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Understanding Mormon Disbelief Survey – March 2012 Results and Analysis

May 21, 2012
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Click here for the full report.  Description below. This survey represents the first in a series that will explore the beliefs and practices of current and former Mormons (members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints). We recognize that there are many different decisions and experiences in the lives of Mormons. Our...

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Seeking contributors to new podcast dealing with loss of LDS faith

May 11, 2012
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We are developing a new podcast and are looking for people who have lost their faith in the LDS Church (at least in part) over one of the following issues, and who are willing to discuss their loss of faith on a podcast. Book...

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UVU Mormonism and the Internet: John Dehlin, Scott Gordon (FAIR) and Rosemary Avance

May 2, 2012
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As part of the March 2012 “Mormonism and the Internet” conference held at Utah Valley University, John Dehlin, Scott Gordon (of the Foundation for Apologetic Information and Research or FAIR) and Rosemary Avance discuss LDS disaffection and apologetics. John’s “Why Mormons Question” presentation with...

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Survey Results: A Preview of the Causes of Disbelief

February 14, 2012
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Survey Results: A Preview of the Causes of Disbelief

and Costs of Mormon Faith Crises. In support of today’s article in the Salt Lake Tribune entitled, “Mormons tackling tough questions in their history,” we are releasing some initial...

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Podcast: commentary on the survey.

February 10, 2012
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Podcast: commentary on the survey.

LISTEN HERE to a discussion of the recent Open Stories Foundation Survey.  Joining Mormon Matters host Dan Wotherspoon in reflecting on this current moment are podcast veterans, professor, blogger,...

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What Motivates Us: Promptings to Create and Continue this site.

January 17, 2012
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What Motivates Us: Promptings to Create and Continue this site.

What Motivates Us “If we stop asking questions, stop thinking, stop pondering, we can thwart the revelations of the Spirit. Remember, it was the questions young Joseph asked that...

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