Leaving Mormonism: Why Four Scholars Changed Their Minds

By: Corey Miller and Lynn Wilder and Latayne Scott and Vince Eccles

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Synopsis: "'As former Mormons turned evangelical Christians, all of whom are accomplished scholars, the four contributors to this volume provide a unique and authoritative corrective. Each shares his or her story of growing up in the Mormon Church, and how biblical, theological, moral, or scientific issues forced them to eventually leave Mormonism. The writers draw on the expertise of their respective academic fields to show how Mormon teachings and practice fall short biblically and rationally. "'They also address common objections raised by former Mormons who have lost faith altogether and have embraced atheism or agnosticism--especially under the influence of 'new atheists' like Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens.'" Even for non-Mormons or for non-ex-Mormons, this book provides powerful Christian apologetics which people need to hear and understand in this secular culture in which we live especially at the college and university level. Besides giving ex-Mormons a Christian alternative, another reason that the writers wrote this book was to give Christian students the understanding and tools necessary to help them defend their faith in these secular environments. Also, often people have doubts about their faith and this book will help them deal with their doubts effectively. At the end of each entry, the authors provide extensive notes, which not only substantiate their facts and thinking, but provide the reader with additional resources.