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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Benson Boone discusses 'confusion' over Mormon faith
Caption: Benson Boone discusses 'confusion' over Mormon faith. The 22-year-old singer, from Monroe, Washington, grew up in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints but admits he didn't feel a connection with the religion like some of his peers. Opening up to Rolling Stone, the Beautiful Things singer revealed: ”Growing up, a lot of people at church would talk about these experiences that they've had and these personal revelations and feelings and voices.” "I never felt it as physically present as they did, and so I was always confused and frustrated.” “I was always scared to bring that up to people because I just didn't want to accept that, like, I wasn't feeling what everyone else was feeling.” Speaking more broadly about his beliefs, the MTV Video Music Award-winning star said, "I don't want to be a part of one religion.” "I have my own opinions. Some are from this religion, some are from this religion, some are from no religion.” He added that he did not feel pressure to follow the religion he grew up with, explaining: ”My parents definitely have their own views, but when it comes to religion and God, they want me to figure it out on my own. And whatever I come to, and whatever I feel is right, that's what they want for me." Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Benson Boone,Washington,Mormon,Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,Rolling Stone,Beautiful Things,Singer,Religion,MTV Video Music Award
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