It was the early 80's. I saw an article in Ms. magazine highlighting Gloria Steinem and the equal rights amendment. It mentioned that LDS women were against it because women were supposed to work towards "maintaining the home" (or some bullshit like that). So, I began to question the faith that I was brought up in. My immediate family had already started to fade off, so it wasn't that hard to quit attending. But, ours was the first family unit that left the church. Most of my extended relatives are all still active Mormons.

It has been that way throughout history

Yes, they should have all prayed harder. Maybe jump up in the air and try to grab that power of god.

No, is anyone surprised at all?