Creator asks if women's ordination would stem LDS church departures
September 2, 2026 at 3:26 AM MT · via YouTube / Alyssa Grenfell · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting
Ex-Mormon creator Alyssa Grenfell examines whether ordaining women to the priesthood would reduce departures from the LDS Church, drawing on survey data showing nearly half of former members cited women's issues as significant in their faith transitions. The video has drawn over 43,000 views in 13 hours.
Grenfell's analysis comes as the Church faces documented retention challenges, particularly among women and younger members. The video includes reactions from celebrities and public figures to *The Book of Mormon* musical, contextualizing ongoing debates about institutional change.
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