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 American identity. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4d4a4b71b73fc05f