Pentagon revises religious affiliation codes after LDS Church excluded from Christian category.
The Pentagon reduced religious affiliation codes from over 200 to 31, initially listing the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints separately from Christian denominations. Following criticism from Utah Republican lawmakers, the Pentagon issued a correction on Monday, removing the "Christian" grouping and listing denominations by name instead.
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Pentagon Adds Mormons to Approved Faith Codes - Newsmax
Pentagon corrects error following Republican pressure · positive
Mother Jones
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Coverage expands to international perspective as Jerusalem Post joins debate over Pentagon's Christian classification removal, while domestic outlets remain split between administrative efficiency and religious exclusion concerns amplified by Mormon senators' pushback.
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“Pentagon walks back Latter-day Saints Church classification after pushback from Utah lawmakers” · Politico, The Hill, Axios, Jerusalem Post
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CBSCBS News Pentagon updates religious codes after criticism from Mormons 140d ago ABCABC News Pentagon revises list of religious affiliations after Mormon congressmen's criticism. 140d ago CENTER3
PPolitico Pentagon walks back Latter-day Saints Church classification after pushback from Utah lawmakers 141d ago HThe Hill Pentagon policy ruffles feathers among Mormons, prompts changes 140d ago AAxios DOD removes "Christian" label from recognized religions after fury over Mormonism's exclusion 140d ago 9 tracked claims across 9 outlets
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