Author: Jaden Jeffs
The Beauty and Ugliness of Mormonism
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All the good you did for youth, And all the times you spoke the truth, I’ll never forget the love you did exert But why o why did I still feel hurt? It was the freedom I wished to enjoy When control tactics you did employ I wanted to make…
5 Lessons I Learned from the Tragedy and Triumph Of Jesus Christ
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I don’t profess to be the most righteous Christian, but I do love Jesus Christ! Today I am looking at 5 lessons I learned from the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Face Life’s Tragedies Voluntarily Even though Jesus died, he was resurrected. So what does that mean for me?…
My Childhood Age 5-8: Texas, Baptism, and Dad Goes To Jail
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Texas was a brand new world. Oak and juniper trees, cactus, rocks and mega thunderstorms. Pretty cool right! But this wasn’t a winter vacation. Nor a dream palace. This was Zion, and Zion would become exactly what my dad would make it: a beautiful dream, mixed with a nightmare. And…
I Joined A New Religion! Here Is Why You Should Too
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Did I really just join a new religion? I am so fresh out of a bunch of religious bullshit. So what on earth am I thinking?? A preacher knocked at my door. “My religion can really improve your life” he explained. “It has been a year or two since I…
Where the Fuck Am I Headed?
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Before leaving the FLDS, I felt lonely. But honestly it got worse after I left. I enjoy time with my friends and family. I love playing pickle ball. I’ve read several good books. And I still ask myself, where the actual fuck am I headed? What am I doing? Where am I…
Book Review: Breaking Free By Rachel Jeffs
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I bought Rachel’s Breaking Free book from amazon the other day. I am not sure why I have not read the book sooner. Once I started, I could not stop. Maybe that is because it was about dads family and us humans happen to be very interested in ourselves. I…
Should You Follow Your Conscience? Maybe Not.
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Have you ever been in a situation where your conscience turned out wrong? Let me reword that. Have you ever felt if you committed a certain act you would be an evil person, but a few years later you were doing that very thing? The thought comes to mind to…
Religious Debate: Is Religion Necessary?
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Look at the past, the world history is one of religion vs religion. Most wars were started over religion. But it is so personal a feeling, something one turns to in the greatest distress, that we have clung to it for generation after generation. Ultimately the question comes down to:…