Category Archives: TRUTH

“We Believe”

Posted on May 13, 2012 by

http://www.stiefelfreethoughtfoundation.org/webelieve.html “We Believe” Delivered March 24, 2012 by Todd Stiefel at the Reason Rally on the National Mall in Washington D.C. Introduction by Dave Silverman: Alright ladies and gentlemen, there are several kinds of activists out there. One kind of … Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 13, 2012 by

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?

Posted on May 13, 2012 by

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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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

Posted on May 1, 2012 by

“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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Watch “Priest says Hell is an invention of the church to control people with fear” on YouTube

Posted on April 10, 2012 by

I like this man! “Maybe salvation should be conveyed in terms of enhancing your humanity rather than rescuing you from it!” ~ John Shelby Spong. He’s a humanist! https://www.youtube.com/v/WtIREJVPfQY

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“The Crisis of Religion” by Adebowale Ojowuro

Posted on April 10, 2012 by

The Crisis of Religion ~ Adebowale Ojowuro Excerpts from: “Religion is primarily a search for security and not a search for truth. Religion is what we so often use to bank the fires of our anxiety. That is why religion … Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 9, 2012 by

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

Posted on April 5, 2012 by

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

Posted on April 5, 2012 by

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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