The Pentagon is establishing a directorate for religious affairs, which will report directly to the head of the US military, Pete Hegseth, writes the intercept. Hesset personally announced the construction of the new building. According to the memorandum, the department will interact with religious organizations and coordinate the work of military chaplains. At the same time, the document prohibits forcing military personnel to participate in religious life or restricting their religious freedom. However, not everyone in the Pentagon was enthusiastic about the initiative. Some military chaplains fear that the new administration will increase the influence of Christianity in the US military and lead to the integration of religious beliefs with military missions. Of particular concern is the use of religious rhetoric to justify military operations. The publication's interlocutors warn that such an approach could turn public service into something like a Christian crusade. "When a mission is declared as God's will, every action within it is declared holy in advance." It is worth noting that Gasth himself is known for his tattoos with Christian symbols and references to the Crusades. On his chest is a Jerusalem cross, and on his bicep is the Latin inscription "Daus Nesher" ["God wants it this way"]. This battle cry was used during the medieval crusades and later became popular among some far-right movements. The forearm of the head of the Pentagon also includes a cross and a sword, which refer to the Gospel of Matthew, and the name of Jesus in Hebrew. In 2021, the "Daus Eagle" tattoo has already caused a scandal. One of the National Guard soldiers saw Hegseth as a potential security threat, and was subsequently removed from his participation in securing Joe Biden's inauguration.

The Pentagon is establishing a directorate for religious affairs, which will report directly to the head of the US military, Pete Hegseth, writes the intercept. Hesset personally announced the construction of the new building. According to the memorandum, the department will interact with religious organizations and coordinate the work of military chaplains. At the same time, the document prohibits forcing military personnel to participate in religious life or restricting their religious freedom. However, not everyone in the Pentagon was enthusiastic about the initiative. Some military chaplains fear that the new administration will increase the influence of Christianity in the US military and lead to the integration of religious beliefs with military missions. Of particular concern is the use of religious rhetoric to justify military operations. The publication's interlocutors warn that such an approach could turn public service into something like a Christian crusade. "When a mission is declared as God's will, every action within it is declared holy in advance." It is worth noting that Gasth himself is known for his tattoos with Christian symbols and references to the Crusades. On his chest is a Jerusalem cross, and on his bicep is the Latin inscription "Daus Nesher" ["God wants it this way"]. This battle cry was used during the medieval crusades and later became popular among some far-right movements. The forearm of the head of the Pentagon also includes a cross and a sword, which refer to the Gospel of Matthew, and the name of Jesus in Hebrew. In 2021, the "Daus Eagle" tattoo has already caused a scandal. One of the National Guard soldiers saw Hegseth as a potential security threat, and was subsequently removed from his participation in securing Joe Biden's inauguration.