My list of Bible scriptures being taken out of context in the LDS church is growing faster than I can document it.  Yesterday I read Ezekiel 37 about the “stick of Ephraim” and the “stick of Judah.” I get how sometimes the Bible uses metaphor and there might be some differing ideas on what it… Continue reading

This is such a striking concept for exMormons to learn. There really is no Biblical option anywhere to keep half the law and have the rest covered by grace. Living by some commandments and feeling “righteous” or “worthy” for doing so really disconnects a person from Christ because it lessens their understanding of how they’re… Continue reading

The LDS church encourages the investigators and members to pray about the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon, yet it is never so much as mentioned that God can reveal the same truth about the Bible! What a double standard if there ever was one. The church encourages personal revelation and seeking truth — but… Continue reading

It’s so fascinating how the Book of Mormon really didn’t reveal any new doctrine at all. It only reflects the discussions already happening in Joseph Smith’s time. Here’s a quick conversation with Chat GPT, but I do own the book about the burned over district, where I can learn more in depth about this. **… Continue reading

It is a heresy in the LDS church to say you need to be free from sin (and addiction) before you can be saved or take sacrament/communion. Romans 5:8 “But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 7:15 “I do not do what I… Continue reading

A few days ago, my family went to see the Draper Philharmonic perform Arise: Ignite the Praise. This was a Christian music event with choir, orchestra, soloists, children’s choir and ASL! It was very well done. It was interesting for me to sit in an interfaith space and do some reflection. No doubt most of… Continue reading

“If the highest place I reached is at your feet, then I’ve done it all.” This is a photo of a new song being sung at The Well, when something really struck me about this line! I’ve never seen people so excited and enthusiastic about “only” getting to God’s feet, and praising Him like I’ve… Continue reading

Last week I talked about the New Testament letters speaking about the cross in terms of salvation repeatedly and never once mentioning Gethsemane.  Today let’s look back to the Old Testament. Did the Old Testament talk about the cross, or about Gethsemane?  The Bible is amazing. It’s full of prophecy, and it’s full of the… Continue reading

A year and a half ago, my world shattered when I came to the realization that the beliefs I had held onto for nearly 40 years were probably all lies. Most who find themselves in this place of LDS faith crisis do so because they have found the narratives of the church don’t check out… Continue reading