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Defense Dept Pushes Christian Civ Course | Texas News
The Department of Defense is launching a new course for military families this fall, blending Western civilization with Christianity through the conservative textbook “The Golden Thread,” sparking debate over whether it’s promoting patriotic education or pushing a specific Christian worldview. Critics argue the text dangerously conflates religion with history, portrays Islam as an inherent threat, and uses selective history to make political statements — all while aligning with conservative politicians like Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth who see classical learning as vital to preserving…
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