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- Ryan Gosling was raised in a deeply religious Mormon family, but he didn’t personally connect with the faith.
- His mother encouraged him to find his own spiritual path, allowing him to explore beliefs outside of Mormonism.
- Gosling has moved away from practicing Mormonism and now describes himself as “religious but nondenominational.”
- His upbringing influenced his values, social skills, and career choices, emphasizing family importance and humanitarian efforts.
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