New Pew research shows LDS retention rate worsening for those raised LDS

[Everybody Wang Chung]

Blake Ostler is an intellectual.

[Marcus]

...Although I would say, that the church sees itself as a vehicle to lead its members to Christ. They may see open discussion which might produce doubt/questions to be counterproductive to that endeavor.

...I appreciate your candor regarding the lack of resources for intellectuals in the LDS Church. I understand that the LDS Church sees itself as a vehicle to lead its members to Christ. I tend to think that they would not have to sacrifice that mission by remembering the poor folks who like to think more than the average person.

I would tend to think so too. Why would coming to Christ require turning control of your mind over to another human?