2012 Pew study of Mormons in America

6 unexpected findings about Mormon doubters — and one that’s no surprise

By Jana Riess — July 29, 2016
Older Mormons, not younger ones, are more likely to doubt -- and women are just as likely to doubt as men. These are just two of the surprising findings from Pew's study of Mormons, which is heavily weighted toward the experiences of active Latter-day Saints.

Odd baby names show Mormons are unique … like everyone else

By Jana Riess — April 25, 2016
Kaisen? Haizley? Wraylynn? Guest blogger Jennifer Mansfield explores what Mormons gain by giving their children such unusual names.

I’m a Mormon feminist, not an anti-Mormon protestor

By Jana Riess — March 18, 2014
Yesterday’s statement reveals what the LDS Church apparently thinks of the feminists within its fold. We, as faithful and active members of the Church, are being lumped together with the same anti-Mormon protestors who routinely crash General Conference and shout that the Mormon religion is of the devil.

Do Mormons get fair treatment in the media? A Q&A with J.B. Haws

By Jana Riess — December 17, 2013
How is Mormonism portrayed in the media, and how has that changed over the last few decades? Do Mormons get fair treatment in the press? Today, BYU historian J.B. Haws talks about his new book, "The Mormon Image in the American Mind."
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