Mormon Stories Podcast My Mormon Truth Crisis as an Attorney - Justin Sweeney | Ep. 1989
Feb 3, 2025
Join immigration attorney Justin Sweeney, who grew up in the LDS community and held various leadership roles, as he candidly shares his faith crisis journey. He dives deep into questioning church history, including the controversial topics of Joseph Smith's polygamy and the authenticity of church rituals. Justin discusses the emotional turmoil of reconciling personal beliefs with institutional truths and the importance of transparency in faith journeys. His story underscores the connection between professional inquiry and spiritual exploration.
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Beginning of Truth Crisis
- Justin's truth crisis began with researching polygamy and the temple.
- He Googled "temples and masonry" and found Mike from LDS Discussions.
Masonic Temple Origins
- The temple ceremony's Masonic origins contradict the Church's narrative of ancient origins.
- This challenged Justin's understanding of its authenticity.
Second Anointing Revelation
- Learning about the second anointing disturbed Justin, as it represented a secret, elite layer within Mormonism.
- He questioned why such a significant blessing was kept secret.
