An Interesting Read...

[Jason]

"Suddenly Strangers" is a fascinating read of two men who left the LDS church. (Much better than the drivel you find at exmormon.org.)

http://www.suddenlystrangers.com/excerpts.htm

I recommend this to those who believe that I left the LDS church due to sin alone rather then an inability to accept myth as reality. (Though I admit that I sinned much as a Mormon, and sin much today as a Christian, and will likely sin much as an Orthodox Christian in years to come. +Kyrie Eliason, +Kyrie Eliason, +Kyrie Eliason.)

[pushka]

Thanks for the link Jason...I'm a little tired to read it just now but have saved it to my favourites folder for another time...

[Dale]

Hi,

Jason I feel all of us sin. We are human. The LDS life doesn't work out for everyone. I don't find all ex-Mormon Mormon testimonies that bad. Looks like a good book.

Sincerely,

Dale

[Jason]

For those who are leery of reading, I think you'll find that this is refreshingly not an "anti" book. It's really about two guys who through the course of their lives began to commit the ultimate sin: question.

They still have a deep love for Mormons and Mormonism, and are not out to destroy the LDS faith. Rather it's their experience of why they personally choose to leave.

[TannersDad]

You're kidding right? The whole purpose of that book is to lead people away from the LDS church.

Unlike many Lattery-day Saints I am drawn to reading anti material. Part of it is my interest in knowing what is the latest thing that they have come up with and part of it is to have the opportunity to question my beliefs. I think that is healthy but to be honest I have yet to encounter the anti material that has even made me flinch. I think ultimately the stuff makes my faith stronger.

One of the best things about the LDS church is that the members are taught to question their beliefs.

[Amillia]

I have never heard of someone in the church not being allowed to ask questions. In fact in our ward conference, our stake president opened our meeting with a time for questions.

How is it considered a sin and by who? Or is this just more made up stuff from a guy who doesn't really know what he is talking about when it comes to the church?

[Jason]

If you're not going to read it, don't make assumptions about it.