The new horror thriller HERETIC offers a heady clash between opposing ideas about faith and belief. But how realistic is its depiction of LDS doctrine and culture? https://dogb.us/heretic
The new horror thriller HERETIC offers a heady clash between opposing ideas about faith and belief. But how realistic is its depiction of LDS doctrine and culture? https://dogb.us/heretic
Today, the fact that Joseph Smith was involved in treasure digging is undisputed, yet still hardly common knowledge among members of the church.
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Today, the fact that Joseph Smith was involved in treasure digging is undisputed, yet still hardly common knowledge among members of the church. This is likely due to the historic denials from church leadership on Joseph and any such occult practices. The church has sought to distance itself from the strange magic practices of the
Christmas is a weird time when you have transitioned from a Christian faith to more agnosticism (possibly pantheism) as family and friends continue traditional Christmas celebrations per their faith, in the past it was hard to participate. This year I said, if I can believe in Santa during the Christmas season, why not believe in Jesus, like I do Santa. While religion is complex, I can have a fantastical belief in someone pure and good, for a month
Here's a spotlight on a profile shared at wasmormon.org. These are just the highlights, so please find Daniel’s full story at https://wasmormon.org/profile/danieljohnson/.
There are over a hundred more stories of Mormon faith journeys contributed by exmormons like you. Come check them out and consider sharing your own story at wasmormon.org!
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Lyndon Lamborn "I was a Mormon" Spotlight:
"The desire to know the truth at whatever cost finally outweighed the desire and need to believe and belong."
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All of my ancestors in every branch of my family, for four, five and six generations, were Mormons. I was a Mormon. - Richard Packham
It was at a single moment one day when... I was suddenly struck with the thought, “All of these problems disappear as soon as you realize that the Mormon church is just another man-made institution. Everything then is easily explained.”
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Spotlight on Gen’s “I was a Mormon” story at https://wasmormon.org/profile/genniphersghost/
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Hello, I'm Gen. Voracious bibliophile. A seeker of the facts. Fascinated by anything paranormal. Nerdy Goth since my teens & I don't plan on changing. #eldergoth I was a Mormon. Read my story to learn why I left the mormon church.
Samuel grew up in the church doing all the Mormon things with his family. As an adult, he took the opportunity to "do a deep dive into the doctrine." He found out that what he was taught to be true, were in fact lies. Through this struggle, he faced anger and devastation, but with reflection
Stop Paying Tithing and Challenge the Tax Exemption Status of the Mormon Church
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Tax time in the US and as people are leaving the church, they are receiving real blessings. In many countries, donating money to a charitable organization is tax deductible, meaning this decreases your taxable income. This is a perk to tithing for some people, it can save you some money on your taxes, though not