When Loved Ones Stay in the Church | by Building Not Burning | Medium

In the July 2020 edition of the Ensign, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints published an article titled “When Loved Ones Leave the Church”. The article outlines 5 examples found in the Book of Mormon that can guide members of the church in how they should approach loved ones who have left the church.

As someone who has left the LDS church but tried to keep things civil, the article is extremely frustrating. Instead of advocating for finding common ground or accepting your loved one where they are, the article focuses on different ways to change your loved one’s mind and get them to come back to the church.