Leaving the Fold: Episode 1

The video diary of a young man resigning from the Mormon Church.

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[kevangreen18]

christianity not matter what demonimation has one single common thread that mormonism completey denies..... Jesus is GOD..... the only god.. the mighty god. elohim..jehova.. king of kings.. and Lord of lords....

[charliechill]

@kevangreen18 check your facts. i used to be a missionary. i did nothing but study and teach mornonism for two years. they're all a joke. mormons are christians just like every other christian sect. and they're all fake, ridiculous organizations led by haughty and selfish leaders who prey on their followers' fears. no mainstream christian church is better than another. don't kid yourself.

[dustinfinance]

I'm glad that the church helped you for the time in your life when you needed it. Missions are really great experiences and they teach you so much, but it can be difficult to reconcile that experience with your new-found values. There is a reason for everything that is brought into your life. If I can give you any advice it would be to remember your intentions during your church service; most likely they were altruistic. Hold on to that, and hold on to your friends in Russia.

[charliechill]

@dustinfinance thanks for your kind words. i appreciate the advice and i'll remember it.

[moparmonster1965]

Were it not for being gay, would you have ultimately lead the church anyway? Is there anything that bothers you about it outside of your sexuality and the church's stance on it?

[charliechill]

@moparmonster1965 it's not just being gay and i can't say whether i would've left, but i am grateful for having my eyes opened. the church isn't true. plain and simple. it's just the same as every other false religion. there is no difference between the lds church and every other mormon sect. it just so happens that the lds sect has gained more members than all the others. that doesn't make it true, however.

[rsjumpers]

What I was saying about trinity is that it was suggested as church docterine with no scriptual base, it was based by Christ saying I am as my father as my father is in me, no kidding my son is like me as I am in him. So before you write nasty notes about dinosaurs not being in the bible but they existed, I never said they didn't, I merely said that Trinity was Doctorine to explain that one verse in the Bible. When we read the bible a verse at a time we can darn near make it say anything.

[SatchmoSings]

Very religious people shun the Republicanism of The United States of America; they have a superior revelation to that of Republicanism and for them that's enough.

Indeed, they hate the freedoms of this Republic as much as a Communist does; the Communist too, has a "superior revelation" to that of the US Founders.

[rsjumpers]

@wannawatchu66 What your not getting is is there are pieces you are missing. You are well educated in the scriptures but sometimes education isn't enough, again I encourage you to read about my story on Mormon.org you discover truth about me. Then you will discover while these crippled hands take the time to write back to you. Truth is something we all seek, but truth comes from the Holy Ghost. Sometimes we study so hard we miss what is in front of us. Pray about it.

[rsjumpers]

@wannawatchu66 Look in Genesis you will find the words We and Us and our, that is not one God there is one Heavenly Father, His only Begotten Son, and the Holy Ghost ask Heavenly Father why these words were used in the beginning of his word passed down to his prophet. They are not typos or mistakes and the Holy ghost will bear witness of that truth, I went through the scriptures you quoted and I feel the same this is your interpretation, Passed from generation to generation.

[rsjumpers]

@wannawatchu66 If you want to know more about what I believe believe about the "GodHead" I invite you to search me out on Mormon.org, maybe even get a copy of the book of Mormon it does not teach the "Trinity" But one thing that was mentioned in an earlier post Let the Holy Spirit Guide you, If you Follow teachings of men if you let the Holy Spirit Guide you, Than you are following Heavenly Fathers Plan, That is why we were sent such a precious gift.

[rsjumpers]

@wannawatchu66 the "Mormon" church or the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day saints Yes Teaches the "God Head"teaches it as three working in one common purpose, not the trinity "one God" I suggest as you stated earlier the book of Mormon teaches the Trinity read it again and we are not the only church to belief the "trinity" is doctrine and not scriptural several other christian church belief the trinity to be Doctrine not having foundation in scriptures

[wannawatchu66]

@rsjumpers So, to continue comparing scripture with scripture, not only does Deuteronomy 6:4 teach only one God, numerous passages in Isaiah clearly state that not only is there only one God, but that no one else ever will be (43:10, 44:6, 45:5). Jesus claimed to be God (I AM) in John 8:58, a direct reference to Exodus 3:14. We're NOT just reading "a verse at a time" here. Only one God, three persons Who exist as That one God, and numerous verses that teach this.

[wannawatchu66]

@rsjumpers Wasn't trying to come across as "nasty." But again, one hermeneutical principle is to compare scripture with scripture. In Hebrews 1:8, the Father (Who is obviously God!) calls the Son "God." In Acts 5:3-4, the Holy Spirit is called "God." Yet in Deuteronomy 6:4, we see that the Lord is ONE (Hebrew word "echad" meaning a *compound unity*). Three persons, one God, called the "Godhead," "Trinity," or "Triune God." In other words, three "whos," one "what." Hope that helps you.

[wannawatchu66]

@rsjumpers Hi jumpers, just now saw your post. With the dinosaur thing, I didn't mean you said they didn't exist, I was only trying to underscore my point that just because a word isn't in the Bible doesn't mean it isn't true, doctrinal, didn't exist, etc. The Book of Mormon teaches the Trinity. When interpreting the Bible, it's important to compare scripture with scripture, IOW, different passages about the same thing to get a fuller orbed picture of what's being taught.

[MistressInked]

You can now resign by EMAIL. It's FREE and QUICK!

dodgegw@ldschurch(dot)org

[adoracle1]

@charliechill

I agree, religion is not the answer, in fact it more frequently does more harm than good to the condition of the soul in the end... faith,study and fellowship is the answer. All should study, NONE should just take the traditions and doctrines of men as the poor substitute that it is.