The most common thing we get asked since leaving the Mormon church is “why?” So…here is our Why.
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- Reason 46 – About Those Ex-Members…A recent General Conference talk re-ignited some old feelings of hurt and pain, on our end of things. It seems as though the Church is adamant in painting ex-members as hurt, broken, confused, lost, searching for something to fill a hole, etc… And honestly… That is what hurts us; A lot… Not the fact thatContinue reading “Reason 46 – About Those Ex-Members…”
- Reason 45 – “I don’t believe that.”You might not believe in certain religious teachings or doctrines. But unfortunately, even if you don’t believe in something… The church you so adamantly participate in and follow? It Does. “I don’t believe that families will be separated if we choose to live different lives with different spiritualities.” Well… Your church DOES… https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/10/51nelson?lang=eng “I don’tContinue reading “Reason 45 – “I don’t believe that.””
- Reason 44 – “Choose to Believe”Believing in the Mormon church is a hard thing to do. I mean, it takes a lot to believe that… Joseph Smith was personally visited by capital G God Himself and told him that no one else’s church’s were true and that Joseph had been chosen to establish the true Church of God Joseph SmithContinue reading “Reason 44 – “Choose to Believe””
- Reason 43 – W.O.W.!The classic WOW! The Word Of Wisdom. Many religions have a “code of health,” And the Mormon church is no exception. They call theirs, the “Word of Wisdom.” https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics/word-of-wisdom?lang=eng It’s fascinating, to say the least… https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1990/04/keeping-the-temple-holy?lang=eng I mean, COFFEE of all things, keeping someone from being “worthy” for the temple?? While at the same time,Continue reading “Reason 43 – W.O.W.!”
- Reason 42 – WomenReady for some more sexism?? The following are real quotes from LDS church leaders – https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/eternal-marriage-student-manual/womens-divine-roles-and-responsibilities/to-the-mothers-in-zion-institute?lang=eng I’m sorry… What??! Let’s continue. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/eternal-marriage-student-manual/womens-divine-roles-and-responsibilities/to-the-mothers-in-zion-institute?lang=eng “Women, don’t be independent…” “Stay in the home!!” Disgusting. And stated in the “Eternal Marriage Student Manual,” too… https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/04/do-not-fear?lang=eng Can’t have women outside the home now, can they? “Put your homes in order.”Continue reading “Reason 42 – Women”
- Reason 41 – God, the “Good Guy?”Many people claim how God is all-loving, all-knowing, all-mighty. That God is full of forgiveness, kindness, patience and Mercy. But from our perspective… God… Well… He doesn’t really seem… Like the “Good” guy?? I mean, at least, according to a quick google search, God’s death count?? Is WAY higher than the alleged “Devil’s.” Interesting… IsContinue reading “Reason 41 – God, the “Good Guy?””
- Reason 40 – 10 Items of RESEARCHWant to know what we read, studied, and researched? What “Drove us away” from the church? Well, You’re in the right place! Here’s 10 of them. Enjoy! 1.) Brigham Young, a PROPHET OF GOD, and his 1852 Speech – https://catalog.churchofjesuschrist.org/assets/212dbf93-c839-400f-8066-927937c66ba2/0/0?lang=eng&fp=true 2.) Dallin H. Oaks, current “PROPHET OF GOD,” and his interview on PBS – https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/elder-oaks-interview-transcript-from-pbs-documentaryContinue reading “Reason 40 – 10 Items of RESEARCH”
- Reason 39 – Undying LOYALTYThe LDS church expects 100% LOYALTY to the church and it’s leaders. It’s not about following what’s actually right and moral… It’s about OBEDIENCE; Undying LOYALTY. And that can be a dangerous line to balance. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1990/04/keeping-the-temple-holy?lang=eng The church wants blind rule-followers, Followers who don’t question them. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/04/the-greatest-leaders-are-the-greatest-followers?lang=eng Followers who will defend them; Even when whatContinue reading “Reason 39 – Undying LOYALTY”
- Reason 38 – The Abuse of Labor and TimeI’ve heard many an active-Mormon comment, “why do people think we’re a high-demand religion?!” Some genuinely believe that The Mormon religion should not be classified as “high-demand.” But from our experience? Mormonism is the PRIME example of a high-demand religion. I mean, just a few of the common expectations of the church involve… Don’t drinkContinue reading “Reason 38 – The Abuse of Labor and Time”
- Reason 37 – Scripture Stories are NOT for Children.The Bible and Book of Mormon should be rated X.. Or even higher, if there’s a higher rating. Whatever the highest, most explicit rating is… Both the Bible and the Book of Mormon should be rated THAT rating. And that being said; These stories are NOT appropriate for children. We feel horrified by parents encouragingContinue reading “Reason 37 – Scripture Stories are NOT for Children.”
