Five Latter-day Saints reflect on Sept. 11 and how it shaped their faith
September 11, 2026 at 7:03 PM MT · via Deseret News · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

Five members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints share personal accounts of how the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks influenced their spiritual journeys, according to the Deseret News.
The faith-focused feature includes stories of members who witnessed the attacks firsthand or were affected by their aftermath, describing how the tragedy deepened their testimonies and shaped their understanding of faith during crisis.
The piece appears as part of the 25th anniversary coverage of the attacks.
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