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Cultural Mormon is a word describing someone who is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, usually born into the Church, but who does not believe all or part of its doctrine, or one who does not follow all of its practices.

Cultural Mormons do not necessarily hold "anti-Mormon" sentiments and they often support the goals of the Church and find value in some of its teachings and practices. Many remain members of the Church for life. However, other Cultural Mormons consider their status to be temporary, as they work towards leaving the Church.

Cultural Mormons can fall into three different categories:

  1. Practicing Cultural Mormon - members of the Church who practice their religion for social reasons or to maintain harmony in the family.
  2. Jack Mormon - members of the Church who rarely or never attend church meetings or otherwise practice the religion, but who maintain good relations with members and positive feelings toward the Church, and who may or may not harbor belief in the Church.
  3. Ex-Mormon - those who are no longer members of the Church, but in some cases remain cultural Mormons in that they continue to value and live by aspects of a Mormon lifestyle, and may continue to associate strongly with friends and family members who are still Church members.

Many practicing cultural Mormons and Jack Mormons may keep their doubts a secret, and maintain a facade of believing in the doctrines. This is usually done to prevent conflicts within their families. One such group is the New Order Mormons, an Internet community whose members may belong to any of the above categories.

The Church expects its members to adhere to belief in its basic doctrines. Those lacking in belief are encouraged to repent, fast, pray, and seek guidance within the church to strengthen their testimony. Those who express a lack of belief to their bishop may continue to be members of the Church, though they will usually be denied a Temple recommend; the first three questions members are required to answer affirmatively to be issued a temple recommend concern whether their personal beliefs are in line with the teachings of the Church. The Church expects members who lack belief in church teachings to refrain from disseminating expressions of doubt or disparaging comments on church teachings, history or leadership, to remain in good standing. If they try to convince others to abandon their belief in the Church's doctrines, they can be subject to church discipline, which may include disfellowship or excommunication.

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  • New Order Mormons - A website for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who no longer believe some (or many) of the doctrines of the LDS church, but who want to maintain membership for cultural and social reasons. Includes a forum for discussions or support.
  • Zarahemla City Limits - in-depth commentary and thoughtful essays addressing issues in Mormonism from a Cultural Mormon perspective.
  • The Post-Mormon Community - An organization for those who have left the Church and no longer believe in it, but who consider the Church to have given them much that is good, who emphasize a positive approach to life after the Church, and who oppose anti-Mormonism.
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