A civilian who has worked at the Pentagon for a decade has warned that Pete Hegseth's new religious rules could create an 'if you're not with me, you're against me' atmosphere, according to an interview with MS NOW, as changes to military religious affiliation codes prompt questions about religious freedom and representation.
The controversy centres on the Pentagon's move to standardise religious affiliation categories across the armed forces. Officials say the changes aim to improve demographic data and help military chaplains understand the religious make-up of their units. However, critics interviewed by MS NOW have questioned whether the revised system adequately represents non-Christian service members and those who do not identify with a religion.
