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Is the LDS Church the House of Israel?
A couple months ago, I wrote a post comparing the LDS church to the New Testament church. Today I want to do something similar: I want to compare the LDS church to the ancient Israelites. For as long as I’m aware, the Mormons have called themselves the House of Israel. When they get a patriarchal Continue reading
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I FINALLY DID IT!!!
That podcast and post about Gnosticism really sealed the deal for me! I have felt a huge surge of certainty since then. Glory to God! The masonry is in the TRASH! Continue reading
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Was I Truly Converted?
When people walk away from the “true and living gospel,” faithful Mormons need some way to explain it. Sometimes they say, “you just wanted to sin.” A lot of times, the thought is “they were never truly converted.” I admit this was my go-to response to explain anyone who left the church. I had some Continue reading
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The Veil Separates us From God
As I began to question the church, find answers, and distance myself, I wore my garments for as long as possible. I even stopped attending Mormon church and went to my new Christian church wearing garments under my jeans. I was trying to be cohesive with my friends. I was trying to please my husband Continue reading
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Teams and Jerseys
Last month I posted about getting along with other Christians, and what I’ve experienced as a Mormon when others were suspicious of me. I’ve been thinking more about this. Are Mormons and Christians really at odds? Jeff at Hello Saints (actually I don’t remember if it was Jeff himself or a guest on his Summit) Continue reading
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The Cross
If there was a simple symbol you could wear that would identify you as a Christian, indicating Christ’s atonement for you, would you want to wear it? Why ever not? I can’t help wondering if the reason Mormons don’t wear a cross is because it’s powerful. It would be antithetical to the church’s true purpose. Continue reading
All I Possess 