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title: "When U.S. and Israeli officials or commanders tie war to biblical enemies,…"
date: 2026-03-10T16:17:33.731Z
author: Ricardo Mendes
url: https://rmendes.net/notes/2026/03/10/820b5/
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# When U.S. and Israeli officials or commanders tie war to biblical enemies,…

When U.S. and Israeli officials or commanders tie war to biblical enemies, divine plans, or sacred destiny, they reveal a political logic closer to religious nationalism than to secular democracy. That fusion of state violence and theology is a hallmark of authoritarian regimes, whatever flag they fly.