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Who Gets to Be Christian in America | Salt Lake City News
A fiery clash over who qualifies as “Christian” in America’s political sphere has erupted, as Pastor Doug Wilson—spiritual advisor to Pete Hegseth—calls for only orthodox Christians to hold public office, effectively excluding Latter-day Saints. This stance has ignited controversy, especially after the Pentagon revised its religious classification list following pressure from LDS lawmakers. While Latter-day Saints see America as divinely ordained, critics warn Christian nationalism threatens democracy—even in states like Utah. The LDS Church has doubled down on pluralism, affirming religious…
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