I do not believe the DOD will change their LGBT and Transgender inclusion policies. In fact, they will likely codify this behavior and celebrate it over the objections of LCMS chaplains and individual service members. The DOD can only be changed through the absolute purging of social activist leadership appointed by the Obama administration. Perhaps, a new direction under President Elect Trump can result in a reversal of these unCinstitutional mandates and can offer some protections for religious convictions. The ugliness of progressive policies as implemented by this current administration is reflected in their intolerant and anti-Christian attitude. If a Trump administration does not reverse this current policy, we can expect continued punitive actions by DOD against military personnel of Faith in the days to come. Thus, we can see how the Christian throughout history may often be faced with conflict, and the journey will not be always very smooth.