Excerpts from Letters and Emails (May 2006)

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Aug. 2005
I have been a member of the LDS CHURCH for 45 yrs, currently a High Priest, and served in the Bishopic, and as a Stake High Council. I have studied the mormon doctrine extensively. One thing that I have learned about us Mormons is “we don’t know the true history of the church”. Why? Because it is not faith promoting.


Sept. 2005
you should probably be grateful that the lds church does not waste their earthly time debunking the beliefs of others. if they didn’t have a tolerant, charitable attitude—as christ taught—they have the resources to squash you. how about spending your life on something positive?


Sept. 2005
I am really really unhappy after being a member of the LDS church for nearly 8 years. I became a member when I married my dear husband, who is a devout LDS member . . . After experiencing the LDS church for nearly 8 years, I believe it is one of control, superstition, fear, and guilt-inducing.


Sept. 2005
you guys obviously dont know too much about the LDS church . . . I took a look at your site and read part of your book, you guys should do some research or go try something before you talk bad about it.


Sept. 2005
It was with your help I resigned from the Mormon church in 1989. It was one of the best things I ever did.


Oct. 2005
you are Charlatan, you only want money


Oct. 2005
I married a mormon 7 yrs. ago. I was then and still am a born-again Christian. I had no idea how far apart our belief systems are. It has been a struggle to know how to live with a pride-filled “high priest” and be a witness to the love of Christ — the real Christ.


Nov. 2005
I know that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the true church of God. . . . Joseph Smith is a true prophet of God.


Nov. 2005
I can’t put into words the sense of freedom I have gained since leaving the LDS church. After reading many of your publications, I’m amazed at how I allowed myself to be deceived for so long. My brother is currently reading Mormonism: Shadow or Reality. I hope he comes to his senses also. Thank you both so much!


Nov. 2005
As a convert to the LDS church, I want to thank you. . . . From a logical standpoint, you have bolstered my beliefs in the LDS church and especially that of Joseph Smith.


Dec. 2005
I am a convert of 4 years, baptized at age 19, and I can’t thank you enough for all the help and resources your site provided me in my decision to resign from the LDS church. . . . This Sunday I am going to tell my bishop that I am resigning as an act of faith in Jesus Christ.


Dec. 2005
Earlier this week, I withdrew my membership from the Mormon church. Your insightful analysis and articulate commentary as to the theological inconsistencies of Mormon doctrine relative to the Christian perspective contributed significantly towards my eventual decision, and for this I thank you.


Dec. 2005
You are basing a lot of your information on half truths then misleading people on false accusations. . . . I hope that you are proud of the garbage that you are spreading.


Dec. 2005
I am an inactive LDS member . . . I have many questions about the real truths behind mormonism . . . I am on a journey of my own to find the truth.


Dec. 2005
As an ex-Mormon who worships the real Jesus of the Bible, I am so grateful for God opening my eyes to the falsehood of Mormonism.


Jan. 2006
I have been reading more and more on your website and am impressed with how accurate you stay to things . . . The comparison you give of mormons teachings and Christian teachings were really eye opening . . .


Jan. 2006
I completley disagree with you on everything your a liar and you decive the hearts of men. if your so sure that mormonism is a frod why do you have to put us down publicly.


Jan. 2006
I am 34 years old and have been a member of the LDS church till this past month. I sent in my letter of resignation along with all of my family. I was introduced to the truth information you have that explains the churches actual foundation . . .


Feb. 2006
I recently removed my name from the LDS records partly because of your’s and the recovery from mormonism websites. . . . I belive in what you are doing, and there are more of us searching for the truth. Thanks.


Feb. 2006
As missionary I felt that your tactics of only disparaging the beliefs of another are pretty useless. The fact of the matter is that the Questions that you raise are not winning you converts, but raising interest in the LDS faith.


Feb. 2006
I have yet to find one single piece of evidence that contradicts my belief that Joseph smith was a true prophet.


Feb. 2006
My wife and I decided to leave the church back in November and so we are still going through the transition, explaining things to our families, etc. I’m sure you understand how difficult that can be when your family has been strong in the LDS church for generations. Your website has been helpful in learning about some of the things the LDS church has tried to hide. Thank you.


Feb. 2006
Why do you seek to destroy the church of god? . . . The church is growing faster that any other church in the world.


Mar. 2006
It is difficult to even read ( so I stopped ) the presented diatribe . . . Happy in the knowledge that you are in the company of a lot of other perpetrators of false doctrine . . . you will convert no one of any substance.


Mar. 2006
I am an 18 year old girl who, just in the past three weeks has left my Mormon beliefs. I was a convert, a “golden investigator”, and I held so much promise for the Church. I was finally saved from the entwining deceit of the Mormon “gospel”. . .


Mar. 2006
I have been a Bishop three times, in several stake Presidencies and in about every other position in the Church at the Ward and Stake levels. Until now I have never taken the time to actually research any of the origins of the Church. I have been amazed and more at what I am finding. I appreciate what you all must have gone thru over the years—especially in SLC.


April 2006
Over the past 28 years you have earned my respect and gratitude for your painstaking and accurate research which has continuously confronted Mormonism with its greatest falsehoods and embarrassing contradictions. The hardest part in combating this behemoth of certitude (that Mormonism has become) depends upon is getting the horse to the trough — and attempting to get the horse to take a sip or two from the water! As a former member of “the Church” I know how great the resistance is against reading printed material that is “critical” of “the truth.” The “Church” does a very efficient job of keeping its membership from reading alternative materials, and engaging in critical thought. My wife is still a believer, even though 5 of our 6 children chose freedom over mental slavery during their growing-up years. Nonetheless, our marriage has been strong enough to survive my departure from the “truth” over 29 years ago.


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