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When Loved Ones Apostatize

As members of the Church, we are asked not to sympathize with apostate groups. But what do we do when someone close to us, perhaps even a member of our own family or a spouse, chooses to apostatize? This question has caused a great deal of concern amongst members of the Church. They feel that they are being asked to turn their backs on their loved ones, to stop associating with those who have left the Church, and to cut off familial ties. How can this be, when the Church is centered around families? The answer to this is quite … Continue reading →

Gospel Questions: What If I Want to Leave the Church?

Of course it saddens us greatly when a member of the Church decides they don’t want to be a member any more. We believe that the source of true happiness is from having a close relationship with our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. We believe that our religion most closely mirrors the Church as originally set up by Jesus Christ Himself while He was on the earth. When someone decides to separate themselves from the Church, we sorrow at all they might be missing. However, we do not force them to remain a member. I have heard stories … Continue reading →