The defense secretary said his prayer drew on Ezekiel, but wording closely matches Quentin Tarantino dialogue

Hegseth said the prayer was supposed to reflect Ezekiel 25:17, but did not mention its striking similarities to a monologue in the beloved 1994 Quentin Tarantino movie

Explore the debate over US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Pentagon prayer, its resemblance to 'Pulp Fiction', and the implications for using religious texts in military contexts.

A Pentagon worship service sparked controversy by using a fictional Bible verse from Pulp Fiction, raising concerns about mixing pop culture with religious practices.

At a Pentagon worship service, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth recited what he called “CSAR 25:17,” presenting it as a military prayer tied to combat search-and-rescue missions. He suggested it was meant to reflect Ezekiel 25:17, which is where the confusion begins.

Then he ate a "Royale with Cheese."