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Gay, 40, grew up devoted to the Church.
Then her marriage fell apart.
Gays clean break from the religion finally happened when she realized the negative through-line in her life was Mormonism.
Mormonism was kind of the center of my universe, she said.
It informed every choice I made.
Im all about the merch, Gay said.
I built my business trademarking our services.
Were in active litigation right now, Gay continued.
(An attorney representing the Church has not responded to Vultures request for comment.)
So as it currently sits today, yes, they do have those registrations.
I dont think theyre very strong.
I think they would have a hard time succeeding in this opposition.
Gay said she has already felt the fallout from the memoir.
Still, she has no regrets about sharing her experiences with the world.
I dont think the Pope is suing anyone wearing a Bad Catholic T-shirt, so whats that about?
