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Some ex-Mormons leave religion with an noisy exit and are angry. Others walk away with little fanfare. What is the difference between these people? In his new book called “Goodbye Religion,” University of Tampa sociology professor Dr Ryan Cragun discusses why people are leaving religion at higher rates. Check out our conversation…

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0:00 Avalanches, Alligators, & Hurricanes

4:21 Educational Background

10:18 Intro to Goodbye Religion

16:29 Triggered vs Calm ex-Mormons

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4 Responses

  1. jpv says:
    February 27, 2025 at 10:05 pm

    People leaving at higher rates is not what the latest data shows.

  2. RickB says:
    February 28, 2025 at 7:56 pm

    What is your source for that?

  3. Greg says:
    March 9, 2025 at 10:41 pm

    NY Times has had several articles on the studies/surveys lately.

    This one was on Christianity in general:

    https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/26/us/christianity-us-religious-study-pew.html

  4. RickB says:
    March 9, 2025 at 10:45 pm

    I wish I could see the article. I had a NY Times subscription, they jacked up the rates, and the free acct doesn’t let me see the article. I’m tired of the constant spam from them

Dr Ryan Cragun looks into why some ex-Mormons get angry and others walk away in indifference.
  • Date: February 27, 2025
  • Guest: Ryan Cragun
  • Theology: Faith Crisis
  • Church History
  • Tags: angry ex-Mormons, ex-Mormons, faith crisis, Goodbye Religion, Ryan Cragun
  • Posted By: RickB

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