The internet has also given Mormons new platforms, from forums to podcasts, where they can share their findings. I kept wanting to Here is the key to the power the church holds over its members, and it is really important for an outsider to understand if they are to understand the culture and religion of Mormonism. I think it’s sad that we have to fear that. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. You all look so much more relaxed and happy. the first oath mentioned the slitting of the throat. After I lost confidence in the source of the Spirit as I had been taught it, I realized that in order avoid being deceived again, I had to question everything and start with a clean slate (as much as possible), or I would never know the truth. He and his family are a blessing to all around them. This is wonderful that you have found the ability to not judge people but lets be honest sounds like a personal choice of a change of your own heart and nothing to do with the church. Some have questioned Brandon’s reason for writing his paper and further for making it public via a Facebook post. Thanks for your comment, Shannon. After we got married a lot of the members saw me differently, I felt so secluded. We could hardly bear to think about it ourselves. There is nothing to fear. In his article in Ensign magazine, Adam Kotter wrote that the internet leads to questions and doubts by exposing Mormons to “ideas that challenge their beliefs.” But if the internet is inherently threatening to the Church, or to any faith, it’s perhaps not because of the way it affirms doubts. Any mistakes are the mistakes of man. I stopped going without much though or hesitation. I’ve read a lot, and for all the I’ve read about Joseph Smith and church history and problems with the Book of Mormon, I cannot figure out how he pulled it off. same order as in Masonry. Everyone, however, judged him! Possibly so. What the Mormon church put me through and what they put Paul through because we were gay is unforgivable. Maybe the papyrus was the catalyst for that. The family felt shunned. I suppose if your intention is to pull off a religious fraud, it would not be a stretch to fabricate the history to make it look like they didn’t meet until 12/1830 when they actually met in 1828 or 29. Thanks for all your love and support, for recognizing I’m being true to myself, and for your wise and loving example throughout my life. My attitude and beliefs have evolved over time. Made no sense. Anger at what I’d been taught all my life about the subject which caused the self loathing, fear and depression I’d suffered as a result. Naugle takes it from there, sending a form letter to the Church that requests the removal of the client’s information from all records. I hope you are loving your new adventure! Over the next two weeks, he received about 2,500 more resignation requests. “Every day there’s a new person on there like, ‘What do I do? And church-commissioned historical records. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! I saw people get better in a few days as they would have anyway, or I saw people with serious problems who were told they would be healed and they never were. The majority become atheist/agnostic/humanist. As for what I believe now (page 26 of my document), I’m much more open minded about what’s true. I am happy for you and proud of you. I am very happy for you and your family. And, no, I did not write the book about the authorship of the Book of Mormon. the Book of Mormon. Readers of this site may think that so many are, “coming to the truth”. Next was studying LDS history. Art portrayals in ceramics, murals, and sculptured ...Art does not portray the existence of metallurgical products There are some things that have kept me attached to the LDS faith. It’s just my interpretation of the evidence I’ve seen. Brandon is not one of them, and to insinuate he is, is totally absurd. My biggest worry right now is finding the balance for my kids so as they grow up in the church they don’t judge me for not believing. Just wish I’d had the courage to make the journey many years earlier in my life (and would have, if I knew how great it would be once I got here!). We were put here on this earth to make choices to make mistakes and do our very best to be like Christ and return to our Heavenly Father. At least base your statements from factual documents and not made up ones. How could they be true representatives of Christ? I long ago gave up the concept that everything should be perfect and the church leaders can be very flawed. :) Thanks for caring so much about us and expressing your concern. Mostly, it’s a personal story about me and my journey out of the church, which was much harder than it sounds. Mohammed? Many of us have steeped in Mormon traditions and heritage, dating back generations, since birth. I simply never questioned the way the church taught me interpret these feelings, but when I did, I found no reason to believe their interpretation over any other. At peace. Nate, you’ve echoed so many of the feelings and thought processes I went through on my journey, and you’ve asked some excellent questions! Jen I still remember you coming to my house to visit me with Tina as my visiting teachers. You seem like a very open-minded person who is not threatened by looking at different perspectives or new information.
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