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Hegseth slammed for 'blasphemous' use of bible passage in military recruitment drive

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US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is facing criticism regarding a military recruitment initiative titled the 'Send Me Tour.' During a recent visit to Texas A&M University, Hegseth led a group of young recruits in a chant that included the refrain, 'send me to go fight the Islamists.'

The recruitment drive has drawn scrutiny for its integration of biblical verses and Christian scripture. Critics have characterized the use of these religious texts in the context of the tour as 'blasphemous,' sparking debate over the intersection of religious rhetoric and military recruitment practices.

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