A life under false pretenses is an honest, biblically accurate side by side comparison of the doctrine of mormonism with. This tell it like it is book by a former mormon bishop discusses several issues that troubled him greatly while still a faithful and active mormon. The answer for me is that joseph smith was a false prophet. For mormonism to be true, christ himself must be corrupted. This manual is geared entirely toward witnessing to mormons, drawing from the authors personal experience of interacting with mormons in utah. Interview with lee and kathy baker recovering faith. A life under false pretenses is the best at describing the sense of moral outrage many exmormons feel when they learn about the doctrines of blood atonement and polygamypolyandry in mormonism, and the despair when they feel the sense of utter abandonment as no. False pretenses law and legal definition uslegal, inc. Over the course of several years, baker repeatedly went to church leaders asking them to.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The true story of mormon corruption in indiana, and mormonism. Ten christian myths that show jesus never existed at all, by david fitzgerald. A life under false pretenses as you consider the information presented in this book, i would ask you to accept the same excellent challenge given by each pair of mormon missionaries. He is also the multinational radio host of mainstream mormonism and author of mormonism a life under false pretenses. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints is nothing more than a cultish corporation which oversees a. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Former mormon bishop considers a retrial of his excommunication.
The pitfalls of spiritual pragmatism part 2 mormonism. I genuinely believe it is my christian duty to expose the truth about mormonism to anyone who will listen. It is distinguished from larceny by obtaining title to property, whereas larceny involves obtaining possession of property. Furthermore, even if you do qualify for an annulment, it does not necessarily mean that your perception as a victim will come into play at all.
There are entire sections of my book related to sexual abuse in the lds faith. A life under false pretenses by former mormon bishop lee baker, is an intriguing story of the authors search for truth regarding lds doctrines and practices. Top 10 embarrassments of the mormon religion listverse. Ten reasons to protect your children from mormonism. I am very grateful that lee b baker did all the research he did and finally got the answers in getting no answers that he was looking for. Baker found the time to actually study the official history and the core doctrines of the church. Lee baker mormonism a life under false pretenses though intellectually i know its not real, there is still somewhere in the dark recesses of my subconscious a demented respect for the priesthood so somehow reading something from an exbishop was comforting to me. Over the course of several years, baker repeatedly went to church leaders asking them to explain some of mormonism s troubling teachings. First published in 1988, false pretenses is the explosive story of how one woman survives the destruction of her perfect lifeand the intentions of three mysterious men. False pretenses is the crime of obtaining money or property through knowingly making false statements. The true story of a mormon bishops journey of discovery. The lds church baptizes people under false pretenses. My chosen path in life is one of truth, justice, equality, and yes, even questioning.
Mormonism is a religion less than two centuries old, but in this short time it has managed to accrue a long list of embarrassments which the church leaders would prefer were kept silent. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. It was the only religion i had ever known i thankfully found out, later in life, that jesus can free you from the bondage and stranglehold of the lds religion. Under false pretences idioms by the free dictionary. Combining useful information about lds beliefs and strategies for building relationships rather than destroying. A mormon priesthood leader and former mission president. Click the photo to buy lees book takes you to amazon book of mormon, mormon, mormonism not christian, interview gene curl december 5, 2018 comment. The foreword to almost a mormon is written by former lds bishop lee b. A life under false pretenses is the best at describing the sense of moral outrage many exmormons feel when they learn about the doctrines of blood atonement and polygamypolyandry in mormonism, and the despair when they feel the sense of utter abandonment as no official representative of the lds church. Leaving mormonism for christ leaving mormonism for christ. Cowardly posters with deep inner personal doubts about the truth claims of the mormon church on occasion come to this board under false pretenses including sneaking in under my own name because theyre too chicken and insecure to actually reveal their own.
Former bishop, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Mormonism a life under false pretenses and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. The church tells you how to live, who to be, where to donate your time and talents, it defines your morals for you, tells you what you want in a spouse, where you want to marry, what underwear to choose, how to live nearly every aspect of your life. His firsthand experiences and insight into the authentic teachings, policies, and practices of mormonism provide a unique view of one of the worlds fastest growing religions, which he demonstrates to be a life under false pretenses. I didnt join the mormon church, i was born into it. The false statements must have deceived another into delivering title to property. During my investigations of this distinctly influential cult, i learned of and became friends with exmormon bishop, lee baker, author of the book mormonism. Your ideal life is directed for you, instead of coming from someplace inside of you. A life under false pretenses is an honest, biblically accurate side by side comparison of the doctrine of mormonism with the bible, and an exposure of. Mormonism a life under false pretenses the true story of a mormon bishops journey of discovery, might be used as a guide to the core elements of this blog, but it is not required to ask questions as my wife and i have served within the church of. Herein is where one must start to fully grasp the tangled web of deception that drives its members and their families to an eternal state of damnation. I wouldnt encourage them to live under of false pretenses, but to find a way to be able to express and practice their real beliefs. We stop them making better decisions that would make their lives safer and better. While it may appear like you entered a marriage under false or fraudulent pretenses, if it does not fall under the predetermined scope already established, then you do not qualify for an annulment.
After three decades of exceptional service in many leadership positions within the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, bishop lee b. Almost a mormon latterday sense evangelism ministry. Yet there are bright spots in terms of international retention and member activity. Baker the fundamental difference that sets the mormon church apart from all truly christian churches is the sinister and selfserving distortion of the very personality and character of the lord jesus christ. Baker, including jailed for teaching the gospel of jesus christ in america. A life under false pretenses is the best at describing the sense of moral outrage many exmormons feel when they learn about the doctrines of blood atonement and polygamypolyandry in mormonism, and the despair when they feel the sense of utter abandonment as no official representative of the lds church will answer why these doctrines existed and were never refuted or disowned by the lds church. If you would like a copy of my book, mormonism a life under false pretenses the true story of a mormon bishops journey of discovery, it is available at and at. The true story of a mormon bishops journey of discovery 2 by baker, former mormon bishop lee b. I loved the fact that this book confirmed what i have believed about mormonism all along, that it is a religion under false pretenses.
Mormonism tries to brand the project of faith so they can sell it. Mormons and mormonism false doctrine ministries to. The true story of mormon corruption in indiana 2016, createspace. Mormon growth continues to slow, especially in the us. The true story of a mormon bishops journey of discovery 2010 and jailed for teaching the gospel of jesus christ in america. The most revealing and ridiculous claim of mormonism. The true story of a mormon bishops journey of discovery by former mormon bishop baker 2016, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Posted in lee baker, tagged exmormon bishop speaks out, exmormons, false doctrines of mormonism. Click to email this to a friend opens in new window click to print opens in new window. Part apologetic and part autobiography, the book begins with an explanation of how author judy robertson and her family were drawn into mormonism, how they were constantly lived a life that never quite measured up even though they were templeworthy mormons, and. If he can speak everything into existence, he can change hearts and lives with the greatest of ease. I wish that at the time i had known of the physical proof that joseph smith was a false prophet, demonstrated by the book of abraham, which he translated from egyptian funerary texts. Definition of under false pretences in the idioms dictionary.
Leaving mormonism for christ leaving mormonism for. If you havent read his book i highly recommend doing so. If necessary, a person can leave mormonism without leaving the mormon church, at least while his or her spouse comes to terms with the situation. Mormon growth is down to about one and a half percent around the world and half that in the united states.
It describes his totally failed attempt, spanning several years, to get answers and help from lds authorities at all. These embarrassments range from textual inaccuracies to scandals in the life of the founder, joseph smith. It is a challenge to honesty and integrity that i have offered many times myself as a mormon bishop. Within the formal teachings of the mormon church, jesus christ himself, and not the mormon prophets, is the author of polygamy, polyandry, and blood atonement. In the lds church, the incentive to join is answers to lifes big questions, families can be together forever. Out of all the books ive read from mormons and exmormons, lee baker, mormonism.