It’s no secret that Utah is known for a dominant religion. The state is home to roughly 2.2 million members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — about 65% of the population. Depending on where you are in Utah, the church can have a huge impact on daily life. But for some younger members of the faith, the bond between church life and political identity is becoming less and less strong.
Guests:
- Lee Hale, NPR Producer and former KUER religion reporter
- Amanda Walton, a progressive Latter-day Saint
Recommended Reading and Listening:
- DeSantis, campaigning in Utah, says he’s driven more by faith than by politics
- For queer BYU students, the Honor Code update picks at wounded feelings of belonging
- Could the LDS Church do more to help save the Great Salt Lake?
- LDS Church voices support for same-sex marriage bill
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ stance on abortion is now ‘more liberal’ than some states’ laws
- Romney among 12 GOP yes votes as Senate passes same-sex marriage bill
