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Jeremy Runnells Was a Mormon, an Ex-Mormon Profile Spotlight: https://wasmormon.org/jeremy-runnells-was-a-mormon-an-ex-mormon-profile-spotlight/
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I was born and raised in Southern California, as a seventh generation Mormon of Pioneer heritage and I reached every Mormon youth milestone. An Eagle Scout, Returned Missionary, BYU alumnus, I was married in the San Diego Temple with expectations and plans of living Mormonism for the rest of my life. I was a Mormon.

Spotlight on a profile shared at wasmormon.org. These are just the highlights, so please find the full story at https://wasmormon.org/profile/jeremyrunnells/ #exmormon #mormon #ldschurch #cesletter

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In February 2012, I experienced an awakening to the LDS Church’s truth crisis, which subsequently led to a faith transition that summer. In the spring of 2013, I was approached and asked by a CES Director to share my questions and concerns about the LDS Church’s origins, history, and current practices. In response, I wrote what later became publicly known as the CES Letter.

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Jan 28, 2024 at 3:50pmWeb
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In the fall of 2014, I was approached by my Stake President. This began a circus that ultimately ended on April 17, 2016 when I – out of disgust for the LDS Church’s truth crisis, censorship, silence, and attempt to slander my name and reputation – excommunicated the LDS Church from my life (resignation). All of this is recorded and documented and no one has to take my word on anything. See cesletter.org/resign.

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For me, having been a Mormon is like the other stages of my life.

I’ve graduated and transcended from Mormonism.

I believe in love. Kindness. Empathy. Compassion. Respect. I believe in today and this very moment. I believe in life before death. There is awe, wonder and mystery in the Universe. I embrace open-mindedness over dogmatism.

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