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'Achingly Close' to Jesus? Rainn Wilson's Podcast Defense of James Talarico Reopens a Fight Over His Faith: REPORT

Rainn Wilson calls Talarico's faith "achingly close" to Jesus on his podcast, reigniting months of debate over the Texas Senate hopeful's Christianity.

Latin Times

Pete Hegseth’s Iran war messaging echoes sermons from his extremist church

US defense secretary’s openly Christian nationalist church continues to have growing influence in the White House

The Guardian - US

Pete Hegseth’s holy war: the militant Christian theology animating the US attack on Iran

The Bible-thumping US defense secretary is overseeing another strategic disaster in the Middle East. Is this a war or a crusade?

The Guardian - US

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Pete Hegseth is imbuing violence with a religious righteousness

The defense secretary prayed for ‘overwhelming violence’ against enemies in Iran. He seems to delight in it

The Guardian - US

Pete Hegseth prays for violence ‘against those who deserve no mercy’ while hosting first Christian service

Hegseth also decided military chaplains will go by religious insignia, not rank, under new Pentagon guidance

The Independent UK

Democratic rising star extends ‘love’ after Hegseth pastor prays for his death

Senate nominee in Texas James Talarico says ‘Christian nationalism kills’ in response to Brooks Potteiger remark

The Guardian - US

James Talarico Replies To Pastor Close To Pete Hegseth Who Called For Him To Be 'Crucified With Christ': 'I Still Love You'

State Rep. James Talarico replied to Brooks Potteiger, an evangelical pastor reportedly close to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who called for him to be "crucified with Christ."

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Pastor Reportedly Close To Pete Hegseth Calls For James Talarico a 'Demon,' Says He Wants Him 'Crucified With Christ'

Brooks Potteiger, an evangelical pastor reportedly close to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has called for state Rep. James Talarico to be "crucified with Christ."

Latin Times

Ex-pastor at Pete Hegseth’s church calls for public executions and says Bible backs Ice raids

Podcast host Joshua Haymes voices range of extreme views and says liberalism a greater threat to US than neo-Nazism

The Guardian - US

What is CREC? The Christian nationalist group has a vision for America − and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s support

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s affiliation with the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches – commonly called the CREC – drew attention even before his confirmation hearings in January 2025. More recently, media reports highlighted a Pentagon prayer led by Hegseth and his pastor, Brooks Potteiger, in which they praised President Donald…

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