A collection of self-published essays, personal accounts, and long-form studies by people who once believed and began to ask questions. The longer works are gathered here as books — read them chapter by chapter, at your own pace.
The Series
Long-form studies, one chapter at a time
16 chapters
My Search for Truth
I religiously lived my faith for 30 years, and then while trying to defend my faith I discovered its weak foundation. This essay…
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7 chapters
Examining Church Claims
A Multi-faceted Approach to the Claims of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Written by Donald L. Cohen, MD
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6 chapters
North American Book of Mormon Geography
A well documented exploration of the evidence in favor of a North American geography for the Book of Mormon as a historical…
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13 chapters
Leaving the Church
A compilation of the evidence against the LDS Church.
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Essays & Stories
A random selection · standalone pieces from contributors
Leadership
The 1832 First Vision account was suppressed between 11 and ~30 years.
Story
Accept all things in faith
Book of Mormon
Archeological Evidence of the West Sea Fortified Line
Questioning
Going Clear correlaries to LDS teachings
Doctrine
America, Chris Columbus, The Bundy’s, and Sorrow
Story
I’m Still Angry
Questioning
An Evening with Zhenya
Book of Mormon
Issues and Questions Regarding LDS Doctrine and History
Story
No longer a member
Polygamy
Joseph Smith and Polyandry
Spirituality
The Holy Ghost is a …
Questioning
Faith of a naturalist: response to “Faith of a Science Teacher” questions
Story
From sickness to sickness to happiness
Leadership
Joseph Smith’s Polygamy Denials
Questioning
Bogus Justifications Behind Church’s New Policies
Questioning
Finding Truth: Response to “8 Anti-Mormon Tactics That Satan Uses To Attack The Latter-day Saints”
Story
Meeting with Maxwell, the Special Witness
Polygamy
Five Key Facts
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