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 SaintsWritten 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
Story
It’s all about trust
Leadership
Four Alternatives to Church Policy in Handbook 1, Section 16.13 with “Clarifications”
Story
Thanks TSCC, thanks for nothing
Questioning
I Desire to Understand
Story
From sickness to sickness to happiness
Story
The Book of Mormon Came in a Box
Questioning
So, you want to help someone going through a faith crisis…
Leadership
Top Ten Quotes from the “Boise Rescue” Fireside
Doctrine
Letter to parents: Thoughts on the Word of Wisdom
Leadership
The 1832 First Vision account was suppressed between 11 and ~30 years.
Story
Family Letter
Spirituality
Eyes vs Heart
Polygamy
Joseph Smith and Polyandry
Story
I’m Still Angry
Questioning
Leaving
Questioning
To peek behind the curtain: weighing the decision to investigate LDS truth-claims
Church
Carson Calderwood’s Leave And Leave It Alone
Spirituality
The Holy Ghost is a …
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