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July 2nd, 2012 
FAKE NEWS for the Zionist agenda
“It’s been a hard journey and this is a symbolic end,” said event
organiser Zilpha Larsen, of Lehi, Utah. “I just hope that it boosts
people up and helps them feel more comfortable in their decision.”
The church bills itself as the one “true” Christian faith, and its
theology promises families eternal relationships among those who remain
faithful, sealing those gifts through special religious rites.
Among the reasons cited by those resigning are the church’s political activism
against gay marriage and doctrinal teachings that conflict with scientific
findings or are perceived as racist or sexist.
Others cite inconsistencies in the Mormons’ explanation of its own history,
including the practice of polygamy. The church renounced plural marriage
over a century ago as Utah was seeking statehood.
Asked about the resignations, a church spokesman said the church loves and
respects each member.
“People make their own decisions about the direction they will follow in
life,” spokesman Michael Purdy said in an email. “While there are
very few who take this action, it is sad to see someone choose to leave. We
wish them well.”
The most recent figures show the Mormon church claims 14.4 million members
worldwide. The number of those resigning from the church are not publicly
reported.
Among prominent Mormons is Mitt
Romney, the presumptive Republican
presidential nominee facing off against President
Barack Obama in November. Should he win office, Romney would be the
first Mormon elected to the White House.
Some leaving the church Saturday did so with trepidation, as Mormon culture
often stigmatises those who fall away, leaving some without social or
business connections.
“It’s hard, so we have to be very careful,” said Robin Hansen, a
participant who said she quit over a “culture of abuse” which she
believes is cultivated by church teachings promoting obedience.
Hansen said her husband had not joined her in leaving the faith because he
works in a church-related business and could lose his job if he doesn’t
maintain his membership.
To resign from the church, Mormons must submit a formal letter asking their
names be removed from church rolls, a church instructional handbook for lay
leaders published on the internet in 2010 shows.
On Saturday, participants filled a basket with their letters for mailing by
Larsen, who split with the church over doubts about the veracity of a
translation of ancient Egyptian writings which are included in sacred Mormon
texts.
A sixth-generation Mormon, Kris Fielding, 35, travelled from Phoenix for the
resignation event in part to represent those who do not yet have the courage
to do so, he said, including his wife, who worries about reaction from their
families.
Married in a Mormon temple, Mr Fielding said the couples shared disaffection
from their faith is tied in part to their local church leader’s response to
questions Fielding had about polyandry and polygamy – taking multiple
husbands and wives – in the early church.
“I went to him looking for a faithful perspective. He called my wife and
told her she needed to find a new husband,” Mr Fielding said.
He said he felt relief after his decision.
“The monkey’s off the back … I don’t feel like I have to explain
myself or the positions of the church any more.”
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