Elizabeth Smart has publicly described her relationship with the Mormon faith as complex and evolving. In recent years she has spoken about appreciating many teachings from her upbringing while also emphasizing that, as an adult, she seeks to understand truth for herself rather than accepting beliefs wholesale from any one source. Consequently, while she grew up in the LDS community, she has indicated she does not rely on, or endorse, any single religious label without personal conviction. For the most current framing, see Elizabeth Smart’s own comments in conversations tied to recent documentaries and interviews.
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Elizabeth Smart recently opened up about how her faith has changed since her abduction: "Yes. My faith period played a big part on how I survived. Yes, my faith has changed."
www.ldsliving.comOn March 12, 2003, Elizabeth Smart was discovered in Sandy, Utah with her kidnappers. She now uses her own pain to help other sexual violence victims.
www.kuer.orgElizabeth Smart, a name that resonates with strength, resilience, and survival, has captivated the hearts of many since her harrowing abduction in 2002. Through
antr.ukA Netflix documentary looks at what happened to 14-year-old Elizabeth Smart when she was kidnapped in June 2002, and the subsequent race to find her
www.womanandhome.comNetflix asked her to take part, but she declined
thetab.comMitchell was sentenced to life in prison and Barzee to fifteen years in prison. Smart is an activist for children who suffer abuse and has formed a foundation on their behalf. She has worked as a commentator for ABC News. She married Matthew Gilmour, of Scotland, in the Laie Hawaii Mormon Temple in February 2012 after becoming engaged in January and scheduling a summer wedding. The date was moved up to avoid publicity and undue attention, and only close family attended, with a luau following....
www.mormonwiki.comSmart, now 38 years 0ld, spent nine months in captivity after being abducted from her home at age 14 in 2002.
www.biography.comElizabeth Smart's dad Ed is a major focus of Netflix's new documentary film, and actually came out as gay and left the Mormon church.
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