Researcher examines data on why Latter-day Saints leave the Church
September 8, 2026 at 3:12 AM MT · via YouTube / Postmormon Postmortem · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting
A video by Postmormon Postmortem examines Jeff Strong's research in "Torn," which analyzes why current and former Latter-day Saints disengage from the Church. Strong's work identifies church history and truth claims as primary drivers of disaffiliation, alongside cultural factors.
The research adds to a growing body of survey and interview data documenting faith transitions in the LDS community. Strong himself is a believing member conducting research on retention and departure, making his findings particularly notable within both faithful and post-Mormon circles.
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