Frequently Asked
Q. What do you believe in?
A. Mormon Fundamentalists believe in those doctrines and practices the LDS Church no longer teaches or practices. Indeed, Mormon Fundamentalists believe that essential doctrines of the Mormon faith were wrongly watered down, modified or abandoned by the LDS Church in its effort to be accepted by the mainstream. There are various branches of Mormon Fundamentalists. Independents do not have any leaders and there are no set doctrines or practices they need to abide to, as they solely rely upon personal inspiration and revelations to guide themselves.
Q. Is this the official organ for Independent Fundamentalists?
A. We do not claim to be spokespersons for the Independent Mormon Fundamentalists community. We simply decided to create the Independent Mormon Fundamentalists Forum to offer a place for individuals across the world to freely discuss any topics related to their faith and make contacts with other Independent Fundamentalists.
Q. How are Independent Fundamentalists organized?
A. We are Independents, and therefore we are not a church and have no leaders. Each individual is responsible for himself/herself and many Independents are organised as a family unit. Sometimes there are enough Independents in an area for them to worship or study together, or to partake the sacrament or perform ordinances for each other, including Temple work.
Q. Does the Independent Fundamentalists Forum have meetings and offer ordinances?
A. We are Independents, and therefore we are not a church and have no leaders. Each individual is responsible for himself/herself or are organised as a family unit. Sometimes there are enough Independents in an area for them to worship or study together. Some of us are Priesthood holders who can offer ordinances. Unfortunately, many are isolated and scattered all across the world. This is why we decided to created the Independent Mormon Fundamentalists Forum. Its members are at the moment mainly based in the U.S.A., Canada, Mexico and the U.K. As with any other online communities, please exercise caution when arranging to meet strangers!
Q. What do you discuss in the Yahoo Discussion Group?
A. The Yahoo Discussion Group is where our members can connect with one another. We normally discuss our personal interpretations of fundamental Mormon tenets, Mormon history, books, and current issues. This is the perfect place to ask questions, and share your views and/or personal testimonies with others. Feel free to respond to a thread or to start your own topic. You can post about anything! We only ask you to remain respectful of others and to not proselytize for any groups.
Q. I don't want to be exposed as a Fundamentalist.
A. If you cannot be open about your beliefs, this online community may be the perfect place for you! You could set up a new email account and use a pseudo. We do not mind. You can reveal as much or as little about yourself as you wish.
Q. My lifestyle doesn't fit the mold.
A. We welcome investigators and those who simply want to ask questions about those doctrines and practices the LDS Church no longer teaches or practices. As Independents, we all have various interpretations and there is no "mold" you need to fit in, and we appreciate that you are on your own journey.
Q. Are you on Facebook?
A. We do not have a group on Facebook. However, members of various organized Fundamentalist groups as well as Independent Fundamentalists regularly join the group Mormon Fundamentalism.
I have more questions.
A. Feel free to ask!
A. Mormon Fundamentalists believe in those doctrines and practices the LDS Church no longer teaches or practices. Indeed, Mormon Fundamentalists believe that essential doctrines of the Mormon faith were wrongly watered down, modified or abandoned by the LDS Church in its effort to be accepted by the mainstream. There are various branches of Mormon Fundamentalists. Independents do not have any leaders and there are no set doctrines or practices they need to abide to, as they solely rely upon personal inspiration and revelations to guide themselves.
Q. Is this the official organ for Independent Fundamentalists?
A. We do not claim to be spokespersons for the Independent Mormon Fundamentalists community. We simply decided to create the Independent Mormon Fundamentalists Forum to offer a place for individuals across the world to freely discuss any topics related to their faith and make contacts with other Independent Fundamentalists.
Q. How are Independent Fundamentalists organized?
A. We are Independents, and therefore we are not a church and have no leaders. Each individual is responsible for himself/herself and many Independents are organised as a family unit. Sometimes there are enough Independents in an area for them to worship or study together, or to partake the sacrament or perform ordinances for each other, including Temple work.
Q. Does the Independent Fundamentalists Forum have meetings and offer ordinances?
A. We are Independents, and therefore we are not a church and have no leaders. Each individual is responsible for himself/herself or are organised as a family unit. Sometimes there are enough Independents in an area for them to worship or study together. Some of us are Priesthood holders who can offer ordinances. Unfortunately, many are isolated and scattered all across the world. This is why we decided to created the Independent Mormon Fundamentalists Forum. Its members are at the moment mainly based in the U.S.A., Canada, Mexico and the U.K. As with any other online communities, please exercise caution when arranging to meet strangers!
Q. What do you discuss in the Yahoo Discussion Group?
A. The Yahoo Discussion Group is where our members can connect with one another. We normally discuss our personal interpretations of fundamental Mormon tenets, Mormon history, books, and current issues. This is the perfect place to ask questions, and share your views and/or personal testimonies with others. Feel free to respond to a thread or to start your own topic. You can post about anything! We only ask you to remain respectful of others and to not proselytize for any groups.
Q. I don't want to be exposed as a Fundamentalist.
A. If you cannot be open about your beliefs, this online community may be the perfect place for you! You could set up a new email account and use a pseudo. We do not mind. You can reveal as much or as little about yourself as you wish.
Q. My lifestyle doesn't fit the mold.
A. We welcome investigators and those who simply want to ask questions about those doctrines and practices the LDS Church no longer teaches or practices. As Independents, we all have various interpretations and there is no "mold" you need to fit in, and we appreciate that you are on your own journey.
Q. Are you on Facebook?
A. We do not have a group on Facebook. However, members of various organized Fundamentalist groups as well as Independent Fundamentalists regularly join the group Mormon Fundamentalism.
I have more questions.
A. Feel free to ask!