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
Spirituality
Eyes Opened by my Mission
Story
Letter to Bishop & Stake President
Doctrine
Letter to parents: Thoughts on the Word of Wisdom
Story
Family Letter
Church
Top Ten Quotes from the “Boise Rescue” Fireside
Questioning
Leaving
Story
Before the facts, it didn’t make sense
Story
Born to apostatize
Questioning
Riding the Wake of 60 Years of the Good Ship Zion
Translation
Questions to Ask
Leadership
Response to “How Does Gay Marriage Hurt Us? Here’s How”
Polygamy
Joseph Smith and Polyandry
Doctrine
To peek behind the curtain: weighing the decision to investigate LDS truth-claims
Story
Accept all things in faith
Questioning
Issues and Questions Regarding LDS Doctrine and History
Story
The ‘wrong’ answer to prayers
Book of Mormon
Archeological Evidence of the West Sea Fortified Line
Story
No longer a member
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