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denominational

[dih-nom-uh-ney-shuh-nl] / dɪˌnɒm əˈneɪ ʃə nl /


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Critics of the change say this risks flattening meaningful distinctions between religious identities, particularly for service members whose beliefs do not fall neatly into major denominational groupings.

From Salon Jun. 6, 2026

“An exemption that requires proselytization or exclusive service of co-religionists establishes a preference for certain religions,” Justice Sotomayor said, calling it a “paradigmatic form of denominational discrimination.”

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 28, 2025

While most UMC congregations are remaining, many of the departing congregations are large, and denominational officials are bracing for significant budget cuts in 2024.

From Seattle Times Jul. 6, 2023

Lutherans, at 59%, are the denominational group least likely to support this, the survey found.

From Washington Times Apr. 26, 2023

Catholic parochial schools and Protestant denominational schools were also affected.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti




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