A Pentagon list overhaul puts Mormon church’s Christian identity back in the spotlight

The Pentagon revised its list of recognized Christian religions, reigniting debate over whether The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon church) is classified as Christian. Utah Senators Mike Lee and John Curtis, both Latter-day Saints, challenged the exclusion, arguing the church is unequivocally Christian, while the Pentagon removed the Christian label from 20 groups including Latter-day Saints, stating the change aims to streamline chaplaincy resources without endorsing theological legitimacy.