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Pentagon reworks religion list after Mormons speak out
LDS politicians had called out Pete Hegseth for a new list of religious affiliations for the military that left Mormons out of the Christian category.
The Defense Department made changes after a list was released with many religious groups tagged “Christian” but not the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Mormon lawmakers blasted the Pentagon for its reduction and reclassification of recognized religions. Here's why.
The Defense Department slashed its religious designations list from over 200 choices to only 31 — a major reduction in the number of religious affiliations it officially recognizes.