[Some hope remaining.]

I think they start out with good intentions but it's interesting how all consuming it can become. Have you ever read this girl's story?

[Utah Girl]

What a story. And you are right, I have had a couple of friends fall away from the church, and it was with good intentions that they tried to open others' eyes to some failings of others in the church, which to me was very judgemental. Eventually it turned to rabid hatred of anything to do with the LDS church and they are actively working to turn us from our deluded ways. It is very sad. And unfortunately they are former friends for two reasons. The first one was that was all we talked about was religion, them to bash, me to defend and try to reason. And then it got to the point where I had such horrible feelings after being with them. And then they cut off all contact.