Elizabeth Smart - We Can Know that God is with Us - Mormon Church
Elizabeth Smart wants to show the world—and other victims—that you can move past your circumstances and find happiness.
mormonchurch.comElizabeth Smart has generally remained publicly identified as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, though she has spoken about her faith with nuance and without endorsing harsh or coercive beliefs. There isn’t a clear, widely reported change of affiliation; most recent discussions describe her faith as still central to her life and advocacy, even as she critiques certain church teachings and practices that affected her personally. For the most up-to-date, directly sourced statements, I can look for recent interviews or official statements if you’d like.
If you want a quick snapshot from recent years:
- She has publicly discussed how her faith helped her survive and heal, while also noting that her views on church culture have evolved and become more nuanced [cite after each factual sentence if you want exact sources].
- Netflix and other media have covered her story with focus on resilience and personal beliefs rather than a formal departure from her faith, though some documentaries explore changes in perspectives among survivors and church communities [cite after each factual sentence if you want exact sources].