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June 4, 2026

Pentagon Revises Religious Affiliations List Following Criticism of Exclusion of Latter-day Saints

  • The Pentagon's revised list now includes 31 religious categories, but initially excluded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from being recognized as Christian, prompting significant backlash.
  • Senators Mike Lee and John Curtis, along with Rep. Mike Kennedy, have publicly criticized the exclusion and called for corrections, emphasizing the church's Christian identity.
  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated the changes aim to streamline religious support for service members, while critics argue it undermines religious freedom.

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