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
Questioning
Problem Summaries: resources discussing LDS-truth claims
Story
It’s all about trust
Questioning
How I Lost my Faith by Defending it
Story
I’m offended, I want to sin and I’m happy to admit it.
Questioning
Leaving
Leadership
D&C 132, polygamy and Harold B. Lee
Story
No longer a member
Doctrine
America, Chris Columbus, The Bundy’s, and Sorrow
Leadership
Four Alternatives to Church Policy in Handbook 1, Section 16.13 with “Clarifications”
Church
Five Key Facts
Story
Thanks TSCC, thanks for nothing
Spirituality
Testimony, Spiritual Experiences, and Truth: A Careful Examination
Story
Born to apostatize
Book of Mormon
Archeological Evidence of the West Sea Fortified Line
Doctrine
Too Big to Fail
Story
Unexpected Results
Story
An Evening with Zhenya
Questioning
Our Questions Aren’t the Problem
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