im at peace after becoming an atheist but the church is less then happy?

I don't blame you for leaving, Shane:

I read the Book of Mormon from cover to cover, and it is a complete fabrication.

And I studied Catholicism, and don't know how anyone can follow that without becoming an atheist.

But God knew there would be scoffers and atheists at the end of the days. So He locked up one part of the Bible until now. Yes, only one part. It will remove your confusion and prepare you for other delusions that will arise at the "end of the days." http://revelado.org/thetimeoftheend.pdf

Blessings, Messiah

I know where you are coming from. I was also born in a religious family. Not mormon but Adventist and my family follow certain ideas that did not know how to explain to me. There were some things that I did not understand. I never left the church because I stop trusting the people and I went to the original book. I do not want to attack your former beliefs at all, because I do not have that right, but as far as I understand mormons do not read the bible as much as they read the book of mormon right? I honestly do not know much about mormon beliefs, but the God I know is a loving God. Now, the people who form the churches are humans just as we are, with defects and is the presence of God what sanctifies the church. If love lacks, the presence of God lacks... When Jesus was here -And I honestly do not know what is the mormon stand in Jesus- one problem some people had to get closer to him, was the multitude around Jesus. You see, there was this group of people who would follow Jesus everywhere -as a church if we use it as a parable- lacking love for one another that would actually become a barrier for those who wanted to get close to him, those who where in need of him... Many people at churches, become that barrier, seek God... trust me, God does exist... live by faith, seek God and he wont let your journey empty

When you see religion from the outside, you really start to see the hypocrisy. Many of the very religious people I have known through my life were completely wonderful people, but wanted nothing to do with you once you questioned - or denied god.

My personal belief is that many religious people are trying to maintain a very careful balance between their faith and logic. They live in the real world where they know evolution is a fact; they see the hypocrisy in religion. At the same time, they want to believe that their faith real and will be rewarded. As a result, they are afraid of non-believers or anything that might cause them to question their faith. I think this is where a lot of the negativity toward non-believers comes from.

It's a tough blow to have your family and friends treat you that way; in many ways they are simple reinforcing what you have already figured out on your own. Hopefully in time your family will come to their senses and realize you are still family regardless of your beliefs.

I have an idea of where your coming from. Not an atheist but I didn't do right in the eyes of the church. They sure cant practice what they preach for certain. Just keep doing right by human being standards and you will be just fine. The "Church" has become quite something im pretty sure it was never meant to be. Make your choice and be happy with it. Dont let anyone bring you down cause they think they are better for doing the opposite of what they say they believe.

Stay atheist or follow whatever belief system may seem right to you in time. But it is clear from the after-effects of your breaking with the church that these people do NOT practice Jesus teachings of love for neighbor and being non-judgmental... Clearly, they are not "christian" ( don't know if Mormons even claim that they are) and I would put mucho distance between them and yourself.

Live your life in love and respect for your fellow mankind. Do not waste time/energy on those that cannot do that.

Blessings on your Journey!

Sounds like Big Brother and 1984. It's not enough for these people to believe, but they must force others to as well. To paraphrase Shakespeare I think they protest too much

Have a look at the following http://mormonexpression.com/2011/04/07/episode-126...

Usually ex-Mormons on here say we either shun them or harass them, never both before, so I think your harassed by members and shunned by mom spin is going to get a good response from ex-Mormons.

Shunning and hating ex-members is not part of the Mormon (LDS) religion. So either the Mormons you grew up with aren't following their religion, or you are trolling.

I think you should work on your relationship with your mom, even if that means keeping some space for a few years. It'll be tragic if you end up five years down the road and having no relationship with your mum.

I was 14 when I discovered that there really is a God, and that the Book of Mormon is true.

I see you are still in transition mode. Atheists don't believe people have souls. So you can't "pour out" anything there.

Feel free to go vent. Millions do it every day. We understand completely:

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