Exmodad shares a powerful story of transformation from a devoted Mormon to someone who found freedom in truth. His journey began in Italy, where he joined the Church as a young boy, along with his family. For years, he was a firm believer, deeply committed to the teachings and standards of the Mormon faith. However, during his mission in England, he began to uncover troubling aspects of Church history and doctrine that didn’t align with its truth claims.
This discovery was a turning point, leading him to question the foundations of his faith. Confronting the reality of the Church’s origins and practices was not easy—it was a deeply painful and traumatic process. Yet, he emerged stronger and more authentic, unburdened by the expectations of an institution he came to view as deeply flawed. Now, he embraces a life centered on honesty, authenticity, and compassion, sharing his story to help others navigate similar journeys.
I joined the Church in Italy at the age of 9. My mom was a single mom of 3 children. Myself and 2 sisters. I was a firm believer till I learned about the “problems” with the Church and its history on my mission in England. I was a Mormon.
It was all about the truth claims for me. The Church claims to be “the only true and living Church upon the face of the whole Earth” led by Jesus himself. They teach that Joseph Smith saw God and Jesus after an earnest prayer. They teach that the Book of Mormon is a real history of the American Indians, who came from a family in Jerusalem. They teach that the book of Abraham is a real scripture…
When you dig into the real history you’ll find that what the Church teaches is not how it all went. Joseph Smith was a con artist who claimed to be able to find hidden treasures and (illegally) charged people for it. You find that there is no evidence of the Nephites and Lamanites. That the book of Abraham came from a papyrus containing the Book of Breathings which has nothing to do with Abraham (the word Abraham doesn’t even appear on it) It became obvious that Joseph Smith made it all up.
It was a traumatic experience finding the truth. But I can say that I’m a lot happier now that I can be my authentic self, and not live by the standards of a Church who hoards billions of dollars while there’s people starving in the world.
Exmodad
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