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Jerald and Sandra Tanner’s Testimonies
The Tanners’ stories of how they came to faith in Christ beyond Mormonism.
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Testing the Book of Mormon (tract)
By Jerald and Sandra Tanner Some members of the Mormon Church have made fantastic claims about archaeologists using the Book of Mormon. For example, one letter written by a prominent Mormon, dated May 3, 1936, maintained that the Book of Mormon was used by the government to unravel the problem of the aborigines. . . . it…
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Jesus and Joseph Smith (tract)
Although Joseph Smith is admired as a saintly prophet and even compared himself to Jesus Christ, history shows a great gap of character between the two.
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Fall of the Book of Abraham (tract)
By Jerald and Sandra Tanner According to Mormon writers, the “Book of Abraham” was supposed to have been written on papyrus by Abraham about 4,000 years ago. This very same papyrus, it is claimed, was acquired by Joseph Smith in 1835. Smith translated the papyrus and published it under the title, “The Book of Abraham.”…
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Temple Marriage?
One of the most important tenants of the LDS Church is the necessity of temple ordinances, teaching that a temple marriage is required for Eternal life. Yet there is no mention of temple marriage in either the Bible or the Book of Mormon.
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Joseph Smith and the Kinderhook Plates (tract)
By Jerald and Sandra Tanner In 1843 six brass plates were found in a mound in Kinderhook, Illinois. Mormons who saw the plates were impressed by their ancient appearance and felt that they would prove Joseph Smith’s Book of Mormon. In a letter written from Nauvoo, Illinois, dated May 2, 1843, Charlotte Haven said that…
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Obstacles to Leaving Mormonism
Different assumptions often desensitize us to the perspective of LDS friends and family who are pondering. Take a moment to consider some of those before bulldozing into a conversation.
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The Struggle of Leaving Mormonism
It’s easy to forget that intellectual topics are not always the main challenge for people who are doubting their LDS faith. Hearing some of their stories can remind us of the complexity of their struggles.
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The Worst Prison of All (tract)
By Jerald and Sandra Tanner When people discuss objectionable prisons the name of Alcatraz is often mentioned as one of the toughest. Alcatraz was often referred to as “The Rock” and has been described as the “island of no return.” According to a guide booklet published by the Golden Gate National park Association, the prison was redesigned…
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Power Over the Entire World (tract)
By Jerald and Sandra Tanner Although they had many military victories, none of these leaders were able to bring the entire world into subjection to themselves for even a moment. Furthermore, the power and riches they did gain did not last very long. Hitler gained the support he needed in Germany in 1934, but by…