[Ya, just look at some of the misguiding statements on “ex-Mormon” sites. ]
If you actually read the accounts of ex-Mormons instead of snickering at the apostates, you will find many heartwrenching stories. Many lose all ties to their families when they make the jump. It is quite sad when you leave the hive.
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I have, and spoken to some in person.
Not always, but very often, the person decided to give all that up instead of changing his life to live a part of God's teachings.