Questioning
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Factual Claims
The Church makes many specific claims about matters of history (both its own, and that of other peoples), the migration of people from one continent to another, the translation of ancient documents,…
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So, you want to help someone going through a faith crisis…
The odds of you knowing of someone going through a faith crisis seem to be increasing. Perhaps that is because more people are going through faith crises. Perhaps the internet provides an avenue for…
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Navigating Death
One of the hardest things to try to come to terms with — NOT knowing. Is there life after death? Will we see our loved ones again? It wasn’t as scary when…
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Series: My Search for Truth - Wes TConclusion to Why I No Longer Believe
I’ve focused mostly on the Book of Mormon, since I accept that it is the keystone of the religion, just as Joseph Smith, Jr stated. The Book of Abraham and his other…
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Series: My Search for Truth - Wes TShould We Avoid Doubts and Questions?
There is a real fear among the some faithful that questioning the veracity of the church or the Book of Mormon is a sure way to lose your soul to the devil.…
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Series: My Search for Truth - Wes TWhy I No Longer Believe
I have always appreciated that LDS members are taught to value intelligence and truth. I want the church to be true. It has generally been a positive force in my life. I…
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How I Lost my Faith by Defending it
I followed the faithful path outlined for every young man: baptism, priesthood, Eagle Scout, missionary, BYU graduate, and eternal husband, sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. I was on my way to…