Category Archives: Mormon Issues

Is it right to try to influence others in the Church?

This is an interesting debate I continually have with myself. As a relatively new ‘non-believer’ I am still struggling with the aftermath of the painful realisation. From adjustments to relationships with TBM family and friends etc, to trying to come … Continue reading

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Moral Humanistic Values vs Christlike Attributes?

I know the Mormon Church teaches Christlike attributes, but are they really just teaching humanistic attributes? As an observation, I’ve found that other religions & athiests have these attributes too. In fact, I’ve found that other people outside of Mormonism … Continue reading

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Unrighteous Dominion, Spiritual Abuse by Mormon Priesthood Leaders

I just became aware of a young woman who became inactive from the Church for a few years & committed sins for which she now feels totally repentant. She struggled in the agony of remorse for many years, but now … Continue reading

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For me Honesty & Authenticity were & are still some of the most important virtues, yet my Church Lied to me! Watch “Lying For The Lord” on YouTube

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Sometimes it can be too painful to admit that we’ve been deceived – Self-deception

“Faith in a lie is a damnable false hope!” Any believing member of the Church needs to consider that we, ex-Mormons, were once believers too. As a Mormon for 46 years, & for my final 7 years as a Bishop, … Continue reading

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Why Some Ex-Mormons ‘Can’t Leave The Church Alone’ When They Leave The Church.

Most active Mormon friends and family tell me they are annoyed & some even say they are offended because, though I have left the Church, I don’t seem to be able to leave the Church alone. They say things like, … Continue reading

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Letter to complain about the treatment of my son by Stake Young Men’s President

My son Chris had just been kicked off the Plymouth Stake Youth Facebook Group for posting a link to the BBC documentary “This World: The Mormon Candidate”. He received no warning prior to his ‘kicking’ off the group. I replied … Continue reading

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My thoughts as an agnostic athiest juxtaposed against my previous Mormon beliefs

As a recently resigned Mormon Bishop (for doctrinal reasons) I now look back to see all the mind-control & cultish behaviour. Before I left it was impossible to see it. As I discovered the lies & deception my heart broke! … Continue reading

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Letter to family member who accused me of attacking their beliefs when I’m just asking questions to raise awareness.

No family members have asked for information, or been concerned enough to want to know WHY we have left the Church. I admit to posting questions & articles on Facebook in an attempt to raise awareness of the issues facing … Continue reading

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Don’t Judge Us Till You’ve Walked in Our Moccasins

Many active LDS Church members feel justified, almost compelled, to judge us without really understanding why we became disaffected from the Church we once loved & sacrificed for. Unfortunately as active Church members it is almost impossible to understand the … Continue reading

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