Knoxville op-ed criticizes Pete Hegseth’s “secretary of war” remarks and prayer service language tied to violence.
WHO:Robert C. Kohler; Pete Hegseth; Walter Wink
WHAT:An opinion piece argues that war rhetoric and prayer language frame violence as redemptive and godly.
WHEN:May 6, 2026 at 12:22 PM ET
WHERE:Knoxville, TN
WHY:The piece was triggered by Hegseth’s remarks at a Department of Defense prayer service calling for victory in Jesus’ name and describing Iranians with dehumanizing language.
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