Author Archives: SteveBloor

I’ll Be A Skeptical Korihor Any Day!

Posted on September 11, 2012

The week after the members knew I had resigned as the bishop, the High Priest Group Leader of my ward gave a talk in sacrament meeting in which he indirectly likened me, as an apostate, to Korihor! Korihor is a … Continue reading →

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Why Are Ex-Mormons Still Interested in Mormonism?

Posted on September 10, 2012

It is a common response from active believing members to be surprised that ex-Mormons or non-believing Mormons would still be interested in the Church. Many times as a member I heard it said, & even thought & said it myself, … Continue reading →

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Imprisoned By Our Beliefs

Posted on September 10, 2012

Imprisoned by our beliefs!? Or, “Before someone can be liberated they need to know, & accept, they are imprisoned!” Our own beliefs & superstitions can limit our personal growth & development. Self-limiting beliefs can affect all areas of our life. … Continue reading →

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Question Everything!

Posted on September 6, 2012

My new moto in life is “Question Everything!” I am no longer content to accept what I’m taught by others without questioning its veracity & credibility. All human beings are gullible & we can be influenced easily by others under … Continue reading →

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I am the God of my Personal Blog

Posted on September 6, 2012

Cognitive Dissonance is not an evil spirit making you feel bad. It’s a normal human emotion. Realising this has helped me to think more rationally & helped me to control the way I react when confronted with ideas which are … Continue reading →

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Open Letter to Europe Area Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Posted on August 28, 2012

An Open Letter to Europe Area Presidency by Chris Ralph. In two parts: Initial Open Letter (below) sent 28th August 2012 Second (Follow-up) Open Letter sent 5th October 2012 ( http://stevebloor.wordpress.com/2012/10/04/a-second-open-letter-to-the-europe-area-presidency/) Initial Open Letter Posted on August 28, 2012 (Please … Continue reading →

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How I Gained My Non-Belief

Posted on August 13, 2012

Introduction & word of warning: It’s been a long journey from Mormon Bishop to Secular Humanist and it has not been without its challenges. This transition over the last 20 months has culminated in an introspective analysis of how I … Continue reading →

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The Mormon Atonement & the ‘Trap’

Posted on August 12, 2012

I used to believe that I was in debt to my saviour Jesus Christ because of my sins. I felt shame, guilt & regret for the sins I had committed & for which my saviour had suffered, & in equal … Continue reading →

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My changing view on Homosexuality and the Mormon Church

Posted on August 12, 2012

I once held similar views with great vehemence. Yet my perspective has changed due to feeling compassion for those who are homosexual. How does reading or hearing statements by Mormon Church Leaders like this make them feel about themselves? Even … Continue reading →

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Is religion useful once you discover the hoax?

Posted on August 12, 2012

I suppose I’m following the counsel of President Hinckley when he said if Joseph Smith did not have the First Vision then this is all a fraud! I’m trying to be authentic, so for me that means living true to … Continue reading →

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