obtained by The Daily Beast, marks his formal withdrawal from Mormonism…and a stunning condemnation of the religious sect.“The church leadership is not honest about its history, its finances, and its advocacy,” Green, a former Mormon missionary and Brigham Young University graduate, wrote to church President Russell Nelson. “I believe the Mormon church has hindered global progress in women’s rights, civil rights and racial equality, and LGBTQ+ rights.”Related: Former Mormon college leader denies school electrocuted gay men despite all evidence to the contrary“Although I have deep love for many Mormons and gratitude for many things that have come into my life through Mormonism, I have not considered myself a member for many years, and I’d.