“I’m surrounded by people who all believe, do, and value the same things as me! This is my home. These are my people!” Such is the ecstasy of belonging to a tight-knit group. We all crave community: a sense of belonging to a group. But in our quest for connection, we need to be careful that […]
Growing up within a very strong religious community, I was under the impression that a life without my religious beliefs would be dark and meaningless. This is a major reason why I was careful to avoid any evidence that might contradict my beliefs. I was scared of what life might be like on the other […]
During my Mormon faith crisis, I reached a breaking point. I wanted so badly to just throw in the towel. At the same time, I didn’t want to leave the Mormon community behind. It had been my spiritual home for as long as I could remember. For whatever reason, other churches just didn’t give me […]
Going through a faith crisis hurts. At times, it literally feels like you are dying. You feel lost because your worldview was your life’s map and now it is completely shattered. You feel alone because you don’t feel comfortable telling other believers about what you are going through. And you feel scared because for the […]
Growing up as a Mormon, the church was my life’s foundation. It was my rock. My family moved several times, and the church gave me something safe, stable, and familiar to hold onto. I knew that no matter what challenges or trials came my way, the church would still be there, offering me a home […]