TRACTION: reached the top of r/mormon today. A Reddit post links to a video by creator dearmormonme discussing how LDS teachings about Satan created significant fear in their childhood. The post's discussion thread explores how attributing feelings and events to an invisible adversary shaped members' worldviews and emotional landscapes.

The video and thread examine how patriarchal blessings and lessons about spiritual warfare intensified fears of Satan's power. The conversation reflects a common ex-Mormon experience: the relief that comes with no longer believing in an external force of evil, and the realization that "Satan" was often a projection of internal doubt or external social pressure. The post resonated widely on r/mormon, drawing substantial engagement.