Former LDS bishop's research finds lack of transparency drives members to leave the church
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Summary
A former LDS bishop, Jeff Strong, explores why people are leaving the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His research, detailed in the book "Torn," finds that while historical concerns are a factor, a lack of transparency about the faith's history is often a bigger issue driving members away.
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Why are people really leaving the faith? Here's what he discovered.
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