The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints just became a little less socially conservative and more politically correct, and long term, that’s bad news for its already stagnant membership numbers. This month, the LDS church released a statement in support of the Respect for Marriage Act, a bill recently passed by the Senate which would require the federal government to recognize same-sex marriages. The move marks a turning point for what was once the most conservative religious group in the country. It is a signal to Mormons and non-Mormons alike that they are more interested in current cultural norms and preserving their U.S. membership numbers than in defending their doctrines.
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