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Yes, it is denying the legitimacy of it. If your religion isn't recognized, you can't use base chapels for services or take days off for your religious holidays, OR complete your religious rites. I expect massive lawsuits from every group under the sun about this.

#ResistanceUnited The Defense Department has slashed its list of recognized religions from 211 to 31. The DOD claims it's not denying "the legitimacy of any faith or religious belief," but one glance at the list exposes an obvious push toward Christian theocracy. www.military.com/dods-officia...

Military.com broke the story of how the department dramatically reduced its religion and belief list by 180.