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Woman Claims Mormon Church’s Cover-Up Culture Protected Her Sexual Predator Dad

Mormon leaders were told her father abused his children, Kristy Johnson said, but they didn’t call the police.
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Imagine Dragons Singer Says 'Devastating' Incident Pushed Him Toward LGBTQ Causes

Dan Reynolds tells Ellen DeGeneres the experience helped him "identify, to some degree," with queer youth.
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Woman Who Says Mormon Church Failed To Discipline Her Abuser Files Lawsuit

McKenna Denson says the president of a Mormon missionary training center raped her in 1984.
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Brazilian And Chinese-American Apostles Diversify Mormon Church Leadership

The new appointments were announced during a historic general conference.
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Former Mormon Missionary Center Leader Accused Of Sexual Assault

A 55-year-old woman claims she was assaulted at a missionary training center in 1984.
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Gay Mormon Who Became Famous For Mixed-Orientation Marriage Is Divorcing His Wife

Mormon blogger Josh Weed has apologized for how his story was "used to bully others."
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Petition Calls On Mormon Church To Stop Letting Leaders Interview Kids About Sex

Personal interviews with Mormon bishops are meant to strengthen kids' faith -- but some parents worry they put children in precarious positions.
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How Many Mormons “Just Believe" In Their Church's Teachings?

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What It’s Like To Be Mormon And A Feminist

Three women share their thoughts on being Mormon feminists, which is often looked down upon in the Mormon community.
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Young LGBTQ Mormons Reflect On The Dire Consequences Of Church's Anti-Gay Stance

Utah’s suicide rate has tripled since 2007 and suicide is the leading cause of death among the state’s children ages 10 to 17. Empirical data is hard to delineate, but there seems to be a correlation between Utah’s large Mormon population, the church’s denunciation of same-sex LDS couples and the community’s beleaguered LGBTQ youth.

If you or someone you know needs help, call 1-800-273-8255 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. You can also text HELLO to 741-741 for free, 24-hour support from the Crisis Text Line. Outside of the U.S., please visit the International Association for Suicide Prevention for a database of resources.

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