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Submitted by admin on Sun, 2005/06/12 - 1:46pm.

Links to sites related to life after Mormonism. These links are provided in alphabetical order, organized by category. Where useful, we use the words the web sites use to describe themselves as the link description. Links to other web sites are provided as a public service, and do not imply endorsement by the Foundation, its members, or officers.

Forums and Bulletin Boards

Many Exmormons feel a social void after leaving the church. Making new friends online who have a common background can help.

  • Exmormon.org: Also known as RFM or Recovery From Mormonism, this site is for those who are questioning their faith in the Mormon Church and for those who need support as they transition their lives to a normal life. Provides the highest-traffic forum on the Web related to recovery from Mormonism, as well as a large library of "Why I Left" stories.
  • PostMormon.org: Post-Mormons are members of a rapidly growing community of families and individuals who have voluntarily left Mormonism. They choose to no longer base their lives, and the lives of their children, on so-called truths dictated by others. They believe that truth is freely available to any honest, diligent seeker regardless of creed, age, race or sexual orientation.
  • Exmo-Social.com: Where former Mormons and their friends hang out. If you've already recovered from Mormonism, but would like to talk to people who come from a similar background, this forum is open.
  • The View From the Foyer: This forum is for those who are at various stages in the process of exploring beyond the official dogma of Mormonism. Many here still attend church, but don't really believe.

Other Resources

  • Deconstructor - Rethinking Mormonism: "Here you'll find a collection of thought-provoking writings that encourage you to look closer at church history, culture and lifestyle."
  • Former Mormon Radio: Audio interviews with Exmormon luminaries and other recovery-related topics.
  • The Hundredth Sheep: Provides the text of several early Mormon publications, including the 1830 version of the Book of Mormon and the original Book of Commandments. Ceased maintenance in 2001.
  • LDS4U.COM: "The Unauthorized Investigator's Guide to The Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-day Saints" provides in-depth discussion of all the points made in the LDS missionary discussions.
  • LDS-Mormon.com: Maintains an enormous amount of information regarding Mormonism. The maintainer ceased updating articles on this site in 1997, so some information may have become dated.
  • Real Mormon History: A historical overview of Mormonism which is "footnoted and documented from Mormon books & scriptures, Mormon newspapers, and sources friendly to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints."
  • Richard Packham's Home Page: An extensive list of articles, most written by him, relating to various facets of Mormonism.
  • Wikipedia entry for Mormonism: It's hard to get more neutral-point-of-view than Wikipedia.
  • Berean Christian Ministries: Examines "the unique non-Christian teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, also called the Mormons or LDS, headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah."
  • Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry: "Is Mormonism really Christian? We hope to help you answer that question here."
  • He Is Savior Ministries: "Dedicated to helping Mormons who have questions about their belief system". Has some interesting dialogue with LDS apologists.
  • The Institute for Religious Research - Mormons In Transition: Maintains "hundreds of articles examining the history and doctrines of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints."
  • MormonChallenge.com: "Is the Book of Mormon "the most correct of any book on earth"?" Click the "streaming video" link for the highly informational "DNA vs. The Book of Mormon" video.
  • Mormonism Research Ministry: "A missionary/apologetics organization that was organized to propagate the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to critically evaluate the differences between Mormonism and biblical Christianity."
  • Saints Alive In Jesus: Mormonism-related links containing several full-length books by various authors.
  • The Utah Lighthouse Ministry: "A Christian non-profit organization providing humanitarian outreach to the Community, and printing critical research and documentation on the LDS Church."

Internet Discussion Groups

These groups allow for an interactive recovery experience and dialogues with real, live people. They offer a bit more privacy than online web-based forums.

  • The Exmormon Mailing List: This list is maintained to provide a place where list members can discuss the problems and difficulties one may face by leaving the Mormon church and adjusting to a life without Mormonism. Non-sectarian.
  • Ex-LDS Women Mailing List: A very active recovery-related group for former LDS women only. No men allowed. Non-sectarian.
  • Mormons Have My Child: A mutual support group for non-Mormon or ex-Mormon parents whose children (of any age) are Mormon, and whose relationships with those children are suffering because of the children's Mormonism. Non-sectarian.
  • Mormons In Transition: If you still maintain a belief in Jesus Christ, but you're not sure the Mormon church does, this online forum is a place to explore biblical alternatives with other former Mormons and questioning Mormons, but in a supportive atmosphere.