Leaving mormonism

I just did something I thought I would never do. I resigned my membership in The Church of Jesu

Mormon clergymen are not mandated reporters?? How is that even ethical?? So much for morals!!

This quest for perfection followed me everywhere I went, and no matter what I just couldn't measure up. I realize now that it was mostly internal pressure to be perfect, but it definitely originated from the Mormon culture. While my husband was on his mission I was completely lost. I needed to pick a career. Figure out college. So instead I ran away to live with a friend and spent 6 months procrastinating my decisions. I felt my missionary slowly slipping away as he seemed to grow closer to…

2012 December Ensign – Sacred Transformations: ““If paying tithing means that you can’t pay for water or electricity, pay tithing. If paying tithing means that you can’t pay your rent, pay tithing. Even if paying tithing means that you don’t have enough money to feed your family, pay tithing. “[footnote]Sacred Transformations, Aaron L. West – 2012 […]

I had such positive feedback from last weeks episode where I revealed my decision to no longer belong to any organized religion. But, of course there is always the negative that comes with any worthwhile endeavor, or anytime you choose to speak your truth. Overall, the feedback was great and I realized there are so …

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Anti-Mormons enjoy claiming people are leaving the LDS faith in droves. I haven’t seen any droves go by where we live, but there is little doubt the LDS faith is struggling to keep pace with the changing mores of American society. The wide and spacious buildings have never been more alluring. Those leaving the faith rarely leave it for another faith, but rather choose to give up on faith. What is to be done?