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U.S. Defense Department's Stance on Latter-day Saints as Christians
Are Latter-day Saints Christian? The U.S. Defense Department doesn’t appear to think so.
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The U.S. Defense Department's recent changes to its list of recognized religions have sparked debate about the classification of Latter-day Saints, with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth attributing the adjustments to a push against political correctness and secular humanism within the Chaplain Corps.
- 01The U.S. Defense Department has revised its list of recognized religions, impacting the classification of Latter-day Saints.
- 02Latter-day Saints were included in the revised list, but their Christian status is questioned.
- 03Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth cited a desire to eliminate 'political correctness and secular humanism' from the Chaplain Corps.
- 04The changes reflect a broader trend in the military regarding religious recognition.
- 05The decision has sparked discussions about the definition of Christianity.
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The U.S. Defense Department has recently updated its list of officially recognized religions, which has raised questions about the classification of Latter-day Saints as Christians. Although the Utah-based faith is included in the list, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth noted that the revisions are part of a broader initiative to eliminate what he termed 'political correctness and secular humanism' from the Chaplain Corps. This change has ignited discussions regarding the identity and recognition of Latter-day Saints within the Christian community.
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