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Defense Department slashes its religious designations list from more than 200 choices to 31

By TIFFANY STANLEY
Updated 5:01 PM EDT, June 5, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — "The Department of Defense announced on Friday a significant reduction in the number of religious affiliations it officially recognizes.

"The new list of 31 is down from more than 200 previously recognized traditions that troops could choose from. The list no longer includes #atheists, #UnitarianUniversalists, #pagans and #Wiccans."

https://apnews.com/article/us-military-religious-affiliations-pete-hegseth-christian-002a610344189f4f456291d76b910d52

#USPol #Fascism #ChristoFascism

Defense Department slashes its list of recognized religions

The Defense Department has announced a significant reduction in the number of religious affiliations it officially recognizes. The new list of 31 is down from more than 200 previously recognized traditions that troops could choose from. The list no longer includes atheists, Unitarian Universalists, pagans and Wiccans. Service members can also choose to identify as “no religion,” “other religions” or agnostic. Also included are Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Sikhism, the Baha’i faith and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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Peter OSApr 11

This zine makes me happy.

#zine #uu #unitarianuniversalists #labor #union #mayday

Tawtovo (ܬܘܬܒܐ)Apr 3
Since Christianity turned out to be false, I would like a religion that focuses on being good people and making the world a better place. Unfortunately, it seems that every #religion includes (dubious at best) metaphysical claims. Even #UnitarianUniversalists claim that there is one God and everyone goes to heaven. OTOH, #Humanists seem to mandate #atheism. How can anyone know? I just want a group focused on doing good for its own sake that I can meet with regularly.
Show thread14missionJun 26, 2025
And if anyone is curious what #UnitarianUniversalists believe in, well, you can ask. Can't promise authoritative answers. It seems like our values align with those of just about all the people I meet on Mastodon, though!
Miss MichaeleJul 6, 2023

Raised agnostic by religiously disenchanted parents, I'm a former #jehovahswitness -- converted at 17, and that was all my adolescent rebellion. Twenty years later I had a religious breakdown and took shelter with the #UnitarianUniversalists, a step I recommend to everyone who needs to deconvert. Under their wing, I became a #NeoPagan and learned about #folkmagic, especially #hoodoo (aka #rootwork and #conjure).

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Show threadCornish CommunityJun 22, 2023

<... But #UU feels a better fit for community, especially since it includes both Jewish and Humanist groups (less so in the UK, but in principle) ie it is not exclusively Christian.

I also joined the Quaker Non-Theist group.

Inclusivity and LGBTQ+ affirming us obviously very important to me too.

#Unitarian #UnitarianUniversalists #Quaker #Quakers #Humanist #Interfaith #agnostic #exChristian #Humanistic #inclusive #affirming

William Fry 🏳️‍🌈🔵🐸Apr 23, 2023

Unitarians have a process for youth around 13 years-of-age called "Coming of Age". During that time, you take some classes and at the end, you stand before the congregation and state what you believe to be true for you at that time in your life.

There's literally no wrong answer.

My church had two services and one young man completely changed his mind between the first and second service!

MOST UNITARIAN THING EVER! Good job!

#UnitarianUniversalists

William Fry 🏳️‍🌈🔵🐸Jan 16, 2023

Unitarians have always been a major influence in my life. I usually don't figure it out until later... 🤔

#UU #UnitarianUniversalists

Jack Phoenix: comics librarianJan 2, 2023
A #HappyNewYear but also a happy first night of #chalica to any of my fellow #UnitarianUniversalists who celebrate the 7 week version
Go Sports & Music!Dec 21, 2022
Happy to see the #solstice toots! My grandparents were/are #UnitarianUniversalists and we celebrated solstice in there backyard, in Detroit, in the winter every year growing up. My sister owns that house now, so that’s where we are heading tonight. The religion and holiday are a funny thing to describe to those that don’t participate, but there’s not much cooking, no gifts (except stories, songs and poems), and a lot of love and gratitude. Happy Solstice! Back to shitposting about old sports!