After serving in every ward & stake ecclesiastical position my shelf collapsed over the truth claims.
For many reasons, people often choose to leave quietly or feel they have to go it alone. But if you are having doubts or are contemplating leaving the church, I know it can be scary and it can be so lonely–I’d recommend finding at least one safe person you trust that you can confide in! I took the plunge and reached out to people that I knew had left and it was comforting to swap stories. The main reason I’m choosing to share my journey publicly now is that I want people to know they’re not alone, and there’s no shame in following your own path; there’s actually a ton of joy in it :)
Being half-black, learning about the church's doctrines, revelations, and policies of racism hurt me deeply; they were incredibly personal. I had never personally felt the sting and shame of racism in my life, until I felt it through the Mormon church.
If you’re struggling in the church or contemplating leaving, You’re not alone! For the past year I have been very cautious about who I shared news of my leaving with, as I don’t want to hurt or offend anyone, cause rifts, or invite debate or reactivation efforts. But as the news has slowly trickled out, I have been amazed by the number of Mormon friends I have who have confided in me that they have also left the church.
I left the LDS church 9 years ago when I discovered disturbing things in church history and feel that God led me out of the church.
Skimming the fat from milk is the story the church tells about why Thomas B Marsh left the church in apostasy.
Tyler was a mormon. Continue reading Tyler's full wasmormon profile at https://wasmormon.org/profile/banterfix/
I took a deep dive into the truth claims of the so-called church. What hurt me most was that I was never given the chance to decide with all the information available to me. I felt betrayed and lied to.
I’m a logically thinking, LGBT defending, truth searching father and medical professional. I was Mormon.
I have 3 children and love being involved in their development. I try to teach them critical thinking skills and how to hone their BS detector.