At this fall’s pre-conference session specifically for Mormon women, participants were urged to defend the church’s teachings on marriage, family and sexuality.ĢWhile nearly all Mormons consider themselves Christian (97%), only about half (51%) of U.S. Among the general public, most people (62%) express the opposite view, saying a marriage in which both spouses have jobs and take responsibility for housework and child rearing is more satisfying. Additionally, 58% of Mormons say a marriage where the husband provides and the wife stays at home is preferable to one in which both spouses have jobs. adults say being a good parent is one of the most important things in life, and only one-third say having a successful marriage is of utmost importance. And 73% say the same about having a successful marriage. Indeed, 81% of Mormons say being a good parent is one of the most important things in life. Mormons from Pew Research Center surveys:ġ The LDS church typically places very high importance on families and traditional gender roles. These conferences – which are open to all members of the LDS church and are broadcast around the world – offer Mormons an opportunity to hear their leaders speak on a host of topics.Īs the next conference gets underway this weekend, here are six facts about U.S. Twice each year, in April and October, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints holds its General Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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