The Excommunication of Lyndon Lamborn - Part 2 of 3

Part 2 of 3
On August 19th, 2007, Lyndon Lamborn, lifelong member of the Mormon Church, was summoned to a "Disciplinary Council". He had been asking questions, researching the history of the Mormon church, sharing his findings with church members, and felt that he could no longer remain a church member due to the church's deceitfully one-sided presentation of the facts to church members.

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[artbulla]

Said Joseph, "Our lives have already become jeopardized by revealing... All we have said about them is truth, but it is not always wise to relate all the truth. Jesus, the Son of God had to refrain from doing so, and had to restrain his feelings many times for the safety of himself and his followers. (HC 6:608-9.)

[lclamborn]

The truth will cut its own way. (Joseph Smith Jr.)

To Latter-day Saints there can be no objection to the careful and critical study of the scriptures, ancient or modern.. (John A. Widtsoe)

This book [The Book of Mormon] is entitled to the most thorough and impartial examination. Not only does it merit such consideration, it claims, even demands the same. The man who cannot listen to an argument which opposes his views either has a weak position..." (Talmage)

[artbulla]

The character of the "modern" church is quite different from that of Joseph and Brigham. I received the following revelation (posted in three or four parts) on the necessity of secrecy concerning Adam God doctrine, part 1:

The Revelations of Jesus Christ

SECTION 33.

Revelation received April 5, 1983, on Adam, God doctrine, whether from the Lord or taught by Brigham Young "arbitrarily" by fiat as some who speak evil of dignities spuriously claim. Doctrine taught in the secret councils (->pt2)

[lclamborn]

Yet another proof that religion is man-made, it adapts and evolves.

[artbulla]

Please hear latest broadcast concerning necessity of secrecy concerning Adam God and the law of Abraham: blogtalkradiodotcom/artbulla

[lclamborn]

Secrecy and information control is a hallmark tactic of all mind control organizations. Secret meetings, which the LDS are famous for, and shrines for the elite (temples) are also part of destructive mind control. You might want to check out Steven Hassans book on mind control, or my book, "Standing for Something More".  To believe in a God who would test his child by commanding him to murder his son is a little on the kooky side, even by your standards, isn't it? Do you believe in such?

[lclamborn]

Suppression of information, ie, recommending that church members do not read the Banner of Heaven, is a peculiar kind of evil. If the book has interesting true facts, the person is denied the opportunity to replace misconceptions with reality. If the facts in the book are bogus, the reader is denied the opportunity to gain a better appreciation of the truth he already had as it collides with errror. Either way, suppression of information is bad. Reading the book helped me!

[blandinthebasement]

The only one speculating and revising history is you!

This guy even said himself he bought those books about Joseph Smith from an LDS publisher.

Get your head our of your proverbial arse.

[Jakesonaplane]

@drinkswithnedkelly Hah, I thought the same thing! I guess it really shows how unreliable those feelings can be if it tells you Nickelback is good!

But in all seriousness, I have an honest and deep admiration for this man. It takes a lot of conviction, integrity, and courage to do what he did after being involved for so long in the church-- especially while remaining as levelheaded and genuinely kind and concerned as he was.

[ImLDSRU2]

I like it that people who are faithless, rebellious and deniers of the Holy Ghost are excommunicated from the Church.

[sergeantrex]

I remember leaving the church in 2002. The Bishop told me that I had to have a church court like this one. I told em "I don't have to explain anything to anyone or be judged by anyone in a church court type setting." I insisted that they take my name off church records without a church court. They granted my wish in 2006.  The arrogance of the church is amazing.

[southerngent253]

Amen Lyndon.....Great job. 

[ZelphKinderhook]

@LDStothecore

Yes, it's very sad that the Mormon church is so corrupt and absolutely false. It's such a good thing that he got out!

[LDStothecore]

This guy loses his testimony, is an apostate and he puts a video about it on here. Very sad.

[lclamborn58]

@CounterCultureLives My motivation in addressing the dry council was to help them understand the shaky foundation of their core beliefs in the hope that they would have more tolerance for others like me, perhaps in their own families. So my remarks were reinforced with esteem for them, so they would know I cared. Some of these guys I had shared a campfire with, been on double dates, etc. They are all good men, doing what they thought was right and correct. Just misguided. Hope this helps.

[CounterCultureLives]

@LDSapologist71 So, if The Banner Under Heaven" is "a complete strawman" (sic), then WHY was it distributed by Deseret Books, which is a propaganda factory for LDS Shillsters, Inc.??

[CounterCultureLives]

@lclamborn58 Gotta' question for you Lyndon; Listening to your meeting with the LDS disciplinary council, I'm left to wonder why you spoke of "respecting" these jackals. Why?? These are the same people who sought to manipulate you, then condemn you for exposing the truth. These are the same people who lied to you. What respect did they deserve?? Why should you worry about taking too much time addressing them?? Truth is more important than time. Just asking..