authority
The LDS Church claims to be the only true church with authority restored through Joseph Smith via visits from heavenly messengers. This priesthood authority is required to perform valid ordinances like baptism, confirmation, and temple sealings. Members are taught to follow church leaders without question, as they speak for God. Critics argue this authority claim is unfounded, creates unhealthy power dynamics, discourages critical thinking, and has been used to justify harmful practices throughout church history.
Profiles with authority on their "shelf":
TimI'm a single father of two boys. I love art and the natural world. I was a mormon.
Connor Ross AldridgeI enjoy philosophical discussions, to inquire reasonable explanations of phenomena's. I'd seek educational institutions to help the public to better understand anthropology as a scientific theory for acknowledging human origins. I was a mormon.
Frey HigleyI enjoy the culinary arts, theatre, and sewing. I was a mormon.
Andy WilsonI enjoy photography, meditation, cycling, walking and travel. I am a truth-seeker. I was a mormon.
jacobI'm a lover of geography, tokusatsu, Deadpool, and music (basically every genre). I'm 19, I love traveling and learning about other cultures, and I was a Mormon
kingofweirdWe're a queer DID system with autism and generalized anxiety disorder. We were a mormon.
ashmonster2000I’m a husband, father, Soldier, and secular humanist working on the best version of myself. I was a mormon.
Brooklyn ParksI knew I was ignorant of what Mormonism was. Then I decided it was time to learn.
LandonI'm a computer engineering PhD student. I believe everyone is worthy and has inherent value. I was a mormon.
Larry CampI love my wife, my kids, Hawaii, the outdoors, softball and believe it or not, I was a mormon.
Erica HanerI was a mormon, but the church no longer serves me in a healthy way.
livandletliveI'm a paramedic and love learning and helping people however I can. I was a mormon.Create an account to share your own story.