What Happened
Defense Department Revises Faith Codes After Mormon Lawmakers Object
The Pentagon has revised its list of recognized faith groups after Mormon lawmakers objected to the initial list, which did not include the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints under ‘Christian’. The revised list includes LDS as a separate faith code, aiming to provide more accurate demographic data on religious beliefs among service members. According to The Hill, the change is part of a broader effort to streamline data collection and support chaplains in ministering to service members.