Utah Church Separated in Military Faith List

Utah lawmakers are sounding the alarm after the Department of War quietly reclassified the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a standalone religious group — not under the “Christian” umbrella — sparking outrage from Senators Mike Lee and John Curtis, both members of the church, who argue the move undermines its Christian identity and patriotism. While the military claims the change is purely for administrative efficiency, reducing hundreds of religious codes to just 31, critics say it’s a symbolic misstep — especially since the church’s full name clearly identifies it as Christian. The Department insists the revision helps chaplains allocate resources faster and reaffirms its commitment to religious freedom. Meanwhile, the church itself is pushing for its full name to be used, distancing from outdated nicknames like “Mormon.” Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/661184a5856ea4cd