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Hegseth Quotes Pulp Fiction Bible Verse in Pentagon Sermon

During a Pentagon worship service, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a prayer that contained lines from the film *Pulp Fiction*, falsely attributed to the Bible. Hegseth claimed the prayer was given to him by a mission planner involved in the rescue of downed Air Force crew. The prayer’s wording, including “strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger,” closely mirrors a speech delivered by Jules Winnfield in *Pulp Fiction*, which itself misquoted Ezekiel 25:17. This incident occurred as Hegseth faces impeachment proceedings from House Democrats on charges including war crimes and abuse of power.

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John Q. Hosedrinker
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Nicaragua Bans Bibles and Other Items for International Visitors

Nicaragua has implemented a ban on international visitors bringing Bibles, newspapers, and cameras into the country. This policy, confirmed by a regional bus company, is part of a broader trend of increasing authoritarianism and repression by the Nicaraguan government, which has led to the country’s rise on the Open Doors persecution watchlist. The ban, in place for at least six months, coincides with the government’s crackdown on civil society, including shutting down over 1,300 faith-based organizations since 2018 protests. Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has condemned the ban, urging the Nicaraguan government to lift it and calling on the international community to support independent voices.

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John Q. Hosedrinker

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