Mormon lawmakers in Congress have expressed dissatisfaction with a new policy from the Defense Department that does not classify The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) as a 'Christian' denomination. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced earlier this year that the Pentagon would reduce the number of recognized faith groups to improve demographic data accuracy.
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Mormon lawmakers express concerns over Pentagon policy regarding LDS designation
Mormon lawmakers have voiced their concerns about the Pentagon's decision to exclude The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the 'Christian' designation in its new policy. This change, announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, aims to streamline recognized faith groups for demographic purposes.
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