Two @sltrib @sltrib.com stories in my @newsblur RSS reader.
The first article has a mystery that the second story might provide a clue pointing towards the answer.
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Jana Riess: Why are so many young women leaving the LDS Church?
A recent article in BYU Studies called attention to two clear trends in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in t...
Yesterday. 1:00 pm • Jana Riess | R...
[URL link: https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/08/05/why-are-so-many-young-women/]
LDS Church leaders not bound to report sexual abuse confessions, Arizona Supreme Court rules
The Arizona State Supreme Court has ruled that church leaders do not need to report cases of sexual abuse,...
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Is it OK to say "CULT"? – August is International Cult Awareness Month #scientology #exjw #exmormon
The term "cult" can be offensive and divisive. Yet, it is a term often used by survivors of high-control, coercive groups because they feel it accurately conveys the level of control and betrayal they experienced. As with any controversial term, there is nuance. Monica discusses when it is appropriate to use the term cult, and when it is best avoided. RESEARCH SURVEY on Mandated Shunning (direct link): https://roehamptonpsych.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9n9gS2Qk8b45O8C Stop Mandated Shunning Project INFO: stopmandatedshunning.org **************************************** ROEHAMPTON REASEARCH PROJECT: Please help us end mandated shunning by supporting our project, which includes ground-breaking research at Roehampton University. INFO @ stopmandatedshunning.org ✅ TAKE THE SURVEY ✅ TELL YOUR STORY ✅ ⭐️ DONATE TO RESEARCH on Mandated Shunning This ground-breaking research is the first to focus on faith-based, mandated shunning as practiced by multiple faith groups. This research will take an estimated 3 years and $300K to complete. Results from both the quantitative (survey) & qualitative (interviews) portions of the study will be analyzed, published, and peer-reviewed for use by survivors, lawmakers, judges, therapists/psychologists, human rights activists, & government officials around the world. WHAT IS MANDATED SHUNNING? Mandated shunning occurs when an organization forces its members to ignore and isolate former members due to ideological or theological differences. Mandated shunning even prohibits simple social gestures, such as saying "hello" or sharing a meal. This practice is commonly used by high-control groups to deter members from leaving the group or challenging its practices. Some groups who practice mandated shunning are Jehovah’s Witnesses, Ultra-Orthodox Jews, Exclusive Brethren, Amish, Bahá'í Faith, Geelong Revival Centre, Muslims, and Scientologists. Membership in just these eight organizations numbers in the tens of millions worldwide. Mandated shunning is a form of spiritual abuse and a fundamental violation of the principles found in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. However, it escapes prosecution because legal professionals are deceived into thinking that shunning is a personal decision instead of an enforced organizational practice. #humanrights, #coercivecontrol, #cult, #cultsurvivor, #stopmandatedshunning, #shunning, #ostracism, #highcontrolgroup, #religioustrauma, #indoctrination, #jw, #exjw, #jehovahswitnesses, #exmuslim, #islam, #scientology, #examish, #exmennonite, #unificationchurch, #moonies, #exclusivebrethren, #exmormon, #haredijews, #exjew, #twobytwos, #deconstruction, #GeelongRevivalCentre, #exbahai, #CalvaryTemple, #exvangelical, #exchristian, #atheist, #religion, #LLDM #parentalalienation #predatoryalienation
