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What does it mean?
The speaker questions the classification of witchcraft as a religion.
In plain terms
He does not think witchcraft is a religion.
What can you take from it?
Review how the military defines religious practices.

Where it applies

  • policy review
  • military conduct
  • religious rights

Putting it to work

  • audit religious categories
  • update guidelines

Questions to consider

  • What counts as a religion?
  • Who decides standards?

Another view

Defining religion is complex and can be contested.

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