Pentagon Cuts 180 Religious Identities From Military Personnel Records

The new policy, which the Pentagon framed as a largely administrative action, leaves just 31 religious categories to choose from, 22 of which are Christian.

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What happenedThe new policy, which the Pentagon framed as a largely administrative action, leaves just 31 religious categories to choose from, 22 of which are Christian.

What changedOne side frames it as "Pentagon Cuts 180 Religious Identities From Military Personnel Records". The other frames it as "Pentagon Cuts Recognized Religious Codes From More Than 200 to 31".

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Different Spin. One side frames it as "Pentagon Cuts 180 Religious Identities From Military Personnel Records". The other frames it as "Pentagon Cuts Recognized Religious Codes From More Than 200 to 31".

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The New York Times1h ago

Pentagon Cuts 180 Religious Identities From Military Personnel Records

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The new policy, which the Pentagon framed as a largely administrative action, leaves just 31 religious categories to choose from, 22 of which are Christian.

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American Greatness13h ago

Pentagon Cuts Recognized Religious Codes From More Than 200 to 31

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The Pentagon has dramatically reduced the number of religious affiliation codes recognized by the military, trimming the list from more than 200 designations to just […] Source

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