cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/56224006
Troops have logged more than 110 complaints about such comments with the Military Religious Freedom Foundation.
Without any clear message coming from the White House with regard to the purpose of the Iran war, U.S. military commanders have turned to Jesus, apparently telling American troops that the war is “biblically sanctioned.”
The U.S. joined Israel in striking Iran early Saturday morning. By Monday evening, the Military Religious Freedom Foundation, or MRFF, was “inundated” with complaints, receiving more than 110 grievances from U.S. military personnel stationed at dozens of sites across the Middle East, reported independent journalist Jonathan Larsen.
One such note included an anecdote from a noncommissioned officer, who reported that their commander had “urged us to tell our troops that this was ‘all part of God’s divine plan’ and he specifically referenced numerous citations out of the Book of Revelation referring to Armageddon and the imminent return of Jesus Christ.”
The NCO’s complaint was lodged on behalf of 15 troops, including 11 Christians, one Muslim, and one Jew, according to Larsen. The officer stated that such remarks “destroy morale and unit cohesion and are in violation of the oaths we swore to support the [C]onstitution.”
Their reasoning has changed repeatedly.
I think Holy War is a made up excuse to try and curry favor with religious conservatives in America and Israel, and convince that 30% base (not sure what the number is in Israel but I would guess it’s similar to America) to keep supporting anything the dear leader does, even if it’s definitely not in their interest. They won’t ever change their opinions no matter what happens. It’s not because they’re necessarily stupid and refuse to acknowledge reality or because they’re all bad people. In America, even if they were willing to listen, there’s a very good chance they will never actually know reality. Their opinions are conditioned and shaped by false narratives (like any of this being God’s will), and every piece of information they receive is tightly controlled.
I honestly believe the real reason, is Trump is hoping to destabilize America enough to provoke more attacks on the U.S. (or at least make any future false flag attacks more believable). That gives him an excuse to further destroy civil rights/liberties, and cancel the midterm elections to avoid any potential accountability for a very long list of things.
Not sure if Netenyahu has dirt in the Epstein files he’s worried about, but he definitely also needs to avoid the possibility of accountability and justice.
Also, keep in mind this “holy war” was never just the U.S. and Israel. It was also Saudi Arabia before they started trying to spin this. Again, I don’t know all the details/dirt on Saudi Arabia, but I do know MbS also wants to avoid accountability for several things including his own name being in the Epstein files and for killing Kashoggi.
An article written yesterday said Epstein actually might have known about Kashoggi, and it included a picture of a fake Saudi passport for Epstein the DOJ apparently found when they raided his home.
Basically, the whole world is probably about to be destroyed because a few piece of shit oligarchs think they’re too important for the world to keep spinning without them holding power, doing evil shit, and getting away with it, while contributing absolutely nothing positive to humanity.
You’re right. I agree, but also have to believe that we can make a way out of it.
I initially wrote a long rant but regretted, because I think the two of us could spend all night long writing back and forth and I need to sleep more than arguing in agreement online.
Remind me: I’ll buy you a drink if we’re still alive in 5 years.