Hi, I'm Spencer
I enjoy skiing, technology, and skepticism. I was a mormon.
About me
I grew up Mormon, married in the temple, etc. I was all in.
On my shelf
On the Mormon Spectrum
# Why I left More stories of 'Why I left' the Mormon church
I had always enjoyed science and had many things church related on my shelf due to that background. I learned about skepticism and finally applied it to my own belief and it all fell apart.
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No. My investigation lead me to a worldview that doesn't include supernatural belief.
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Off and on for ten years or more. I put lots on my shelf over the years.
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They we're sad, but once the shock wore off they are supportive of me dispite our different belief systems.
I am now divorced, due in part to my change in belief. My family has been overall supportive and I am happier than ever.
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I was mostly ignored. The two bishops I talked to were not helpful and only one other person ever asked me why I stopped going.