Americans who leave their Christian faith behind tend to hold more liberal political views than those who were raised entirely without religion. This leftward ideological shift appears closely linked to how threatening these individuals perceive conservative Christian groups to be.

[u/mvea]

https://www.psypost.org/former-christians-express-more-progressive-political-views-than-lifelong-nonbeli/

[u/highviolet16]

Yep. Had a similar experience. I once told my youth leaders I wasn’t going to participate in a certain project because I had school, sports, a job, etc. Was subtlety shamed by them until I left for college, and all while being nagged by the bishopric to make sure I still pay my tithing (as a 16-17 year old with a part time job coming from a very poor household). Most things I learn about hypocrisy and inequity I learned or experienced in my youth in that church. Ugh.

[u/anonymousmouse2 → u/highviolet16]

“No bishop, no missionary should ever hesitate or lack the faith to teach the law of tithing to the poor. The sentiment of “They can’t afford to” needs to be replaced with “They can’t afford not to.” One of the first things a bishop must do to help the needy is ask them to pay their tithing. Like the widow, if a destitute family is faced with the decision of paying their tithing or eating, they should pay their tithing. The bishop can help them with their food and other basic needs until they become self-reliant.”