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Church Indoctrination Is The Goal

Spencer W. Kimball, LDS Church President from 1973–1985. He gave an address soon after becoming the church president at a Regional Representatives Seminar where he asked for indoctrination. While the term “indoctrination” may seem neutral in some contexts, its use here is a red flag, suggesting a deliberate effort to mold individuals into unwavering adherents who unquestioningly accept and…

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ExmoDad Was a Mormon, an Ex-Mormon Profile Spotlight

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Richard Bushman, Mormon Historian, Concedes to CES Letter Truths on CES Letters Podcast

Richard Bushman concedes to many points Jeremy Runnells brought up in the CES Letter in a discussion on the CES Letters podcast. CES Letters has no affiliation with the CES Letter, but is the latest attempt to debunk it. Richard Bushman is asked a series of questions stemming from the CES Letter, and responds to them in a faithful way. He agrees with many points and expresses his respect for…

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The Mormon Mountain Meadows Massacre

The Mountain Meadows Massacre, one of the most disturbing events in Mormon history, occurred on September 11, 1857, in southern Utah. A group of approximately 120 emigrants traveling through Utah toward California was ambushed and slaughtered by members of the local Mormon militia, aided by Native American allies. The victims, predominantly families in the Baker-Fancher wagon train, were killed…

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A New Book of Mormon Introduction Tested in App

The church has many apps available for download, and no surprise, one dedicated to the Book of Mormon. It is geared towards investigators who are new to the church as you can imagine is a useful tool for missionary work when investigators can download a free app rather than be given a physical book. The Book of Mormon Introduction The introduction to the Book of Mormon was not a part of the…

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Witnesses Saw Gold Plates With Spiritual Eyes

The Three Book of Mormon witnesses offer a fascinating and contradictory window into the authenticity of Joseph Smith’s claims about the gold plates. The accounts of the witnesses—both official and unofficial—regarding whether they saw the plates with their natural eyes or spiritual eyes are highly contentious and have been subject to much debate. The church promotes the idea that the witnesses…

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Paul Was a Mormon, an Ex-Mormon Profile Spotlight

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How To Leave the Mormon Church

There are many reasons someone might decide to quit the Mormon Church, often stemming from a deep desire for authenticity, integrity, and personal freedom. For some, the decision arises after discovering inconsistencies in the church’s foundational narratives, such as the lack of evidence for the Book of Mormon or the troubling aspects of Joseph Smith’s history. Others may feel disillusioned by…

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QuitMormon Offers Free Legal Assistance For Mormons Who Want To Resign

Mark Naugle, an immigration attorney from Orem, UT, is the creator of QuitMormon.com, a free service that helps members resign from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “QuitMormon is a pro bono service run by an unassuming T-shirt-and-jeans Utah immigration attorney named Mark Naugle. The 34-year-old has streamlined the process of resigning from the Church. When users are ready to…

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How to Avoid a Faith Crisis

A stake in Utah offers a course in ‘How to avoid a Faith Crisis’. How to Avoid a Faith Crisis. • Experiment on the word and desire to believe. • Doubt not, but be believing; ask deep questions. • Make sure that Jesus Christ is your only foundation. • Accept Joseph Smith as the Lord’s restorer. • Let the Book of Mormon be your keystone. • Take an eternal view on earthly concerns. • Use sound…

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Believe Absurdities, Commit Atrocities

Voltaire’s quote, “Anyone who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities,” can be applied to the history and doctrines of the Mormon Church by examining some of its teachings and the actions inspired by them. “Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities” – Voltaire, French Writer, Philosopher and Historian. 1694-1778. Those who can make you…

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The Kinderhook Kinder-Surprise

In Kinderhook, Illinois, about 50 miles south of Nauvoo, six bell-shaped brass plates were found when digging up a burial mound on a farmer’s land. He had allegedly dreamed about finding treasure in the mound and a dig was started. Some small plates with ancient-looking inscriptions were found and word spread quickly to the Mormons, a couple were even present when they were found in the dig. Soon…

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Are Nephites or Lamanites The Principal or Among Ancestors of Native Americans? DNA Answers

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Seek Truth Wherever We Find It?

Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf spoke in a BYU Devotional, teaching that “We seek for truth wherever we may find it.” He invites his listeners to find truth, and bring it into their testimony. Is the church really this comfortable with members searching wherever for truth? This sentiment is often repeated by modern LDS leaders and deeply misrepresents the experience of many truth-seekers in the church.…