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On 18-Jun-2010, Suzanne said:	I just read a comment from a former Mormon that blew me away, but I know that it happens. Many of my friends have experienced this, as have I. Here's what he said:"If you haven't heard by now I've removed my web page.I've chosen an alias because I'm still trying to find a way to bring my page back. It was my mistake for using my real name, I felt that to do otherwise would be cowardly. I guess the joke's on me.I was born and raised a Mormon in Southern California. My ancestors crossed the Plains in covered wagons, and I have ancestors who were married to both Joseph Smith and Brigham Young.To be a Mormon takes a lot of dedication and time. The average service on Sunday is over three hours, and that's not counting other activities during the week. The Church makes sure its members are always involved, which is one of its selling points. Mormons are made to feel important. Ever since I can remember, Mormonism just didn't seem right to me. The teachings were so different from other Christian religions that I never felt comfortable with it.Religious instruction starts early with constant reinforcement. Everyone around me was so sure Mormonism was the right religion. I felt that I was just a bad person who wasn't 'getting it'.These feelings continued to grow as I did. I tried to believe. I read the Book of Mormon and prayed about it. I never received the 'burning in the bosom' talked about by Mormons. This was suppose to be a signal from God that the individual had found the true Church. This made me feel even worse. I was a rebellious child, and Mormonism isn't the ideal religion for that. It's very structured with clean-cut boundaries as to behavior and status. Needless to say, my activities put me near the bottom of the pecking order. As I approached the missionary age (18-19), I sat through farewell meetings for my friends. I heard the girls cry while the young missionaries would almost glow with religious fervor for the Lord. My mother would talk about how nice the meeting was, and plan what they were going to do for my farewell. I would smile and feel like dirt. I knew that a mission was out of the question, because I didn't believe. Yet, I didn't quite know why. As time passed, and it was clear I wasn't going on a mission, people's attitudes towards me changed. Conversations stopped when I came near, and everyone always had something to do and left. My social life was finished because Mormon girls are taught that their prime duty in life is to marry a returned missionary and raise children. There was only one young woman who treated me with kindness during that time. B. E., if you ever read this, thanks. I drifted further and further away from even the most basic Mormon beliefs; however, I still has to attend while living with my parents. Seeing everyone believing and content just pushed me further into depression and confusion. I joined the Air Force at age 21 and left for basic training. While there, I once again tried to return to Mormonism. I reread the Book of Mormon and prayed, but it didn't help.I was stationed at March AFB, Ca., near Riverside. Leaving the Church was easy, and I didn't miss it at all. I was always told that I'd feel an emptiness in my life without it, but I didn't.Mormons are very tenacious people and don't like the idea that one of their members is back-sliding. Since I was still on the membership roles, I could be tracked down. Men from the Church would come to my home and ask me to come back. Their visits would average about once every 4 to 6 months. I would get phone calls both at work and home for the same purpose. I was considered an 'inactive' member by this time.Mormons have a program called fast-offerings. The first Sunday of every month, members are required to fast from the Saturday evening meal until Sunday evening meal. The average food cost is then calculated, and that amount is given to the Church (as a minimum donation). On that day, twelve year old boys are handed a package of envelopes. On them are the names and addresses of inactive members living within certain boundaries as well as those individuals who couldn't attend the fast meeting. The boys are then driven to the targeted houses and ask for a fast offering. I was hit up for this as well.I left for Korea for a 1 year tour and wasn't there two months before they found me again! I had to live in a dormitory and my neighbors would tell me about missionaries knocking on my door and asking about me. I worked rotating shifts and was seldom home. The visits had gotten so frequent that my neighbors taped a sign to my door saying 'Mormons, go away!' Religious recruitment is forbidden on military installations. How did they get in? How did they keep on finding me? As a result, I had my dog tags changed for religious preference.After my return to the U.S., I started doing my own research into the history and doctrine of the Mormon Church. As stated earlier, I required three independent sources of information to confirm a belief or event. The reason for this is while the Mormons were starting their religion, they were persecuted. While some anti-Mormon literature was written, there was also a great deal of objective and firsthand accounts as well. If three different sources agreed on an event, it was unlikely to be pure hate literature. What I found out was very different from what I was taught growing up. The Church version of Mormon history is a heavily doctored one designed more for the raising up of faith than recording accurate history.Independent research is highly discouraged. Members are told to view, read, and listen only to Church approved sources. The more I learned on my own, the more I believed that Mormonism is not the true religion of God. I was no longer bothered by the thought that I was going to the Telestial kingdom (the lowest of three worlds Mormons believe will exist in the afterlife) for casting away the true gospel. The discrepancies between the historical and Church versions were so wide that I started to get angry. All my life, I was taught to believe that Mormonism developed in a certain way, and now it was all wrong.It got to the point that I wanted to sever every tie with the Church that I could. I called the local bishop and asked him to forward a letter to Salt Lake City, Utah. In that letter I stated that I wanted my name removed from the records of the Church. He sounded very distressed. He stated that he didn't even know I was in his boundary (I guess the dog tags was how they kept finding me). He asked to meet with me, but I declined. I told him that I didn't want to talk to anyone, no one was to come to my home, and no one was to call. He was agitated and somewhat dumb-founded. He asked me if I had sinned against the Church, and, if I had, that I must go through a bishop's court. In this court I'd be judged as to whether I warranted excommunication, in other words, cut from the Church on their terms. I told him that I wouldn't attend any court because I no longer recognized his authority (he didn't like that). After some more discussion, he agreed, and I mailed him my letter.About two weeks later, I was away for the evening. When I returned, my wife told me that the bishop had come over. He told her that he needed my phone number and priesthood records. After she let him in, he immediately started looking around for me. He asked her if she was Mormon (she isn't). He told her all the horrible things that would happen to me in the afterlife if I continued with this process. After getting his information, he left. I was furious when I found out. The only reason he was there was to get my phone number (it's unlisted). I clearly told him I wasn't to be contacted at home, and he disregarded my wishes.About two months passed without any progress. I received a phone call one evening from the bishop. He asked me to meet with him at the Church next Sunday. My initial thought was that he had my membership cancellation notice. But as I thought about it, it didn't make sense. It would've been mailed to me. I asked him what he wanted to talk to me about. There was silence for about twenty seconds before he spoke. He said that the Lord had a calling for me. I shouldn't have been surprised, but I was. I asked him to repeat what he said, and he did, adding that we needed to talk about it. I told him I wasn't an active member and wasn't interested. He turned nasty then, mocking my voice and started pronouncing doom on my head if I refused the Lord. I hung up the phone. This happened in Jan. ' 95. By this time I knew that he wasn't going to honor my request. I started to look for another way out. I couldn't believe the trouble I was having getting out of a church! If I had gone ahead with a bishop's court, it would've already been over. The Mormon Church doesn't like people leaving on their own. It makes them look bad. But if the person has been excommunicated, they can say that the person was a sinner and didn't deserve to be a Mormon.I contacted a lawyer and told him what had happened. At first he looked at me a little strange but as he got the full story, decided to help me. He told me he would call Salt Lake and advise them to release me. If they didn't, then I was going to sue the Church for harassment. In addition, he wanted the records to reflect that the only reason I was removed was because I had requested it.I went home and just shook my head. I was amazed at this whole thing. If it wasn't so pitiful, it would've been funny.The next day, I came home from work and checked the mail. In it was a package sent overnight express. Inside was my records cancellation letter from the local bishop. It was a Xerox and written in the top right-hand corner was 'Nov. 94'. I just laughed, they were fighting to the end. I decided to develop a Web page to express my opinions and become a point of contact for others who had gone through the same experiences I did. It got pretty popular, receiving over 31,000 hits in seven months. I was helping people who've had their lifes thrown into turmoil by leaving the Mormon church. As my page received more exposure, the members in my parents area started to mobilize. My parents were harrassed by people they've gone to church with for over 20 years. Instead of exhibiting Christian-type values such as comforting them for the loss of a son from Mormonism, they received emotional blackmail instead. My father's health started to suffer as a result of it.I was forced to remove my page from the Internet because I was stating my opinion and it scared them. Mormons have long cried "Persecution! The world won't let us believe what we want and publish/think what we want." Well, that same attitude has been used on me. Since they couldn't get to me they turned on my parents. Another example of a repressive, closed-minded church that will work tirelessly to stop anyone who dares express an opinion of Mormonism that hasn't been through the Church's sanitation machine. I've had many people tell me I should write a book, I'm in process of doing that."How sad that a church feels the need to take hostages.
On 17-May-2010, Natalie said:	Growing up a Mormon, I was never allowed to ask questions or debate concerns I had about many aspects of the religion. I was to sit tight and have faith. Mormons tell you all the time to have faith. That is what they build their religion on. And faith isn't something that can be proven, so there you go. Have faith=good mormon. Wavering faith=bad mormon. My heart goes out to all those who walk through life blinded by the inability to choose for themselves. Mormons will say, "wait! I do get to choose for myself and I choose to be a mormon!" No you don't. You either don't know any better, haven't looked at the extensive historical inacuracies of mormon canon, never thought to question something that sounded strange, and became comfortable going through life with a script in your hand telling you what you can and cannot do and what will happen if you do or do not do something. I requested my records be removed at the age of 21, and it was a process. I stated that I did not believe Joseph Smith was a prophet of any sort, the book of mormon and other mormon canon were not true, and I did not recognize the "churches" authority to dictate whether I was worthy or not worthy enough to be a mormon. I also stated that "excommunication" was not to be included in my records because this was my choice, not the church's. They sent letters back saying I needed to see a bishop, to which I replied I did not recognize any authority of a bishop and therefore would not meet with one. After nine months I finally received a letter, after numerous letters of intimidation on their part, stating my records had been removed and excommunication would not be included as cause of the removal. I cannot emphasize enough the tremendous unexpected burden that was lifted from my shoulders. I had feared these men. I had sufferede humiliating "confessions," been told not to take the sacrement for my sins (I was around 12 and the whole congregation could see I wasn't taking the bread and water), and I realized they had no power. None. They were men who lived next door, my friend's dad, school teachers, but all just men. They had no priesthood that aimed to pound the fear of God in to me. I don't think I ever really grasped that until that letter came in the mail after I stood up for myself and refused their claim of authority. I don't hate the church. My parents are very active and we get along great. If you need a map to follow and someone to tell you how to live every single part of your life than mormonism is the church for you. No free thinking. I am so thankful that I "saw the light" and got out. I am no longer a Christian but believe everyone has a right to their religion. I am speaking from my own experience. That is all I can truly know.
On 13-May-2010, Oliver said:	I baptized several people on my mission in the early 80's. Later, when I discovered that the church is nothing more than a well oiled propaganda machine, I felt so bad about what I had done to those people I called all of them up and apologized. I guess the joke was on me...only one was still active...
On 12-Apr-2010, J. Frost said:	I speak from the perspective of a seeker of truth. I was convinced by the mannerisms and polite ways of the missionaries who visited me that they were sincere in their belief. However, when I followed them down the path that they(the Mormon missionaries guided me on) even to baptism by some Elders of the church. My quest and subsequent experiences(which include praying that God will reveal whether this is truth or NO)led me to a very definite conclusion that Mormon Doctrine is not Spiritual. I experienced the emptiest feeling during my baptism(I can only describe it as NOTHINGNESS or A VACUUM)this convinced me to flee from any further association with the LDS. church. I am and always have been a fervent scholar/student of all things Biblical. Throughout my 41 yrs of study I had always felt the presence of a benevolent Being with me. During the Baptism that Presence was strangely absent(the best I can describe this) I have much respect for all people and their personal belief...(so long as theirs doesn't include harming others) and I declare that my experience and my prayers to God concerning these matters are what sent me away from it all! Do with it whatever you will, this is my True Testimony!
On 05-Apr-2010, Oliver said:	As a former true believing Mormon I have watched this back and forth debate between the believers, and the apostates for more than 30 years, and I have postulated a couple of common themes. First the Believers attack sites such as this, without a single honest example of a lie or misstatement that appears on these pages, nor do they even offer a rebuttal. It all comes down to their faith, and their testimonies. The other theme I find so interesting, and compelling, is that I have found NO other religion like the LDS church that its biggest critics are former members, and most of them return missionaries, and also having gone through the temple to get married. What does that say about this so called religion? The whole church is predicated on the validity of the the First Vision, and not only has that been questioned, but there is NO, supporting science to back any of JS's claims up. No Hebrew DNA. No over sea migration. No Artifacts. Not a single example of any of the battles fought. No accurate geographical representations. The book of Abraham was a fabrication, "translated" from a funeral scroll 2000 years After the time of Abraham. The list goes on. But no matter how strong your testimony is, the red light of doubt ought to be blinking when your church tells you it is spiritually unhealthy to delve into the history of the church, and my personal favorite, to read and review only faith promoting literature. The LDS church could have given lessons to Lenin on how to operate a successful Communist regime. Proud to be a "son of perdition."
On 12-Mar-2010, Jennifer said:	I too grew up in Utah. About half of my family is still mormon. A few of us have seen the "light" and left this crazy religion behind. I haven't been to a mormon service in years. I recently attended a mormon funeral. It really slammed home for me that I have made the right choice in leaving this religion. It was unbelievable how many people that spoke in the funeral ended their speech by saying "I know this is the true church, JS was a true prophet of God, the book of mormon is true". They all sound like brain washed robot's who just repeat what they heard their parents say when the were sitting in testimony meeting at age 3. I believe that at an early age mormon kids are taught fear and guilt and to NEVER question any mormon teachings. They grow up believing they can never question anything they have learned. Then they become full tithe payers so they can make it into the "celestial kingdom". The perfect plan to keep these people paying all of their hard earned money to get into mormon heaven. My heart goes out to these people trying to leave this cult. I'm so happy and fulfilled to be where I am today. Raising my kids in a healthy christian environment, where we celebrate and Jesus and God. There is no fear or guilt. This website made it so easy for me see the differences in the Bible and book of mormon. Thanks for all of your hard work!
On 03-Dec-2009, Suzanne J said:	I attended the LDS Church until my early teens. Every time I heard someone "bear their testimony" I wondered how can a child know this is the true church of God. My conclusion was that it's a phrase everyone uses, because they're supposed to. It took me 40+ years before I searched for a new faith, and I am now a devoted Episcopalian. In my communion classes, I learned that no faith should tell me what to do--I don't have to disclose my financial status; I don't have anyone checking up on me if I miss church; I can be myself, and if some days I'm not perfect, I know that God loves me no matter what. I was encouraged to attend other faiths before making my decision. The Mormon church would never encourage that. I work with many Mormon people, and all I hear is their absolute need for money and things, yet they are untruthful when reporting their hours worked—that’s breaking the law, but they don’t see it that way. One person told me a joke about a Bishop who played golf on Sunday and made a hole in one but he couldn't tell anyone. I said why? He said the Sabbath is holy--we can't do things like that on Sunday. I said why would God not love you if you played golf on Sunday? The same individual told me about renting a popular DVD, but he could only watch 5 minutes because it was filled with smut. I was incredulous--in the first 5 minutes of the film, a young girl had shorts on, and that was smut? I can't believe the egotism of these people. This guy was telling me how righteous he was on the one hand, and yet I knew if he had the chance, he'd watch that film from beginning to end. The Scriptures tell us all we need to know about god and how He hopes we conduct our lives. He doesn't say "only if you do it this way will I love you." He loves me no matter what.
On 11-Nov-2009, Mary said:	I left my religion out of ignorance, and converted to Mormonism out of ignorance as well. One day I went away, and lived over the Far East for 5 years. Then my eyes opened, my mind cleared up and many questions were resolved and answered. It is true… Mormonism is just a well managed business, and like every other big successful company, they also have the best religion propaganda in our planet. They have one of the best organized religions multinational on the planet. All base on a fallacy, now to big and to powerful their presidents and people in command are to make changes, very carefully done changes within their books in order to make some sense out of such craziness. A regular Mormons are pleasant, and good friends, they help when a person needs them and they are quite organized and faithful. They don’t know better, and most probably they will not… and may be is better that way, what dissolution, can you imagine? What a pain. Today I love them for what they are.

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