1548: Is the Mormon Church in Decline? An Insider Report (2022) - a podcast by Dr. John Dehlin
from 2022-02-16T20:14:21
Recently John Dehlin had lunch with a mid-level Mormon church leader along the Wasatch front who was eager to share insider information regarding the statistical and programmatic health of the Mormon church since the COVID-19 epidemic. Topics that were covered include: - The pervasiveness of "faith crisis" issues within Mormon stakes and wards.
- The rise of conservative/fundamentalist/"Prepper"/"Trumpers"/anti-vaxxers/Q-Anoners as a source of disaffection from the Mormon church.
- Attempts to increase the involvement of women.
- How post-COVID Mormon apathy has led to a decline in church activity.
- The rise of "PIMO" Mormons (Physically in, mentally out).
- The decline of the Mormon youth programs, with a dramatic decline in young men church participation and mission service.
The leader was willing to share activity statistics within his stake to demonstrate the post-COVID decline.
Finally, the source was willing to share information regarding three significant changes at Mormon church headquarters:
- The dramatic rise in temple building since Russel M. Nelson became the Mormon prophet, and the effect this is having on the temple department.
- A new Mormon temple prep course that will soon be released.
- Significant upcoming changes regarding 1 on 1 youth interviews.
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