The Department of Defense has reduced its official list of recognized religious affiliations from 211 to 31, removing roughly 180 faiths and belief systems.
The new list includes major faith groups such as Christianity (various denominations), Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Baha’i, Agnosticism, and "No Religion."
Removed categories include Atheist, Humanist, Pagan, Wiccan, Druid, Asatru, and many other minority faith traditions.