LDS church growth
For US Mormons, religiosity has declined over time, study shows
By Jana Riess — November 23, 2021
(RNS) — Mormons are still more religious than the nation as a whole, but not as devout as they used to be.
“Which church is true?” isn’t the right question anymore
By Jana Riess — July 11, 2019
Nearly 200 years ago, Joseph Smith asked God which church was true. Today, Mormon missionary work assumes this is still people's most burning question.
New Mormon polygamy statement exposes privilege in the Church
By Jana Riess — November 20, 2014
Liberal Mormons: This is not the time for us to enjoy a nice cup of schadenfreude. This is the time to be pastors.
LDS Leader Dieter Uchtdorf Addresses Those Who Leave the Mormon Fold
By Jana Riess — October 5, 2013
In today's General Conference, LDS apostle Dieter Uchtdorf addressed the question of "If the gospel is so wonderful, why would anyone leave?" His compassionate approach was a breath of fresh air.
Mormons, Tattoos, and Judgmentalism
By Jana Riess — May 23, 2013
How many times do we need to blame the victim before Mormons as a people realize that judgmentalism is a sin whose wage is death? How many young adults do we need to lose before we admit there is a problem?
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