What would cause you to leave the church?

Ask a true believer if they can think of a hypothetical valid reason for leaving the church. In other words, can they think of something that would be grounds for leaving, if that reason can be reasonably demonstrated to have a basis in fact.

Due to the emotional connection most members have to the church, I find it unlikely they will be able to imagine any scenario or information that would cause them to leave the church.

Faith vs facts

The most fundamental issue is that Mormons start and end with the conclusion that the church is true (period).

So, if there is any evidence to the contrary, the evidence must be a lie, from the devil, twisted, OR there is a perfect explanation but we do not understand it yet. Facts do not matter--only faith matters.

Do non-believers have an evolutionary disadvantage?

I wonder if religiosity is an evolutionary trait. Anecdotal and observational evidence suggests religious people have more children than non-believers.

If this is the case, non-believers may eventually be bred out of existence. And believers pass their beliefs down to their children thereby perpetuating beliefs down through many generations.

We can only hope the Internet and plentifully available information can stem the tide of beliefs that have no basis in fact.