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Why Happy Women Are Leaving the Church | Salt Lake City News
Latter-day Saint women report higher happiness than most Americans—but retention among younger generations is falling. The issue isn’t the church’s teachings, which remain unchanged, but the cultural shift of the millennial zeitgeist: a world that prizes individualism, skepticism of authority, and instant gratification. This clash makes it harder for young women to embrace faith’s call for sacrifice, obedience, and community. Social media amplifies these secular values, pulling them away from traditions that once brought joy. The real challenge? Bridging the gap between timeless spiritual…
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