Questioning
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Factual Claims
This entry is part 2 of 7 in the series Examining Church Claims — Don Cohen The Church makes many specific claims about matters of history (both its own, and that of other peoples),…
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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…