The Mormon Social Science Association (MSSA) exists for the purpose of promoting and sharing the scholarly study of Mormon life. #MormonStudies
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New report: Tradition and Change Among Latter-day Saints in the U.S. According to the @pewresearch ➡️ Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are still highly religious and conservative, but signs point to demographic and social change.
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Lifelong members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and former members differ in several ways, including in their religious upbringing.
For example, 90% of lifelong members say they attended in-person religious services at least weekly when they were growing up, compared with 72% of former Latter-day Saints.
ALT Chart showing 90% of lifelong Latter-day Saints went to church weekly or more often as kids
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People were asked to rate a bunch of religious groups on a scale from 0 to 100.
Democrats rate atheists 18 points higher than Republicans.
Republicans rate evangelicals 20 points higher than Democrats.
The smallest partisan spread? Latter-day Saints.
Just 3 points.
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When Latter-day Saints hit their 25th birthday, 33% have already been married.
Just 6% of atheists have walked down the aisle at 25 years old.
In fact, an LDS at 25 is just as likely to have been married as an agnostic at 45 years old.
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Hear computer language designer Neal Davis explain how the Deseret Alphabet became an Internet sensation over a century after its inception. You can listen to the full interview on all major podcast platforms: mormonstudies.as.virginia.ed…
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The preliminary program is now online for the #SSSR_RRA2026 Annual Meeting, happening in Denver, Oct 30 to Nov 1. This year’s theme 'Rethinking Religion for the 21st Century,' focuses on the changing forms & social roles of #Religion in contemporary life. sssreligion.org/annual-meeti…
ALT Denver skyline.
Reminder: The September 1 deadline for the current JMSSA Call for Papers is fast approaching. We welcome both scholarly/empirical studies and shorter reflective submissions for the special issue “Platformed Mormonism.”
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Call for Papers ➡️ Platformed Mormonism
The Journal of the Mormon Social Science Association (JMSSA) is seeking submissions for a special issue exploring the intersection of #Mormon traditions and digital platforms.
jmssa.org/cfp-platformed-mor…
ALT Mormon temple symbol, multicolored abstract head.
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OPINION: (RNS) — The church taught them to be faithful. It didn’t teach them to settle. religionnews.com/2026/08/13/…
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If a child was raised in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the likelihood of them staying in the faith as an adult?
It's basically a coin flip.
And retention is the most important metric to maintain growth in a religious tradition.
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Among people who were raised LDS and are still a member of the church, 92% attended church at least once a week when they were growing up.
Among people who were raised LDS and leave, 72% were raised going to church weekly.
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When Boomers start dying off, nearly every major American religious group is going to be in a load of trouble.
It's going to impact Southern Baptists and United Methodist at nearly the same time. Nearly half their adult members are 60+.
The only large traditions that will escape this are Catholics and LDS.
"More than half of young adult women who grew up LDS have now left. Many are reacting against politics, purity culture and powerlessness," says @janariess.
#MormonStudies #Mormon
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This week's episode features a conversation with legendary Latter-day Saint poet, playwright and feminist Carol Lynn Pearson. sltrib.com/religion/2026/06/…
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Carol Lynn Pearson was more than an accomplished poet and author. To me, she was first a relative.
As a young boy, I knew her from family gatherings, Christmas Eve dinners and family pictures. She was simply Carol Lynn. It was only later that I came to appreciate the influence of her life and work.
As my own life took me into public service, she followed my work. She never criticized, only encouraged. She led with sincerity, grace, and compassion.
My love and condolences go to her family and to the many whose lives she touched. She will be missed.
Carol Lynn Pearson, an accomplished poet and author and lifelong devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has passed away at age 86.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/yrcw6zdy
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Carol Lynn Pearson was a best-selling author, a hymnist, a poet, and a playwright, who lived an absolutely remarkable life of joy and pain. An advocate for understanding and inclusion through real stories, her art and person touched countless lives. May her memory be a blessing.
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At the recent Sunstone Symposium, friends, associates and admirers shared their remembrances of legendary LDS writer and advocate Carol Lynn Pearson, who died last week. sltrib.com/religion/2026/08/…
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Legendary Latter-day Saint poet, playwright and activist Carol Lynn Pearson has died at age 86. "The Mormon people were truly blessed to have her as a companion," a historian says, "and the institution would have done well to listen to her.” sltrib.com/religion/2026/07/…
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Carol Lynn Pearson, an accomplished poet and author and lifelong devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has passed away at age 86.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/yrcw6zdy
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Carol Lynn Pearson, a revered Mormon poet, writer, feminist and LGBTQ activist, has died. Did you know her or her remarkable books, plays or poetry? Share memories here.
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What does "innovation" mean in the study of religion and spirituality? Several SSSR members explore the concept in this thematic forum @ImmanentFrame.
The collection of essays map the field & point toward new directions for #Research. tif.ssrc.org/category/themat…
#MormonStudies scholars: The Center for the Study of Religion at the Ohio State University invites applications for their short-term visiting scholar program. Includes stipend + lodging, travel, meals. Submit by Friday, August 14, 2026. religion.osu.edu/news/csr-vi…
