Cultural Mormon is a term used for Mormons who no longer believe some, or many, of the doctrines of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but who self-identify as Mormon. Usually this is a result of having been raised in the LDS faith, or as having converted and spent a large portion of one's life as an active member of the LDS church. Cultural Mormons may or may not be actively involved with the church, and in some cases may not even be officially members of the church.
Typically, cultural Mormons still have an appreciation for the lessons and the love they have received in the course of long church membership." The Cultural Mormons do not necessarily hold anti-Mormon sentiments and often support the goals of the Church. Many retain a sense of Mormon identity for life.
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