Pete Hegseth Sparks Criticism for Prayer to 'King Jesus' at Pentagon Event

Jon Brown-Christian Post : May 23, 2025
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[WashingtonStand.com] Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth led a prayer during a voluntary event at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, on Wednesday that addressed Jesus as King and invoked His wisdom for guidance, prompting critics to accuse him of violating the US Constitution. "King Jesus, we come humbly before You, seeking Your face, seeking Your grace, in humble obedience to Your law and to Your Word," Hegseth prayed. "We come as sinners saved only by that grace, seeking Your providence in our lives and in our nation. Lord God, we ask for the wisdom to see what is right and in each and every day, in each and every circumstance, the courage to do what is right in obedience to Your will. It is in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, that we pray. And all God's people say amen," Hegseth added, to which some in the audience replied, "Amen."... Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here Click Here to read. (Screengrab image: via YouTube-Defense Now)