Im (No Longer) a Mormon: A Confessional

I've never been so attached to a church before.

So, I found this puzzling. This is the story of a woman named Regina not her real name who has left the Mormon Church. While you will find details of the chur I found this book to be a well written confessional from someone who was raised in the Mormon Church and had some very strong attachments to the church.

While you will find details of the church that may be new to you. This isn't the real reason for this book. Regina wrote it as a confessional about her own personal struggles with the Church of Latter Day Saints.

Any and all church history and so-called secrets she talks about within it's pages all lead back to the reason she was having such a hard time remaining a member. I applaud the author's emotional honesty and courage in writing this book. In daring to publish this book, she risked everything, including her family. The all encompassing nature of such a faith reminds me of a cult. And that's something the author talks about.

It's far to easy to make those comparisons if this is the first book on the Mormon Church you have read. While I'm an atheist. And I have no desire to join any religion. I don't plan on this being the only book on the Mormon Church that I will read. This book was a free Kindle book that will provide a jumping off point for my continued research into this and other religions. I'm a curious person. And I'm curious to find the origins of organized religions and what inspires them. With the ultimate goal of trying to understand why mankind thinks they need religion.

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I thoroughly enjoyed your book. And I look forward to reading your blog. The second half of the book falls apart. From there we are told a bit more than necessary about her and her husband's current sex life, and about her enlightened and liberal view on gay rights. To leave, she explains, would leave her without family, husband who, incidentally, seems as disenchanted with the whole business as the author does , and social connections; plus, her children would suffer "psychological damage" from being uprooted and pulled away from this cultish system because it's the only religion they know.

Apparently, after airing all the Church's dirty laundry and discussing in-depth the mind control practices effected by church leaders, the author feels that having her children leave the church would be more psychologically damaging than staying in it? This revelation caused me to lose any credibility I'd granted her while reading the first half of the book. I don't always take changes on self-published books, but I'm glad I did with this one.

The author does a great job of describing her how her views evolved from being a devout Mormon to someone who doubts everything the Mormon church teaches. I learned about what its like to be a Mormon from the viewpoint of someone who has been there.

I also found a lot of parallels between her story and mine, even though I moved from traditional Christianity into atheism the author herself has not yet embrac I don't always take changes on self-published books, but I'm glad I did with this one. I also found a lot of parallels between her story and mine, even though I moved from traditional Christianity into atheism the author herself has not yet embraced nonbelief I hope she finds the courage to leave her faith publically, though i can see why she doesn't- it would jeopardize just about every relationship she has.

A very powerful book which explains how a person grows out of the faith they were taught as a child. I really related to a lot that was in this book. Its true her writing style was kind of disorganized but because of the nature of the book I didn't feel it hurt what she was saying.

I'm (No Longer) a Mormon: A Confessional

And I liked her informal but direct way of talking to the reader. It amazes me how similar and how individual each story of leaving Mormonism is. I feel a kinship with Regina Samuelson. Her mind seems to work much like mine; we ask questions and aren't happy with half-answers. We want things to make sense. Leaving Mormonism is hard. It leaves you stranded in so many ways. I appreciate her It amazes me how similar and how individual each story of leaving Mormonism is. I appreciate her honesty, in telling her story, in sharing her own mistakes and in her pleas for compassion for those leaving Mormonism.

She is right; we need help. I've read so many stories of people leaving the church. I keep thinking I'll get tired of them, but I don't. They are so honest and reflect so much pain and hope. I didn't like it. She just seemed kind of all over the place and it was difficult to follow. Also, while I do realize that religions are different, I could easily carry over many of her complaints to other religions. Aug 20, Krismas rated it it was amazing. I could relate all the way. I have a daughter-in-law who experienced the same type of date rape at BYU as she did. I was raised in the LDS church and I'm now at age 61 going through a faith crisis.

I have the same feelings , the same outrage, the same grief , that those of us learning about our religion are going through. Thank you for writing this book. The author is admittedly biased, but provides an interesting insider's perspective. The most interesting part for me is her struggle between her rational thinking and the conditioned responses programmed into her as she sees it by her former religion.

Mar 08, Kenny rated it it was amazing. Putting words to my feelings This story was a good read for me. The writer took the feelings of anger, frustration, and disappointment I had and put words to them. I would recommend this book to anyone who has left the LDS church. Or otherwise thinking of doing. At times interesting, at times heart-rending, this book is a great read for anyone trying to understand and be supportive of Mormons in transition.

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The author is a very engaging and creative writer! The writing style and content sucks you in and makes for a most fascinating, enjoyable read. Jan 04, Brooke Robinson rated it it was amazing. I really liked this book because I could personally relate to it so well.

It gives a really good look into what it's like being a part of the mormon culture, and what it is like to leave it. Michelle rated it it was amazing Apr 29, Jan R Morse rated it liked it Apr 07, Lori rated it it was amazing Feb 06, Nate rated it really liked it Apr 15, Emily Wacker rated it liked it Jul 03, Not that it's any less severe for me. I clung to "the gospel is true even if the people aren't" for many years. It was my mantra. I've looked at "anti" things before, but it didn't sink in, I've questioned for years, but it wasn't time.

Finally, the last straw hit me in August of last year. I began searching in earnest. Found out the rabbit hole goes very, very deep. It's been enlightening, and yet the most horrible thing I've ever gone through. Truly the hardest thing I've done in my life. To leave the church. To take off my garments. To tell my husband and family I no longer believe.

I sometimes marvel at myself that I've had the strength to do this, and yet I feel so much free-er, and happy.

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And my mental anguish is at an all time low. Especially with some major depressive episodes behind me, and my mental health is at it's all time high for the last few years. It's truly the nicest feeling. To drop the guilt trips, to recognize that we are here for this life, to enjoy it to the fullest, to be happy NOW and not have to wait until the eternities. To recognize that ALL humans deserve love and equal rights. To feel good about saying that. To be authentic in my thoughts and actions.

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To be kind and loving towards all. I enjoyed your book, and I wish you much happiness as you live out the rest of your life free of the shackles that Mormonism gives everyone. The book was very well written, clear and concise and told some very common stories of things that definitely happen in the church. It's lovely to not have to be subject to the Mormon church anymore.