Religion in the Military

Religion in the Military

The Pentagon recently caused a controversy by revising its list of religious affiliation codes for service members and failing to designate the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as Christian. The Pentagon found a clever way out, but the controversy reveals a deep question for liberalism: are neutral religious classifications ever possible in a deeply pluralist society? The controversy began when the Pentagon reduced its list of religio…

Pentagon list puts Mormon church’s identity in spotlight

The Pentagon’s revision to its list of Christian religions this week has reignited a nearly 200-year-old debate: Is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints a Christian denomination?

Trump's week in review: Pentagon reverses Mormon designation; Secure America Act signed

The past week brought big developments at home and abroad for the Trump administration. President Donald Trump walked back a threat to strike Iran and signed his immigration agenda into law. The Pentagon restored Mormons to its list of Christian denominations after pushback, and the Trump administration moved to give foster children access to Trump Accounts.