“They go through the most elaborate ceremonies for the consummation of the sacraments, the building of temples, the sending out of missionaries, the establishment of priesthoods…for the performance of rituals; but they forget one little detail—the practice of the commandments of Jesus.”

—Leo Tolstoy, 1884

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  • Table of Contents

    Introduction The Restoration God Our Heavenly Father Tithing The Word of Wisdom The Temple Healing The PreExistence Polygamy and Polyandry Blood Atonement Racism False Doctrines Christ and the LDS Church Christ and the Temple Christ and Eternal Families The Name… Continue reading

  • Resources

    Mormon Stories You aren’t alone. There are so many people, who, like you, are a little unsure about the LDS Church. John Dehlin at Mormon Stories is one of my personal heroes. He interviews Latter-day Saints from all backgrounds, on… Continue reading

  • A Note from the Author

    I wrote this document because I needed it when I left the Church. When I discovered elements of Joseph Smith’s history that did not align with my previous beliefs, I found myself stranded in the sea. The Church, my raft,… Continue reading