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April 2011
Hello! I’ve been involved in the LDS church for about 6 months now, and am starting to question many of the doctrines.
April 2011
I just been watching your video ‘Why Mormons Leave.’ I am a Mormon
. . . having doubts . . . I have been baptised on Jan 19/2010, . . . I have also been noticing when I stopped reading the Book of Mormons and praying to be guided the right way I was seeing contradictions in the BOM which goes against the bible. . . . I have issues with the temple side of the mormonism, . . . I have done baptism for the dead . . .
Also I have felt it was taking me away more from Jesus Christ and as for home teaching I stopped doing it. . . . I also noticed that missionaries don’t tell you everything about Mormonism either. Also D&C 132 still talks of polygamy . . . Also I noticed the Mormons want to baptise their new members very quickly . . .
May 2011
Ms. Sandra you are a beacon of light to those of us that are leaving or have left. You are a very comforting soul. I don’t think that I could ever describe my thankfulness towards you for sitting down with [us] that day! We love you and your ministry!
May 2011
I am / was a recent convert to Mormonism. . . . Upon hearing you speak via a youtube video on FaceBook I’m concerned for my Beliefs.
May 2011
I was born and raised in the LDS church and served a mission in Brazil. I left the church after returning from my mission a year early because I could no longer pretend that I had a testimony. While serving a mission I realized that I was a salesmen for the church and nothing more. This did not sit comfortably with me at all and it was ruining my emotional well-being.
You’re website is most helpful and has helped me to get over my last few emotional hurdles of any connection with the church. Thank you very much.
June 2011
I just wanted to get back to you and tell you thanks again . . . Things are going well for me. I have explained my position [not believing Mormonism any more] to my wife, and she listened and now even sees things as I do. Its great to be working together on this now.
June 2011
I am lds but don’t believe anymore. I feel very depressed and don’t think Jesus is real. I am on the fence as to whether there is even a God. . . . Thank you so much for all your hard work. Even though i doubt the very existence of god, I can at least say I am free from the bondage that is the LDS church.
June 2011
Thank you for providing so much invaluable reading material as I slowly, painfully studied my way out of Mormonism almost 8 years ago. You’re a saint to the Ex-Mo community.
June 2011
I always find the Messenger to be interesting and well researched. Others criticize you and your writings but they never say with specificity what statements you have made that are incorrect. I wonder why.
June 2011
Two days ago, I sent my letter of resignation to the LDS church. It was after many years of research and soul searching. I have no doubt that I made the right choice. Your ministry was very helpful in directing me to reading material where I could learn the truth about Joseph Smith and the Mormon church.
June 2011
I just wanted to write a quick note and let you know how valuable your work is and how much I believe Sandra (and Jerald) Tanner are truly amazing, national treasures. Thank you for the work you do!
July 2011
Have you read the whole Bible, . . . If you love the teachings of Jehovah, of Jesus in the Bible, sure you would love the message in the Book of Mormon, . . .
July 2011
While it is very heartening to read [in the newsletter] of the ones who’ve found your information life-changing, it is also revealing to read those emails/letters from die-hard Mormons. . . . I am astonished at the number of “drive-by” potshots that are taken at you, either to simply volley a few choice nasty words your way, or to make claims (“please fix these idiotic mistakes . . . ” “I don’t think any of it [your research and information] is valid . . .”) without backing up those statements. It’s so very easy to shout out “You’re wrong!” but much harder to actually prove it with calm, logical, researched proof.
Thank you that in the face of unwarranted persecution that you no doubt face daily, you continue to provide proof in a commendable, Christian manner.
July 2011
We have thanked the Lord many times for your research and love for the LDS. It took [my husband] and I 10 years after leaving the LDS faith to finally surrender to the Lord.
July 2011
It’s been many years, . . . [since] we lived in SLC in the early 80’s. . . . We were grieved to hear about Jerald, but incredibly grateful for the few chances we had to chat with the two of you. Those conversations did so much to shape our faith for decades to come. We think of you often and you’re still our hero.
July 2011
After reading the boasting of Joseph Smith I pondered it. In fact what he boasted was true. I don’t know what the Lord thought of it, good or bad, I’m not the Lord and it’s his business. . . .
In my youth I went to several Churches seeking one to join and all the literature made every other church out to be wrong. I was looking for a church with Christ at the head not self serving dogma. It was this unresearched misinformation and dishonesty about the beliefs of other churches and the LDS church that when corrected prompted me to become LDS.
July 2011
Just a note of thanks for your tireless work on Mormonism. I was one of those faithful LDS guys for most of life who finally got it and got out. You’re one of my heros. Blessings upon you Sandra and your ministry.
July 2011
I am disappointed in the book I bought. Like all the rest, its primary assault is on Joseph Smith’s character rather than the content of the Book of Mormon. . . . I have several objective reasons for believing that the Book of Mormon is what it claims to be. . . . However, I agree that the evidence is not conclusive. . . . If the sealed [portion of the Book of Mormon record] is to be revealed as a book that is read by the power of Christ, as I believe it is, then this generation will see it as the Lord unveils his arm in the sight of all flesh (Isa.52:10). . . . Until then, it is a matter of faith. I certify that the future as described in the Book of Mormon’s prophecies is far more likely than the future described by today’s Christian evangels . . .
July 2011
Hello, my wife is struggling with mormonism and their core doctrines. I am searching for literature to aid her in her search for the truth, literature that will lead her to the one book of truth the Bible. [We sent a packet of information]
July 2011
Thank you so much for your work. Because of your studies, I was able to equip myself with knowledge and leave the LDS church. God bless you!
July 2011
I have been reading about the LDS religion on your website and I really appreciate it. I had been a member all my life up until about 3 yrs ago. My whole family is pretty much LDS and my father is a bishop. My husband and I have 2 girls and we are searching for a church for our family.
Aug. 2011
I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I love Jesus Christ as my Savior and my brother. Whether the Bible actually says it or not, I choose to believe he is my brother and I love him as such.
Aug. 2011
I’ve held your Christ guided ministry in high esteem for a lot of years—even though it was so taboo (silly to preach ‘free agency’ and put bans on so many things) when I started reading articles from ULM. Learned about you from a very good friend and Christian mentor. . . . ULM helped me when I was breaking away from Mormonism back in the early 90’s. My husband was also raised (jack) Mormon, and he started going to church w me in ‘08, and was saved shortly after.
It is wonderful to see God at work! Long before [our daughter] left on her mission God put it in my heart to pray for some solid Christians to come into her life. . . . Thought I knew just how controlling the LDS church was until [our daughter] left on her mission. Phone calls only on Mother’s Day and Christmas, cannot plan a trip in her area unless we talk to her mission pres ab it (like that’d happen), and the worst is not being able to contact her personally in the case of a family emergency or death! It’s obvious that the LDS have studied carefully for many years how to maintain a grip on young, impressionable people.
Aug. 2011
What are you hoping to fulfill here? Does bashing and tearing down another persons faith make you feel strong? Does what you are doing reflect the actions of that which Christ would do? Why do you feel the LDS church is false? I am willing to bet 99% of your “facts” are inaccurate.
Aug. 2011
I just wanted to thank you for your ministry and resources—they are very helpful. My wife and I are trying to witness to some Mormons and your site and resources are a great help, thank you.
Sept. 2011
I met you 16 yrs ago when my husband . . . and I flew out to Utah from Kansas for our wedding celebration, and your bookstore was our first stop off. I was a baby Christian at the time and fresh out of the Mormon Church. It was your book “Mormonism—Shadow or Reality” that had greatly influenced my husband (who used it to witness to me).
. . . I want you to know that your and Jerald’s work will always be appreciated.
Sept. 2011
Thank you for your book and all your video’s on youtube 😊
I am an ex-Mormon . . . , I was born into the church and have 5 generations of SLC Temple worthy Mormons before me. I am 34 now
. . . This year I finally had my name removed from the Church records.
. . . Now I am Free, . . . Free from the church and Free in Christ!
Sept. 2011
I went to the Mormon church today for the sacrament meeting. I felt so out of place. I literally felt uncomfortable sitting there. None of the testimonies were about Jesus Christ.
Sept. 2011
[From a Mormon]
I just want to thank you for all the information your site has provided on the prophesy make by Joseph Smith on the constitution “hanging by a thread” it looks like it is NOW come TRUE!
Sept. 2011
Sandra, I met you several year ago at your ministry. Have since had numerous conversations with Lynn Wilder [former BYU professor, now Christian] who is helping my wife with her transformation out of Mormonism. Your site has also helped her understand what she had never known about her religion.
Sept. 2011
. . . traditional Christianity, the evangelicals and the fundamentalists, are no more the way of Jesus, than LDS has become, so there is a need for the LDS community, worldwide, to return to most of the original goals of LDS—all of the emotionally and spiritually healthy ones—dump the junk, restore God’s original intent for LDS, and thereby end the spiritual darkness.
Sept. 2011
I’m a Mormon on the edge. I got back from my mission a year ago and I have studied deeper into the history of Joseph Smith and thanks to your website I’ve facts that really put Mormonism into a perspective.
Originally appeared in:
“Excerpts from Letters and Emails,” Salt Lake City Messenger, no. 117, October 2011, 21-22.