If you need a reminder that separation of church and state isn't just a polite suggestion,

but a vital safeguard for human life, look at the Pentagon right now.

The Military Religious Freedom Foundation reports that it has received hundreds of complaints from service members,

alleging that, quote, gleeful commanders are framing the war in Iran as not just a matter of geopolitical strategy,

but as a fulfillment of biblical prophecy. For example, an NCO reported that their commander

had, quote, urged us to tell our troops that this was all part of God's divine plan,

and he specifically referenced numerous

citations out of the book of Revelation, referring to Armageddon and the imminent return of Jesus

Christ. He said that, quote, the president has beenointed Jesus to light the signal fire in Iran

to cause Armageddon and mark his return to earth. If you're surprised, then you haven't been paying attention.

When people are praying over the president in the Oval Office, praising his divine warrant,

and the Secretary of Defense is hosting prayer meetings at the Pentagon with open Christian nationalists,

no one should be surprised when a religious fanatics in our officer corps feel emboldened to declare to their troops that their mission is no longer the national security of the United States, but a Christian mission to bring about the end of the world. None of this is surprising. It's all just alarming signposts confirming we have officially left the realm of reality.

Look, when you believe your leaders have a divine mandate, you stop seeking diplomatic exits.

You stop valuing the lives of the enemy because they're just Amalekites in a script that was written 2,000 years ago

and you stop questioning anything you are ordered to do.

If you have thoughts about a death cult

running the most powerful military on the planet

where its members are actively seeking

to bring about the annihilation of all life,

give us a call.

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