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The Pentagon’s decision to eliminate more than 180 religious affiliation codes has prompted swift responses from Pagan organizations, veterans, and chaplaincy advocates who warn that reduced visibility can lead to reduced protections for minority faith communities.
The Department of Defense has reduced its recognized religious affiliation codes from more than 200 to just 31, eliminating Pagans, Asatru, Druidry, and Wicca, along with numerous other minority faiths and secular worldviews, in a move officials say will streamline chaplaincy support for service members.
Brazil has created its first federal Indigenous university, establishing an institution led by Indigenous scholars and communities while joining a growing international movement that places native languages, cultural traditions, and traditional knowledge at the center of higher education.
New reports from attendees at the Rededicate 250 gathering suggest House Speaker Mike Johnson encouraged pastors to mobilize congregations for the midterms, prompting scrutiny from church-state advocates and raising new concerns about church-state separation and the role of religious leaders in politics.
A new study finds AI frequently omits religious perspectives when answering ethical questions. The findings highlight concerns about faith and representation while raising a broader question: should AI be answering such questions at all?