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
D&C 132, polygamy and Harold B. Lee
Leadership
Four Alternatives to Church Policy in Handbook 1, Section 16.13 with “Clarifications”
Story
Before the facts, it didn’t make sense
Questioning
To peek behind the curtain: weighing the decision to investigate LDS truth-claims
Doctrine
America, Chris Columbus, The Bundy’s, and Sorrow
Book of Mormon
Questions to Ask
Leadership
Top Ten Quotes from the “Boise Rescue” Fireside
Doctrine
Letter to parents: Thoughts on the Word of Wisdom
Story
Knowledge and our younger generations
Church
Carson Calderwood’s Leave And Leave It Alone
Book of Mormon
Reformed Egyptian Four Surviving Characters
Story
I’m offended, I want to sin and I’m happy to admit it.
Leadership
Response to “How Does Gay Marriage Hurt Us? Here’s How”
Story
I’m Still Angry
Story
Thanks TSCC, thanks for nothing
Questioning
The Shunning Key
Questioning
Check Your Premises
Book of Mormon
Exact Location of the Waters of Ripliancum
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