Why these Utahns stick with church — even as more people than ever leave religion

From Latter-day Saints to Catholics to Unitarian Universalists, adherents of many faiths speak about the cherished traditions and beliefs that keep them in their congregations.

Salt Lake Tribune readers recently shared their thoughts in a survey about why they stay involved in organized religion.

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Kaitlyn BancroftInnovation lab reporter

Kaitlyn Bancroft is a Innovation Lab reporter at The Salt Lake Tribune. She's previously written for The Spectrum, The Denver Post, The Daily Universe, Deseret News, Church News and the Davis County Clipper. She's also a Utah native and a BYU graduate.

Why these Utahns stick with church — even as more people than ever leave religion

From Latter-day Saints to Catholics to Unitarian Universalists, adherents of many faiths speak about the cherished traditions and beliefs that keep them in their congregations.

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