Steven is growing up, though not without difficulty, as part of a family of atheists in Salt Lake City. When his lack of belief angers a Mormon gang, Steven is badly beaten, and his hospital fees nearly ruin his family. The Mormon father of the perp comes through and pays the bill, but a series of mishaps drives the family deeper into depression and debt. Finally, Steven`s parents divorce, and his mother`s new husband is a devout Mormon....