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Some testimonies are from the dictionary definition of scholar or someone who holds a PhD or Professor from a university and others are from ex-members regarded as 'scholars of Mormonism' by the ex-Mormon community.

Testimonies

Latayne C. Scott is the award-winning author of over a dozen books, published by major publishers such as Zondervan, Moody, Baker, Word and others. In addition, she has published poems, radio plays, and hundreds of articles in several magazines.

Richard Packham holds a B.A. With High Honors from Brigham Young University (1954), an M.A. from Northwestern University (1955), and a J.D. from the University of San Francisco (1974). He did four years of postgraduate study in linguistics at Johns Hopkins University and the University of Munich (1957-61), the latter year as a Fulbright Scholar. Before his retirement (1990) he taught German, Spanish, Latin, English, law and computer science, mostly at City College of San Francisco. He was a member of the California State Bar and the Oregon State Bar, and practiced law in both states.

Jim Whitefield is an international author who has published a series of three books under the title of “The Mormon Delusion” in a hard hitting exposé of the truth behind the Mormon Church. Jim is retired and lives in Norfolk, England.

Lyndon Lamborn is a cum laude graduate of Utah State University with a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, and a graduate of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University with an MS degree in Aeronautical Engineering. He has been employed as an Engineering Scientist at Boeing since 1983, and is also a professor of mathematics, currently teaching algebra and calculus at Mesa Community College in Mesa, AZ.

Stephen Jones has both a Master’s degree and Bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University. He is a successful businessman with a wife and two children. Stephen and his family live in the Park City area of Utah where he is an avid reader of all things Mormon. His research of Mormonism’s beginnings is what led to his unbelief in the LDS Church.

Tom Donofrio has a two year technical degree from Gateway Community College in Phoenix, Arizona. He works in the ammonia refrigeration industry and holds a national certification in that field. Tom is also the author of Book of Mormon Tories, which documents early American influences on the production of the Book of Mormon.

Micah McAllister is a technical support analyst in the financial information systems industry with over 10 years experience in the support field and certified in Kepner Tregoe rational and analytical situation, decision and problem analysis processes. He also created the social network "Life After Mormonism", a support group for those transitioning out of Mormonism

Wes Cauthers is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Washington. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Arizona with a BS degree in Family Studies and Human Development; he also received an MA in Counseling Psychology from Mars Hill Graduate School in Seattle, Washington. He now lives near Tacoma, Washington with his wife Tricia and their son Lincoln where he works as a therapist in private practice. Wes has a passion to work with people who leave Mormonism and others experiencing spiritual abuse which is often a traumatic experience. His dream is to eventually open a retreat facility where people can go for healing. Read More......

Arza Evans is a retired college professor who grew up thoroughly indoctrinated with Mormonism. He went on a full time Church mission, served in several bishoprics, and also worked in an L.D.S. Temple. About age forty he began some serious research into early Mormon history that led to traumatic but liberating changes in his life. He wrote the book "The Keystone Of Mormonism".

William Wilson holds a bachelors degree in anthropology from the State University College of NY at Buffalo (1980) and masters degree in applied cultural anthropology from Northern Arizona University (1984) where he works today as an applied anthropologist and part time instructor. He speaks a smattering of languages including Navajo, Welsh, Italian, Spanish, German and his native English.

Dianne Ormond holds an M.Ed. and a cum laude B.S. in Education; both education degrees are from BYU. She co-founded CALM (Community After Leaving Mormonism), and is a former Board Member and Treasurer of The Exmormon Foundation.

D J Williams completed a Ph.D. and a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Leisure Sciences from the University of Alberta, Canada, and holds Masters degrees in Social Work and Exercise and Sport Science from the University of Utah. He is author of the book "Playing Dangerous Games," and has published numerous academic journal articles and book chapters.

Ed Bliss is a former journalist, editor, legislative assistant, lobbyist, and business consultant. He is author of several books, including A Friendly Discussion: Mormonism Pro and Con.

Joseph C Smith is Professor Emeritus at the University of British Columbia where he taught jurisprudence and law from 1961 to 2000. He is the author of six books in legal philosophy and postmodern critical social theory, and was the founder and director of the UBC Faculty of Law Artificial Intelligence Research (FLAIR) Project. He holds a BA from Brigham Young University, an LLB from the University of British Columbia, and an LLM from Yale University.

Masters of Education, Counseling Psychology – Washington State University, Ph.D. Higher, Education Administration – University of Idaho, Church Education System full time employee from 1975 to 2002. Past Church positions: Primary Teacher, Elders Quorum Presidency, High Councilman (3 times), counselor (both 1st and 2nd) in Bishopric, Ward Mission Leader, High Priest Group Leader, Ward Young Men's President, Ward Executive Secretary, Stake Young Men's President, Bishop. Currently Director of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs at Western Washington University

Duwayne Anderson holds a BS in physics from Brigham Young University. He is the author of numerous technical articles and the co-author of "Troubleshooting Optical-fiber Networks." He has worked for over 30 years in the fields of optics and fiber optics and is the inventor of 30 US and foreign patents. Duwayne is currently the chief technologist at a company that designs and manufactures fiber-optic sensors.

Dr. Lynn Wilder is a wife, mother, grandmother, scholar, and author with a doctorate in education. In her 11 years as a professor and researcher, and 20 years as a teacher, she has mentored thousands of students and has produced more than 50 scholarly publications. Once tenured faculty at BYU, Dr. Wilder left in 2008 when she experienced a crisis of faith.

Simon G. Southerton is a Principal Research Scientist in the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) Canberra, Australia. He holds a Bachelor of Agricultural Science degree (Hon I) and a Ph.D. from the University of Sydney. His research is focused on the study of genetic variation in forest trees and he has published about 40 research papers in the field of plant molecular genetics. He is the author of Losing a Lost Tribe (Signature Books, 2004) which considers widely held Mormon beliefs in light of recent genetics research on Native Americans.

Craig Criddle has a Ph.D. from Stanford University. He is a Professor and Senior Fellow, Woods Institute for the Environment, Stanford University, having taught at Stanford since 1998. He formally resigned from the church in 2004, and in 2005 posted an on-line essay "Sidney Rigdon: Creating the Book of Mormon".

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Charles Larson is the author of "By His Own Hand Upon Papyrus", where Larson offers an in-depth examination and analysis of the papyri fragments used by Joseph Smith to fabricate his Book of Abraham during the 1830's. He also authored "Numismatic Forgery" and "Destroying Angel".

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