Task Force Announcement and Goals
The VA, under Secretary Doug Collins, is initiating a task force to investigate anti-Christian bias, following a broader Trump administration effort to promote religious freedom for Christians across federal agencies.
This task force aims to identify and rectify instances of anti-Christian discrimination, including denial of religious exemptions and hostility towards Christian views, as part of a government-wide initiative led by Attorney General .
Criticisms and Concerns
Critics argue the task force prioritizes Christian rights over other religious groups, potentially undermining the principle of church-state separation and risking division within the veteran community.
Democratic lawmakers and civil rights advocates have condemned the effort as lacking factual basis, warning it could lead to discrimination against non-Christian faiths and enforce theological conformity.