Ep4025_BardsFM: The American Brand - The Cult of War

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Scott Kesterson

News, Society & Culture, Religion & Spirituality, News Commentary

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🗓️ 1 March 2026

⏱️ 72 minutes

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Americans’ obsession with war is deeply rooted in a cult-like ritualism that transcends strategic necessity, serving as a form of American civil religion. The military is elevated to a sacred status, with soldiers portrayed as Christ-like martyrs whose suffering redeems the nation. Veterans are celebrated as messianic figures on Veterans Day, yet their lived experiences of trauma and moral injury are ignored. This "empire of sacrifice" allows the public to remain detached from the real human and societal costs of war. #BardsFM_TheAmericanBrand#TheCultOfWar#RitualOfSacrifice Bards Nation Health Store: www.bardsnationhealth.com EnviroKlenz Air Purification, promo code BARDS to save 10%: www.enviroklenz.com EMPShield protect your vehicles and home. Promo code BARDS: Click here MYPillow promo code: BARDS >> Go to https://www.mypillow.com/bards and use the promo code BARDS or... Call 1-800-975-2939. White Oak Pastures Grassfed Meats, Get $20 off any order $150 or more. Promo Code BARDS: www.whiteoakpastures.com/BARDS BardsFM CAP, Celebrating 50 Million Downloads: https://ambitiousfaith.net Morning Intro Music Provided by Brian Kahanek: www.briankahanek.com Windblown Media 20% Discount with promo code BARDS: windblownmedia.com Founders Bible 20% discount code: BARDS >>> TheFoundersBible.com Mission Darkness Faraday Bags and RF Shielding. Promo code BARDS: Click here EMF Solutions to keep your home safe: https://www.emfsol.com/?aff=bards Treadlite Broadforks...best garden tool EVER. Promo code BARDS: TreadliteBroadforks.com No Knot Today Natural Skin Products: NoKnotToday.com Health, Nutrition and Detox Consulting: HealthIsLocal.com Destination Real Food Book on Amazon: click here Images In Bloom Soaps and Things: ImagesInBloom.com Angeline Design: AngelineDesign.com DONATE: Click hereMailing Address:Xpedition Cafe, LLCAttn. Scott Kesterson591 E Central Ave, #740Sutherlin, OR 97479

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0:00.0	The
0:07.0	The I'm I'm I'm
0:21.6	I'm
0:23.6	I'm
0:24.6	I'm The salted earth
0:46.0	And parts of stone
0:47.3	Yeah the devil's come to take his own
0:50.5	And the fools are laugh about it
0:54.5	They pull the roots and so they're scorn
1:00.0	With no love for anyone
1:03.1	Yeah we all mourn about it
1:10.7	Can't you hear the voice
1:14.4	that's calling Peace maker Yeah What are you gonna do The grief The proof of life can't be found
1:34.2	Yeah, no world turned upside down
1:37.8	Yeah, we're on the road to ruin
1:41.1	Close the windows and bar the doors
1:46.7	the spirit's not here anymore
1:49.8	when we won't live without it
1:54.5	awakened by a whisper, peacemaker,
2:05.6	Yeah, what are you gonna do?
2:10.6	When the devil comes to you
2:18.3	I feel
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