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1421: 214:. A Pew Research report corroborated this, finding in 2015 that 36% of those born Mormon left the religion, with 21% of born Mormons (58% of ex-Mormons) now unaffiliated, 6% evangelical Protestant, and 9% converting to other Protestant, Catholic, or a non-Christian faith. Others either retained belief in God but not in organized religion or became adherents of other faiths. Among ex-Mormons with no current religious preference, 36 percent continued the practice of 2556: 2568: 2580: 236:. Family members of some may express only disappointment and sorrow and try to reach out in understanding to their new belief system or lack thereof. Some stay under threat of divorce from spouses who still believe. Still, many ex-Mormons have given up spouses, children, and the ability to enter Mormon temples to witness important life events of family members. Ex-Mormons in geographic locations away from major 113:
cited conflict with other church members as a large factor in their decision to leave. Also, just 4 percent claimed that a significant reason for apostasy was dissatisfaction with the rules of conduct professed by the LDS Church. This corroborates the assertion that many Mormons are satisfied with the communal aspect and attributes of LDS Church life. A 2023 survey of over 1,000 former church members in the
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dialogue between adherents of their new faiths and active Mormons. Attitudes of ex-Mormons also differ regarding their church membership. Some formally resign by mailing resignation letters to request the removal of their church membership records, which the LDS Church refers to as "name removal", while others simply
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and other Mormon religious texts are rejected on similar grounds. A study of 3000 people who were formerly affiliated with the LDS Church recorded that 74 percent of respondents cited a disbelief in church doctrine or theology as major reason for leaving the church, but only 4 percent of respondents
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often or daily. Ex-Mormon attitudes toward Mormons and Mormonism vary widely. Some ex-Mormons actively proselytize against Mormonism, while some provide only support to others leaving the religion. Other ex-Mormons prefer to avoid the subject entirely, while still others may try to encourage healthy
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data, around 1/3 of adults raised LDS no longer adhere to the faith (up from around 10% in the 1970s and 1980s) and in 2008 only 25% of LDS young adults were actively involved. Two surveys taken across the state of Utah between 1980 and 1981, showed that for every five converts into Mormonism, there
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Individuals leave Mormonism for a variety of reasons, although "single reason disaffiliates are rare among former Mormons." Research shows that 43 percent of ex-Mormon left due to unmet spiritual needs. Other reasons for leaving may include a belief that they are in a cult, logical or intellectual
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article, as of 2014, about one-third of those with a Latter-day Saint background have left the Church. Of those who leave the Church, about 58% switch to no religion or unaffiliated; 18% switch to evangelical Protestant groups; 8% went to Mainline Protestant denominations; 10% went to generic
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as disaffiliates confront feelings of betrayal and loneliness, followed by self-discovery, belief exploration, spiritual guidance and connection as they leave Mormonism. He argues that leaving may provide a renewed sense of self, confidence and peace. One ex-Mormon compared his disaffiliation
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may or may not affiliate but do not believe in certain doctrines or practices of the LDS Church. The distinction is important to a large segment of ex-Mormons, many of whom consider their decision to leave as morally compelling and socially risky. According to 2014
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Ex-Mormons who publicly leave Mormonism often face social stigmatization. Although many leave to be true to themselves or to a new belief structure, they leave at a cost; many leave feeling ostracized and pressured and miss out on major family events such as
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website. Localized groups include the SLC Postmos meetup and Facebook group (with over 2,000 members) and Utah Valley Postmos meetup and Facebook group (over 900 members). The ex-Mormon subreddit gained publicity with its involvement leaking LDS documents.
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appraisal, belief changes or differences, spiritual conversion to another faith, life crises, and poor or hurtful responsiveness by Mormon leaders or congregations. Of former Mormons surveyed, 58 percent switched to other faiths or practices.
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In recent years, the LDS Church has become more politically active, particularly with regard to legislation barring civil marriage for same-sex couples. Official church involvement in the
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After their decision to leave Mormonism and the LDS Church, ex-Mormons typically go through an adjustment period as they re-orient their lives religiously, socially, and psychologically.
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Many formerly LDS individuals seek community and discussion about their former beliefs in online and in-person groups. Some of these international groups include the ex-Mormon page on
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as stating, "the nonconformist will find a dull social life with difficulty finding someone that will be their friend, regardless of who they are or what they believe."
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found the following top three reported reasons for disafilliation: 1. History related to Joseph Smith; 2. The Book of Mormon; and 3. Race issues in the church.
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were two converts out. Many ex-Mormons experience troubles with family members who still follow Mormon teachings. Aggregations of ex-Mormons may comprise a
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Church because of intellectual reasons for finding the religion false or practices of Mormon organizations. The foremost reasons are disbelief both in
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Many ex-Mormons go through a psychological process as they leave Mormonism. Former Mormon Bob McCue described his disaffiliation as recovery from
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of ex-Mormons found that a majority of ex-Mormons do not self-identify as a member of another faith tradition, choosing to describe themselves as
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Albrecht, S.L.; Bahr, H.M. (1983). "Patterns of Religious Disaffiliation: A Study of Lifelong Mormons, Mormon Converts & Former Mormons".
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evidence against the Book of Mormon in the New World. In addition to rejecting the Book of Mormon for such reasons, the
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Who Is Leaving the Church? Demographic Predictors of Ex–Latter-day Saint Status in the Pew Religious Landscape Survey
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Demographics of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints § Activity rates and disaffiliation
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as a religious and historical document. Reasons for this disbelief include issues with anthropological,
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Albrecht, S.L.; Bahr, H.M. (1989). "Strangers Once More: Patterns of Disaffiliation from Mormonism".
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A minority of ex-Mormons cite their personal incompatibility with Mormon beliefs or culture. A 2003
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Leaving the Fold: A Guide for Former Fundamentalists and Others Leaving their Religion
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Latter-day Saints generally hope ex-Mormons will return to activity in the church.
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campaign was highly controversial, causing some Mormons to stop attending church.
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Category:People excommunicated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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or postmo—may neither believe in nor affiliate with the LDS Church. In contrast,
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perspectives may view certain Mormon doctrines (including past teachings on the
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Some LDS members leaving church over same-sex marriage controversy
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Eyewitness accounts associated with the Joseph Smith Papyri
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such as Utah may experience less stigmatization, however.
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Index

List of former Latter Day Saints
disaffiliate
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
schismatic breakoffs
Mormonism
Jack Mormons
cultural Mormons
Pew
social movement
Criticism of the Latter Day Saint movement
RLDS
Joseph Smith
Book of Mormon
linguistic
archaeological
genetic
Book of Abraham
Mormon corridor
humanist
feminist
spiritual status of black people
polygamy
role of women in society
racist
sexist
Princeton Review
Brigham Young University
Liberal
conformity
sexual orientation

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