Posted by:
sam
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Date: August 13, 2017 03:25PM
I do not post on here very often. But, as lifetime member/leader in the Mormon Church, I can say it is never too late. I was a Bishop, on the High Council three times, EQP, and so forth.
After finding out the "truth" about this church, I struggled for a number of years to muster up the courage to do what I needed to do. I was trapped (it felt like) and was in shock. I had doubts along the way, even when I served as a Bishop. But, when I finally spend dozens of hours reading the "real" early history of the church and the work of many pioneers of this movement, I knew I had to do something. Watching the church respond to many of these claims and telling half-truths or just lies, I was outraged. When you spend your life devoted to this church and serving in many capacities, it is not easy to leave. It takes some guts (or at least it did for me).
Well, I left the church and ended up getting a divorce. This resulted in a conflict with one of my children (it has gotten a little better, however).
I found a loving woman who was also once a Mormon. We now have peace and love in our relationship. While many cultists shun me and gossip about me, I don't care. I am happy and KNOW I did the right thing. The church disgusts me. It seems like it is more of a commercial real estate company than a church. It will do anything to protect its power base and its base of followers. I know that many have left and many want to leave but are afraid to, mostly for family reasons.
Well, my point is that you can gain peace, love, and a new life. For me, it took a long time and it was painful. But, it was worth it. I would imagine the longer a person is in the church and the more devoted, the tougher it is to leave and change your life. But, the truth is the truth, the facts are the facts, and, I cannot change any of that.
I appreciate so much those that have stood up against the false claims of the church and have been persecuted by the church. Without them, I don't think I could have done this. Their examples (Jeremy Runnells and John Dehlin have especially been helpful to me in recent years) have been priceless to me.
I wish everyone peace of mind and love no matter what your situation might be.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/13/2017 08:02PM by sam.