This tracks very closely with many people I know. I might add, it seems in my experience greater education allows one to deal better with nuance and contradictions in church history and doctrine. Education reduces binary thinking.
As a therapist who works regularly with deconstructing and transitioning Mormons in Utah, I don't see these right wing ex-Mormons in my offices in Utah Co. and Salt Lake Co. I think these increasingly right wing ex-Mormons are considerably less likely to seek therapy And/Or would not want to work with someone like me who is fairly clearly coded liberal/progressive.
This tracks very closely with many people I know. I might add, it seems in my experience greater education allows one to deal better with nuance and contradictions in church history and doctrine. Education reduces binary thinking.
Great post!
I appreciate these thoughtful breakdowns so much! Thank you!
As a therapist who works regularly with deconstructing and transitioning Mormons in Utah, I don't see these right wing ex-Mormons in my offices in Utah Co. and Salt Lake Co. I think these increasingly right wing ex-Mormons are considerably less likely to seek therapy And/Or would not want to work with someone like me who is fairly clearly coded liberal/progressive.