Defense Department rejiggers list of recognized religions after backlash, narrows it to 30
(RNS) โ The fast-evolving list was met with blowback from critics who suggested its changes were an attempt to impose Christian nationalism on the military.
Religion News Service โ 8 June 2026
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(RNS) โย The fast-evolving list was met with blowback from critics who suggested its changes were an attempt to impose Christian nationalism on the military.
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