The Pentagon's revision of its list of Christian religions has reignited a nearly 200-year-old debate over whether The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is Christian. - Most Latter-day Saints consider themselves Christians, but many Christian clergy and scholars disagree due to differences in views of God and the Trinity.
- Utah Senators Mike Lee and John Curtis challenged the Pentagon's exclusion of their faith from the Christian list. - The Pentagon removed the Christian label from 20 other traditions and avoided labeling Latter-day Saints as Christian.
- The debate has historical roots and has affected politics and military chaplaincy. The Pentagon's change aims to help chaplains efficiently structure resources without judging religious legitimacy.