Every new military recruit is asked the question, "What is your religion?" This causes undue stress and pressure to conform as the recruit considers the predominant Christian culture of the military and the US. Having the "right" answer on ID tags and official records might make the difference in peer treatment, and in equal opportunity in military assignments and promotions. Slight changes will make options acceptable for those who choose to voluntarily update their records.
- Eliminate the religious preference question in entrance processing.
- Change the default entry from "No Religious Preference" to blank (no entry).
- Eliminate the "No Religious Preference" option (to facilitate change).
- Add "Humanist".
- Add "Spiritual But Not Religious".



