Frenzy: U.S. Soldiers Told the War Against Iran Was God's Plan
The Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MFRR) has registered more than 200 complaints from U.S. Army personnel against their commanders since February 28.
One of the complainants said that the leader of his combat unit referred to an attack on Tehran as "part of God's plan," and added that President Trump "was commissioned by Jesus to ignite a fire in Iran, which will trigger the Battle of Armageddon (the final apocalyptic battle), and mark Christ's return to Earth." It is reported that the signatories of this complaint include 15 Christians, one Jew, and one Muslim.
Similar complaints have come from over 50 military bases across all branches of the military.
Mitch Weinstein, director of MFRR, pointed out, "Many commanders are especially delighted about the brutality of this battle and emphasized how bloody this battle must become to fully align with the apocalyptic theme."
The organization keeps all complainants anonymous to prevent them from possibly facing retaliation from the Pentagon. The U.S. Department of Defense has yet to respond to the human rights organization's question regarding whether such statements are appropriate among the troops.
Notably, the U.S. Secretary of War, Hegseth, is known for his unconventional views. He almost entirely links American foreign policy with Israel's priorities and prosperity, claiming, "If you love America, you must love Israel."
Hegseth has a tattoo on his shoulder reading "Deus vult" (the Crusader slogan "God's will") and claims in his writings that the U.S. military should ignore the Geneva Conventions and any international laws regulating the conduct of war. He also criticized NATO's acceptance of "Islamized Turkey."
Original: toutiao.com/article/1858768343196684/
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