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Jon resides in Utah and was raised as a member of the LDS faith. After much study, soul-searching, and prayer, he came to conclude that he was probably wrong about his faith. Committed to finding truth, he continues to explore faith, science, and critical thinking.

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Why tear down religion when it does good things?

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More good can come from truth (whatever it might be) than anything else. Untruths might still be beneficial, but...
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The other side of Lehi's vision

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One of the most popular stories in the Book of Mormon is in 1 Nephi, the vision of the tree of life. According to the vision, the world is a dark and...
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Fear mongering: The Mormon Second Coming

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is an end-of-days religion, committed to the idea that Jesus' return is imminent. Although the LDS...
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Salt Lake City 2009 Exmormon Conference wrapup

The 2009 Exmormon Conference "No Price Too High" concluded this weekend in Salt Lake City Although the conference features a host of...
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Mormon apostle ignites passion and controversy

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Even before the 179th LDS Semiannual General Conference came to a close last weekend, a talk by Apostle Jeffrey R. Holland was swarming the Internet....
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DNA supports the Book of Mormon. And Atlantis.

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Although there is some debate over the origins of Native Americans, scientists largely support the theory that some 20,000 years ago, people migrated...
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An interview with the author of "Torn By God," a haunting exploration of faith

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Zoe Murdock's father became interested in polygamy while she was a child. He believed Celestial Marriage involved polygamy and was a law that must be...
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The Mountain Meadows Massacre

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September 11th marks the gruesome day when 152 years ago, some 120 men, women, and children were slaughtered in cold blood by a group of Mormons. The...
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Why praying for confirmation of truth cannot work.

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In a previous article, I discussed some of the faults with the "religion test," the process proposed to find the truth of God and his word....
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Evidence for the Book of Mormon: Do Nahom and Bountiful exist?

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According to the Book of Mormon, Lehi and his family leave Jerusalem and travel south near the coast of the Red Sea, stop at a place called Nahom,...
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