Pentagon updates religious labels after LDS concerns
The Pentagon revised its list of recognized religious faiths to simplify classifications and improve resource allocation for military chaplains. The update reduced the number of faith codes from over 200 to 30, with 21 labeled as Christian and the LDS Church placed in a separate category, sparking backlash from Mormon lawmakers. The Pentagon clarified that the changes were not meant to question the legitimacy of any religion.
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