DoD tweaks organized religion list after complaints of Latter-day Saints snub

By: Ashley Murray

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: June 8, 2026

Words: 726

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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WASHINGTON — The Pentagon changed course Monday after its removal of dozens of religious denominations from a list of recognized faiths drew intense criticism over the weekend from Utah Republicans incensed by the failure to classify the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a Christian denomination.

U.S. Sen. Mike Lee, a member of the church widely known as the Mormon church, said the policy for military chaplains announced Friday was “offensive” and demanded the …

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