From Vox.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has repeatedly invoked God in official Pentagon press conferences. From likening the rescue of a missing American airman, to the resurrection of Jesus Christ, to declaring that “God deserves all the glory” for American battlefield successes, the language of the Pentagon is shifting.

But where is this theology coming from, and what does it mean for the future of American democracy?

Vox.com’s Today, Explained podcast talked with influential evangelical theologian Doug Wilson. Wilson is a leading voice in the movement to recast America as Christian-led, with laws defined by the Bible.

Listen to the episode to hear the complete interview and visit past episodes to dive deep into the rise of Christian Nationalism.

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