Why We Left The Mormon Church

<p>Leaving the Mormon church was the hardest decision we’ve ever made. After months of study, prayer, temple visits, and conversations with church leaders, we tried everything to stay faithful. But ultimately, we realized we couldn’t continue raising our children in the church.</p>

<p>If you’ve ever felt torn between your faith and your true self, or if you’re curious about what it’s like to leave such a deeply rooted community, we hope our story will resonate with you.</p>

<p>Join us as we share the hardest, yet most rewarding, decision of our lives.</p>

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<p>You can find the YouTube video that Sam and Melissa Watched about the different churches here: 👉https://youtu.be/UJMSU8Qj6Go?si=DNL-HqUR5e4ez_Yc</p>

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<p>Check out this song that has become one of our favorites during our faith journey: </p>

<p>👉https://youtu.be/mNenYhTNzus?si=ZAKAKEJMyT9zu0cG</p>

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<p>Chapters:</p>

<p>00:00:00 Leaving the Mormon Church: Our Journey </p>

<p>00:09:51 Exploring Faith and Doubt Within the Church</p>

<p>00:20:14 Changing Doctrine and Temple Covenants </p>

<p>00:31:57 Questioning Spiritual Experiences and Truth </p>

<p>00:40:54 Navigating Religious Practices and Uncomfortable Experiences </p>

<p>00:51:09 Navigating Faith Transitions</p>

<p>01:01:47 Breaking Stereotypes: Leaving the Church and Staying True</p>

<p>01:12:17 Reevaluating Child Education in Faith </p>

<p>01:23:08 Questioning Religion and Finding Spiritual Freedom</p>

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<p>If you or someone you love has left polygamy and needs assistance, please reach out to "Holding Out HELP" at 801-548-3492 or visit their website at www.holdingouthelp.org</p>

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<p>At Growing Up In Polygamy our mission is to "Create compassion for communities that have been misunderstood, marginalized and/or abused by their leaders, and to empower those who have left by giving them a platform to share their stories with the world."</p>

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<p>Theme Song created by @artcowles </p>

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