During a recent briefing on the Iran war, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth recast a biblical passage about the Pharisees as a critique of the U.S. press, which he accused of politically motivated bias. This rhetoric mirrors themes from sermons at Christ Kirk DC, a church affiliated with the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches (CREC), where Hegseth is a member. The CREC promotes a theocratic vision that seeks to apply biblical law in governance, including criminalizing LGBTQ+ expressions and enforcing Old Testament laws. Hegseth's alignment with CREC leaders, who advocate for a Christian nation, raises concerns about the influence of extremist ideologies within the U.S. military and government. His public statements increasingly reflect Christian nationalist sentiments, intertwining faith with national security issues, which critics argue could undermine the principle of separation between church and state. The growing prominence of such views within the military and the Trump administration highlights a troubling trend in American politics.