Alex Bass

Alex Bass, a data scientist and author of the 'Mormon Metrics' blog, dives into his groundbreaking study analyzing the types of Mormons today. He identifies four groups, from Devout Traditionalists to Cultural Mormons, revealing trends like secularization and shifting beliefs. Historian Patrick Q. Mason adds depth by placing these changes in historical context and discussing the rise of Adaptive Believers. The conversation touches on declining devotion, growing acceptance of LGBTQ issues, and generational shifts, highlighting a rapidly evolving faith landscape.