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Joining Community of Christ

Indie Mormon Posted on November 15, 2017 by Steve OttesonNovember 15, 2017

July 16, 2017 was an important day in my faith journey. On that day I officially became a member of Community of Christ (formerly known as the RLDS church). My local congregation has been a wonderful place for me to … Continue reading →

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Prophets of Doom: Mormons vs. the Anabaptists

Indie Mormon Posted on May 19, 2016 by Steve OttesonMay 19, 2016

Tell me if this sounds familiar: a man says he’s a prophet by virtue of visions he’s had. He believes the original church of Jesus Christ needs to be restored, and that people need to be re-baptized in order to … Continue reading →

Posted in True Church | Tagged Joseph Smith | 4 Replies

Beware the Paddy-cake Taffy Pullers

Indie Mormon Posted on April 30, 2016 by Steve OttesonApril 30, 2016

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles recently spoke at a devotional in Tempe, Arizona. He had some harsh words for those who choose to leave the church (https://youtu.be/MacLy_mvVIs?t=2m12s): Don’t you dare bail. I’m so furious … Continue reading →

Posted in Disaffection, True Church | 1 Reply

On Second Thought…

Indie Mormon Posted on April 1, 2016 by Steve OttesonApril 1, 2016

After a lot of reflection and soul-searching, I have come to the realization that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints really is God’s one true church on earth. I regret that God’s choicest blessings have so far only reached … Continue reading →

Posted in Book of Mormon, Humor, Shelf Busters, True Church | 1 Reply

Missionaries Deserve to Know

Indie Mormon Posted on March 19, 2016 by Steve OttesonMarch 20, 2016

I feel bad for today’s missionaries who are unaware of the difficult issues confirmed in the lds.org Gospel Topics Essays. I have heard of missionaries being confronted with church history problems and past doctrines while serving their missions. Without having ever heard … Continue reading →

Posted in Book of Mormon, Disaffection, True Church | Tagged Book of Abraham, Book of Mormon, Joseph Smith, Polygamy | Leave a reply

False Dichotomies

Indie Mormon Posted on February 25, 2016 by Steve OttesonFebruary 25, 2016

Elder D. Todd Christofferson recently made an interesting Facebook post: Aside from him not having a clue about “increasing attacks” on Joseph Smith (really? No idea? Heard of polygamy, polyandry, seer stones, or the Book of Abraham papyri?), I would … Continue reading →

Posted in Book of Mormon, True Church | Tagged Book of Mormon, Joseph Smith | 1 Reply

Impossible Promises

Indie Mormon Posted on February 17, 2016 by Steve OttesonFebruary 24, 2016

A Mormon just believes! Recently I heard how an LDS father told his potential future son-in-law of a requirement that the son-in-law never leave the church and always stay strong in it. Could I or would I have made a promise … Continue reading →

Posted in Book of Mormon, Disaffection, True Church | Tagged Book of Abraham, Book of Mormon, Joseph Smith | 3 Replies

Embracing My Heritage

Indie Mormon Posted on February 7, 2016 by Steve OttesonFebruary 24, 2016

The Kirtland Temple In October my wife and I attended Sunstone, in Kirtland, Ohio. I should have done a report on what I learned there when it happened, but it really was a remarkable experience that I often still think … Continue reading →

Posted in Heritage, True Church | Tagged Joseph Smith, Temples | 2 Replies

One Year Later: Lessons Learned

Indie Mormon Posted on January 25, 2016 by Steve OttesonFebruary 24, 2016

It’s been a year since I decided I no longer believe in the truth claims of the LDS church. I remember sitting in my office back then after having spent only 15 or 20 minutes researching the Book of Abraham, … Continue reading →

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Why I Resigned

Indie Mormon Posted on January 5, 2016 by Steve OttesonFebruary 24, 2016

Sometimes LDS.org tells it like it is. I have anguished over my involvement with the LDS church for the last year. I cried many tears as I tried to make sense of a church I once deeply loved and which … Continue reading →

Posted in Disaffection, Internet, LGBT, True Church | 4 Replies

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