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Author: Riess, Jana
Subjects: *DISILLUSIONMENT, *LUST, *MORMONS, *CHURCH membership
Abstract: 179 Reviews Exploring Disenchantment E. Marshall Brooks, Disenchanted Lives: Apostasy and Ex- Mormonism among the Latter- day Saints (New Brunswick: Rutgers University Press, 2018). I am not aware of any other study of either Mormons or former Mormons that offers such fascinating connections between the religious world of Mormonism and the contributions of these thinkers. The experiences of ex- Mormons in Provo do not necessarily reflect the experiences of former Mormons nationwide. [Extracted from the article]
Published: 2020
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Author: Riess, Jana
Subjects: *MORMONS, *POPULAR culture, *POLITICAL participation, *RELIGIOUS life, CHURCH of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints doctrines, UNITED States civilization
Abstract: The article presents an examination into contemporary 21st-century Mormonism in the United States. introductory details are given noting the rise in popular and political culture references to the Church of Latter Day Saints since the 2000s decade due to the publicity of figures such as presidential candidate Mitt Romney. Discussion is offered evaluating the extent to which Mormon theology is changing to become more mainstream to U.S. Christian religious culture.
Published: 2011

Author: Garrett, Lynn, Riess, Jana, and Zaleski, Jeff
Subjects: *MORMONS, *NONFICTION
Abstract: Reviews the book 'Joseph Smith: A Penguin Life,' by Robert V. Remini.
Published: 2002

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