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June 8, 2026

Pentagon Revises Religious Affiliation Codes Following Mormon Lawmakers' Criticism

  • The Pentagon reduced its list of religious affiliation codes from over 200 to 31, initially excluding the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints from the 'Christian' category.
  • Mormon lawmakers, including Senators Mike Lee and John Curtis, criticized the initial classification, leading to a rapid revision of the list.
  • The updated list now includes the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints without the 'Christian' descriptor, correcting what was deemed an offensive omission.

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