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Shane Was a Mormon, an Ex-Mormon Profile Spotlight

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Mormon Abuse Helpline

In 2022, an Associated Press (AP) investigation revealed that officials of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints failed to prevent or report the sexual abuse of children by a church member in Arizona over seven years. The report detailed how church leaders were informed of the abuse but did not notify law enforcement, allowing the perpetrator to continue his actions. The lawsuit filed…

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Church Leadership Claims No Financial Compensation For Service

During the 2025 April General Conference, Steven D. Shumway continued to push the narrative that church leaders are not paid for their service in the church. He claims that “we do not receive financial compensation for serving.” This is misleading and exemplifies a glaring transparency issue regarding church leadership and finances. While it is technically true that many callings in the…

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Steven Was a Mormon, an Ex-Mormon Profile Spotlight

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Church Reveals What To Do With Disturbing Anti-Mormon Literature?

This Q&A from the 2007 New Era is a revealing example of how the LDS Church attempts to control the flow of information to its members—particularly the kind that might prompt questions or critical thought. The recommendation is clear: if you find literature critical of the Church “disturbing,” it’s a sign you shouldn’t read it. This is not a call to seek truth—it’s a warning to stay inside the…

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Church Admits Gender Inequality in the Church - Absence of a Reason Give No License to Change

At a recent stake-level women’s conference in California, LDS Apostle Dale G. Renlund addressed gender inequality in priesthood ordination. Note that while we’re a full report or transcript of his actual talk is not available, we have the following summary from the Salt Lake Tribune. The reason for the asymmetry between men and women regarding priesthood office ordination has not been revealed.…

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Book of Mormon Most Racially and Ethnically Unifying Book on Earth

In 2014, the church published a series of “personal essays” from then Mission President and rising black LDS leader, Ahmad Corbitt. Admittedly, Corbitt says he was “asked to write this paper” on the “topic of the priesthood and African peoples.” This followed the church publishing the Gospel Topic Essays, and his paper specifically mentions the “Race and the Priesthood” essay. The church asked…

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Brian Was a Mormon, an Ex-Mormon Profile Spotlight

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Renlund's Boat Parable - Showcase of Demonizing Doubters and Dismissing Concerns

In 2019, both Dale G. Renlund, LDS Apostle, and his wife, Ruth L. Renlund, gave a talk at a Worldwide devotional from BYU-Hawaii. They shared a colorful parable and other colorful images to marginalize and blame doubters for their struggles with the church’s false truth claims. We feel prompted to discuss a topic that has been on our minds for many months: faith and doubt… Consider this story as…

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Salt Lake Chapter of the Freedom From Religion Foundation Gives Shoutout to wasmormon

Doug Hendricks (Doug) shared a presentation about the Salt Lake Chapter of the Freedom From Religion Foundation at an Oasis Salt Lake meeting. Doug Hendricks’ talk focused on the newly established Salt Lake City chapter of the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) and its goals in Utah. He outlined the two-pronged mission of FFRF: (1) promoting the advantages of being free from religion for…

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Tithing About Money, Not Faith, Obedience, or Sacrifice

Tithing is a fundamental doctrine in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), requiring members to contribute 10% of their income to the Church. It is framed as a commandment from God, essential for spiritual growth, obedience, and blessings. Paying a full tithe is also a requirement for temple access, making it a key factor in a member’s ability to participate in sacred…

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Every Member 'Who Has Means' Shall Pay Tithing

For those then who are struggling in these difficult times, please consider Lorenzo Snow’s comments in 1899. The church uses this and the teachings of President Lorenzo Snow to preach tithing to members. Every Man, Woman and Child Who Has Means Shall Pay Tithing “I plead with you in the name of the Lord, and I pray that every man, woman, and child who has means shall pay one-tenth of their…

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Mary Was a Mormon, an Ex-Mormon Profile Spotlight

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The Stages of Grief

Losing one’s testimony is tragedy. This phrase has a double meaning. It is said by faithful memembers who mourn for the loss of a fellow member. The so-called defeat or weakness of someone else who will now be discarded as chaff from the wheat. It also means the experience of the individual losing the testimony is hard. It’s true more so for the individual than for the organization or the…

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Fast Food Orders vs Quitting Church - McDonald's, Messed-Up Orders, and the Commoditization of Religion

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The Other Mormon Extermination Order, from Brigham Young against the Timpanogos People

The Provo River Massacre, also known as the Battle of Fort Utah, was a brutal campaign of extermination carried out in 1850 under the direct orders of Brigham Young against the Timpanogos people in what is now Provo, Utah. Tensions between Mormon settlers and the Timpanogos had escalated over land disputes and trade conflicts. Rather than seeking peaceful resolutions, Young issued an…

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Playing Church History Whack-a-Mole

In 2019, both Dale G. Renlund, LDS Apostle, and his wife, Ruth L. Renlund, gave a talk at a Worldwide devotional from BYU-Hawaii. They shared a colorful parable and other colorful images to marginalize and blame doubters for their struggles with the church’s false truth claims. They seek to demonize those who listen to common sense, their own intuition, or even critical thinking as perpetual…