365 Reasons Why I (And Others) Won’t Return To Mormonism

Reason #12: Cult Status of Mormonism

When I wrote my book, Why We Left A Cult (Baker Books), I interviewed people who had been faithful members…

17 years ago

Reason #11: from Janis Hutchinson

Janis Hutchinson was a Mormon for 34 years, during which time she served two local missions. She is the author…

17 years ago

from a reader

Sometimes it's hard for people to post comments on here so they send them directly to me. Here's one from…

17 years ago

A Mormon in the White House?

There's a new book out by that title -- A Mormon in the White House? I read it and have…

17 years ago

Pres. Hinckley

From all I've read, Gordon B. Hinckley, president of the LDS Church, was a likeable man. I extend my sincere…

17 years ago

Reason #10: Mitt Romney’s Continuing Dilemma

When I was a Mormon, all my LDS friends and I spoke of a coming calendar date in which the…

17 years ago

Reason #9: Mitt Romney’s Dilemma’s Heritage

In Reason #8, I pointed out how Mitt Romney's conflicting oaths could pose a real moral dilemma for him. Someone…

17 years ago

Reason #8: Mitt Romney’s dilemma

Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney highlights another reason why I won't return to Mormonism. He's in quite a pickle, despite his…

17 years ago

Reason #7: Another change of LDS scripture

Recently, Peggy Fletcher Stack, religion editor of the Salt Lake Tribune, noted that the LDS Church changed a single word…

17 years ago

Reason #6: Polygamy and Racism

How many times when I was a Mormon did I brush off questions about Mormonism's past, saying, "Oh, we don't…

17 years ago