Matthew Bowman: Why religion is about more than belief — a defense of cultural Mormonism

“‘Religion’ has long meant not just theology,” scholar writes, “but also rituals and communities and moral code.”

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Latter-day Saint faithful attend General Conference in April 2022, when the Conference Center permitted half-capacity amid the continuing pandemic. Religion scholar Matthew Bowman says there are reasons people attend church beyond mere belief.

Matthew Bowman: Why religion is about more than belief — a defense of cultural Mormonism

“‘Religion’ has long meant not just theology,” scholar writes, “but also rituals and communities and moral code.”

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