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Who is a Christian? by Anthony Esolen – Brown Pelican Society of Lousiana

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By Anthony Esolen, The Catholic Thing, June 16, 2026

Anthony Esolen is a lecturer, translator, and writer. Among his books are Out of the Ashes: Rebuilding American Culture, and Nostalgia: Going Home in a Homeless World, and most recently The Hundredfold: Songs for the Lord. He is Distinguished Professor at Thales College. Be sure to visit his new website, Word and Song

The Department of Defense recently made waves over a decision to remove Mormons from the category of “Christian,” to distinguish more clearly among the chaplains and the servicemen as to who might best minister to them in matters of faith and morals. The label seems to be intended as a generic marker, as the department went on to separate Catholics, Lutherans, and Pentecostals from the category also, granting each a distinct status.

The decision caused a ruckus, and a lot of hurt feelings among Mormons who insist that they are Christian, and that they do look upon Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. I am disposed to credit their earnestness, though what their church teaches about the Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit, the angels, and other planets seems to me a jungle of nineteenth century American mysticism and utopianism. …

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