And why making such distinctions isn’t bigotry or hatred.
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Last week, the United States Department of Defense issued new religious classifications that affect how military branches collect and classify the religious identities of service members. The new categories, which moved the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) from under the “Christian” classification and into its own, sparked an outcry from many lawmakers, especially LDS members such as Sens.
Daniel Darling is the director of the Land Center for Cultural Engagement at Southwestern Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. He is the author of several books, including In Defense of Christian Patriotism.
