Idaho and Utah lawmakers are pushing back against a recent decision by the United States Military to remove the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a Christian religion. The move, which was part of a broader effort to reduce the number of recognized religions from 200 to 31, has sparked outrage among lawmakers and community leaders.

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Utah Senator Mike Lee and Idaho Senator Mike Crapo have taken to social media and made calls to the administration to express their opposition to the new directive. Senator Lee has been particularly vocal, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a Christian denomination.

The Department of Defense has since issued a statement adjusting the policy, removing the term ‘Christian’ from all recognized religions. However, the move has done little to alleviate concerns among lawmakers and community leaders, who argue that the initial decision was a misguided attempt to streamline religious recognition within the military.

Original reporting: 580 KIDO Talk Radio (Boise) — read the source article.