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Going to sacrament meeting today. Why? A dear friend invited me to hear his talk about how “Inviting others to come unto Christ” might involve multiple paths...including leaving the church (for some). I am excited to support my friend. Will return and report.

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Are Mormons killing their spouses more than an average amount, or is it just confirmation bias?

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An entire stake was dissolved in Salt Lake City last Sunday. Salt. Lake. City.

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Mormon GA telling LDS missionaries not to read Saints (the church-approved history book) for fear of their losing their testimonies while on their missions. But then should they be evangelizing for the church under intentional ignorance?

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This new emphasis on missions being mandatory is so bizarre.

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Glenn Beck, Mormon Apostle Neil L. Andersen, and Tim Ballard apparently colluding with Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes to do damage control with the Tim Ballard debacle.

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Mormon church with $250 Billion in assets tells its members that it can’t afford craft supplies for girls camp.

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Heavenly Father upgraded me to first class. I must be living right. #blessed

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There’s no hate like Mormon love.

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It is being reported to me that Mormon young women are being allowed to pass the sacrament in sacrament meeting.

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Do I believe that Mormonism causes hate? I do not. Do I believe that Mormon church leaders could do more to reduce or eliminate such hate? I do.

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It’s been a while. About to go in. Hoping the roof doesn’t cave in. Wish me luck!

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I wrote a thing summarizing my work over the past 20 years. I’d love your feedback on it.

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Today, this beautiful family will be excommunicated from the Mormon church after a lifetime of dedicated service, including 5 years as bishop and Bishop’s wife. Farmington New Mexico Stake.

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Photo taken yesterday in Salt Lake City.

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Proud graduates of Mormonism. (I love you Sam Young. Proud to call you friend.)

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I'm not Anti-Mormon. I'm pro- religious informed consent.

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We have a first brothers and sisters. Disfellowshipped for unrepentant apostasy. But please still pay your tithing. Unbelievable. Story will be released soon.

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“If the love you have for your children is predicated on their beliefs, you don’t love your children. You love your beliefs.” Hat tip Kim Turner.

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As if one-on-one Bishop worthiness interviews with teens (male and female) is not enough, the LDS (Mormon) Church appears to be field testing the idea of one-on-one bishop worthiness interviews with 8-11 year olds (male and female). Please tell me this won’t happen.

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Advice for ExMos....

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Don’t be fooled. President of the Q12 is a very powerful position. They basically oversee and direct church operations. Since Holland is [not well]....might we witness Uchtdorf’s revenge after getting ousted from the First Presidency by Nelson and Oaks? I know. I’m dreaming. Still...it’s fun to dream.

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I just learned from friend Curt Bench that beloved Mormon historian, author, and scholar D. Michael Quinn has passed away. I had the great honor to interview Michael twice on Mormon Stories Podcast. His work as a Mormon historian is legendary. Rest in peace Mike. We will never forget you.

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Fraud lawsuit against the Mormon church (Gaddy) gets new life (SL Trib reporting)

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Ed Smart at the Equality Utah gala!!! ❤️❤️❤️🌈🌈🌈

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That was then. This is now. (Apology from a former disaffected listener)

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As a courtesy, we updated our billboard.

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Hoping some folks can attend and record.

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Deseret News acknowledges that “the rate of teen suicide in Utah has quadrupled since 2007, to more than double the national rate.” The article never mentions LDS anti-LGBTQ rhetoric (e.g. Oaks), and instead mentions issues like altitude (note: altitude in Utah has not changed since 2007).

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DailyMail journalist seeking Mormons pressured to cover up abuse in past 5 years

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As predicted, the pandemic was brutal for American Religiosity. The “Nones” (those no longer identifying with any religion) are now up to 29%. Christianity has declined to 63%.

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New Mormon Stories Podcast Billboard just went up on I-15 as part of 2019 Truth Claims initiative

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Happy Pride from the Dehlins! ❤️🌈

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New Mormon Youth Policy in Maple Valley, WA: “No same-sex dancing” (shared with permission)

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It is being reported to me that Mormon young women are being allowed to pass the sacrament in sacrament meeting.

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Glenn Beck deleted his tweet criticizing the Mormon church over their treatment of Tim Ballard, and replaced it with this post. Any guesses as to what happened? Share in the comments.

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Post-Mormon Garments

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Of all the virtues and values taught in Mormonism, perhaps the value most sorely lacking is that of CONSENT. Intellectual consent. Emotional consent. Sexual consent.

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Corona Ain't Got Nothing on Us (Poster at Salt Lake City Airport Last Night)

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Hi John, Interesting FYI: The [Mormon] church is in overdrive trying to kill a Nightline story. Not sure what the story's about, but they're working the Rolodex for connections to Steve Chung, Chief Counsel, Disney-ABC Media Networks, Walt Disney Company (which produces ABC News/Nightline).

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Don’t be fooled. President of the Q12 is a very powerful position. They basically oversee and direct church operations. Since Holland is [not well]....might we witness Uchtdorf’s revenge after getting ousted from the First Presidency by Nelson and Oaks? I know. I’m dreaming. Still...it’s fun to dream.

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Tweet of the week. 😂

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Not a joke. LDS.org actually says, An inability to feel the spirit ... is often a symptom of poor mental health.

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Looks like a same-sex married Mormon couple is being excommunicated from the church for getting legally married. 😢💔

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Margi and I just finished the HBO miniseries “Chernobyl.” It is absolutely one of the most powerful metaphors for a Mormon/religious faith crisis I have ever seen. Don’t believe me? Here’s the final quote from the series. Full quote in the comments.

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Sam Young v. The Mormon Church

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Not a joke. Centerville, Utah North stake's entry in Pioneer Day parade. A Happy Birthday President Russell M. Nelson float with 95 kid candles behind it. #onlyinutah

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This has to be one of Top 10 most damaging LDS prophet quotes in the history of Mormonism. Your thoughts?

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The Mormon “Holy Ghost” feels a lot like familial and social approval. And the Mormon “Adversary” feels a lot like familial and social rejection. Coincidence?

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#unrulychild in unruly bath tub with unruly facial hair

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If the church is going to quote D. Michael Quinn in their official press releases, can they at least reinstate his membership? Golly.

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Bill Reel’s Last Supper (As a church member)

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Bill and Amanda Reel. Modern Mormon Heroes.

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For those of you who have tried mushrooms (psilocybin): Do any of you regret trying it? Please share. 🍄

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I got a new T-Shirt (#selfietrain)

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I'm in the bathtub reading exmo selfies. I also run a podcast thingy....and was told today by a church insider that the brethren consider me to be public enemy number 1 of the church. I think they're wrong. I think I'm a big teddy bear.

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I, Spencer J. Cox, Lieutenant Governor, do hereby declare THE UTAH MEDICAL CANNABIS ACT initiative sufficient to be submitted to the voters of Utah for their approval or rejection

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Preparing an important presentation to mental health professionals regarding sexual health. Am trying to communicate possible consequences of masturbation in Mormonism. Two questions: 1) Are these consequences fair/realistic in your experience, and 2) are there others you would add? Thx.

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Anybody at Brighton Resort today and want to do a few runs? Message me on Facebook or email me your phone number. mormonstories@gmail.com ❤️🏂

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Literally my favorite post ever by a believing Mormon in the history of the Internet. Please share with ALL your believing Mormon friends and family.

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Libel from an LDS institute teacher in Tucson Arizona. #1: Margi would never allow me to cheat. #2: I am in daily contact with all my kids. #3: I have no niece in Tucson. lol

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Every. Mormon. And. Exmormon. On. The. Planet. Should. Read. This. Book.

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What we’re leaning towards for our next billboard. Reactions?

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Troubling Photo #4 from EFY 2018 - WE ARE THE PHILOSOPHIES OF MEN! (My friend's daughter is attending EFY as a non-believer, and is sending troubling photos to her Mom as they arise. Enjoy!)

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Pornography fireside in Moscow, ID for 8 year olds?

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I hate to say it, but: “Behold: Two of the world leaders in protecting sexual predators at the expense of victims....all in the name of God.” 😢

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After telling the sister missionaries that she wasn’t interested in further contact from the church when they stopped by last time, my sister received the attached letter in the mail. After doing nothing, she received the exact same thing again, this time certified so that she had to sign for it.

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Aaaand as a bonus for today, all language about homosexual behavior has been stripped from the BYU Honor Code! What a day.

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More requests from Mormon bishops for $$ during a global pendemic. This one to children and youth, sent to a podcast listener yesterday. If the $120 Billion can't be used for situations like this, what is it for?

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This is the Church of Happy Endings

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Testing for blind obedience in the latest LDS membership survey. Ugh. So ugly.

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Stages of Mormonism/Post-Mormons, Enhanced

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Some enchanted evening. Me, Tyler, and Dan.

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I and my backpack are in full-time support of Sam Young and Protect LDS Children

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Troubling Photo #1 from EFY 2018 (My friend's daughter is attending EFY as a non-believer, and is sending troubling photos to her Mom as they arise. Enjoy!)

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Troubling Photo #2 from EFY 2018 - STAY IN THE BOAT! (My friend's daughter is attending EFY as a non-believer, and is sending troubling photos to her Mom as they arise. Enjoy!)

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Sad news. For those of you who have been happy with our Mormon Stories Podcast billboard campaign...we've been trying to find a better location for it. We checked with YESCO Outdoor Media and received the following rejection today. 😢. If you have ideas, please share.

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In a true religion, people wouldn't have to hide who they are, and what they do. ❤️ to all of you out there who have to hide things from your loved ones out of religion-based fear. The daydawn is breaking.....just not in the way they thought. 🌞☀️

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The Mormon church has officially eliminated the punishments of excommunication and disfellowshipped The new term for excommunication is Withdrawal of church membership The new term for disfellowshipped is Formal membership restrictions

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Anybody out there read this book? One chapter in, and it is hitting me as hard as Grant Palmer’s Book did way back in the day. This book explains SO MUCH!!!! Cant wait to interview the author.

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Church with Margi today. Grateful for Exmormon Reddit.

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FairMormon and LDS Church leaders inexplicably still don’t realize that the more they discuss and promote credible critiques of Mormonism and God-awful apologetics (like this annoying FairMormon CES Letter ad) the more they infect believing Mormons with doubt. Keep it up fellas! 😂

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Draper Utah Mormons and Post-Mormons: Did anyone attend this event and/or by chance record it? Does anyone else notice how incredibly popular these emergency firesides on Mormon faith crises are becoming in the church? It's sorta like the Swedish Rescue is happening in every stake worldwide, no?

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Please share this photo on social media if you are willing and able.

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I plan to interview Gina Colvin later this week (possibly Thursday). We will be discussing developments in her faith journey that led to her recent communion with the Episcopal church and her pending disciplinary council (12/20) for apostasy. Please post any questions you have for Gina here. ❤️

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An air tight, mic drop. Thou almost convinceth me.....

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Rumor has it that Angel Moroni just lost his horn in the SLC earthquake.

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This will either make you really sad/angry, or really happy. Tithing reporter for last 10 years.

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Sent by a Bountiful, Utah LDS church Relief Society President to a ward member today. (Utah Marijuana Bill)

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Letter from Europe Area Presidency about Europe Area Missionaries. Dated march 20, 2020.

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Bill Reel at his Excommunication

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LoveLoud y'all. LoveLoud.

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Brene Brown on religion and politics.

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Smallfoot = Best Religious Faith Crisis Movie of 2018. Favorite quote: “You already woke the village son. Now make sure they stay awake.”

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This seems crazy. Shouldn’t masks be mandatory at church right now? From today’s Salt Lake Tribune.

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Me and Gerrit Gong at Cafe Rio. No joke! (Tyler Glenn photo credit). When I introduced myself, he asked, Is that John with an h, or just Jon. lol

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Latest statistical report for LDS church (As of 12/31/2019). Analysts, analyze!!!!

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Elder L. Whitney Clayton as Post-Person for MormonAndGay Web Site? SMH

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Last night at 7:30pm I reached out to one of my LDS bishop contacts to see if Tim Ballard still showed up as an active member in the Tools for Leaders web application. This is what they captured (child info redacted). Tim is no longer listed as head of household for his family.

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Email sent (twice) by Mormon bishop in low income Ohio area/ward to remind members to pay their tithing during Coronavirus quarantine.

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Join us on from 10:30am-Noon today on Mormon Stories Podcast as Steven Hassan, world's foremost expert on cults, tells us what churches (and specifically Mormonism) can learn from cults to do/be better. Live stream will begin at 10:30am at: https://www.facebook.com/mormonstories/

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Hey Postmo Jazz Fans - It turns out that the Jumbotron guy at the Jazz games is one of us!!! (Posted with permission)

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Christmas came early this year.

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