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
Story
The Book of Mormon Came in a Box
Questioning
An Evening with Zhenya
Questioning
Going Clear correlaries to LDS teachings
Story
No longer a member
Book of Mormon
X2A’J Bible and Book of Mormon DNA
Book of Mormon
Exact Location of the Waters of Ripliancum
Leadership
D&C 132, polygamy and Harold B. Lee
Story
The ‘wrong’ answer to prayers
Questioning
What it’s Like to Leave…
Questioning
Book of Mormon parallels to 1800s thought
Story
I’m offended, I want to sin and I’m happy to admit it.
Leadership
Top Ten Quotes from the “Boise Rescue” Fireside
Polygamy
Joseph Smith and Polyandry
Story
I’m Still Angry
Leadership
LDS Indoctrination and Retentive Socialization
Questioning
FairMormon Inadvertently Discredits First Vision Accounts
Story
It’s all about trust
Church
Carson Calderwood’s Leave And Leave It Alone
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