Are Mormons Conspiracy Theorists? A Look at Vaccines, Stolen Elections, and QAnon
Using 2021 survey data, we explore how Mormons responded to pandemic conspiracies and election denial—and how they compare to other faiths.
Introduction
TL;DR Nearly 1 in 2 Mormons believed the 2020 election was stolen — far more than the general public. But unlike other religious conservatives, Mormons don’t show elevated belief in other conspiracy theories. Why? I argue this reflects not conspiratorial thinking, but deep distrust in American government —…
