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Fewer raised LDS stay in the faith as adults, Pew Research study finds

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ABC 4 · Sep 25, 2026

Fewer raised LDS stay in the faith as adults, Pew Research study finds

— A Pew Research study finds that fewer people raised in the LDS Church identify as Latter-day Saints in adulthood, with retention rates dropping from 70% in 2007 to 54% today. The study highlights demographic and…

ABC4 (YouTube) · Sep 25, 2026

Fewer raised LDS stay in the faith as adults, Pew Research study finds

— A new Pew Research study finds that fewer people raised in the LDS faith remain members as adults, while conversion rates have stayed steady.

Salt Lake Tribune · Sep 26, 2026

Understanding why LDS birthrates are dropping — and how the church might reverse the trend

— The article examines the reasons behind the declining birthrates among Latter-day Saint members in Utah and considers how the church might address the trend.