In an era dominated by social media, it’s commonplace to encounter videos on YouTube or posts across various platforms where former members of religious faiths explain their reasons for leaving. This phenomenon is particularly pronounced among ex-Mormons, whose stories often attract significant attention from non-members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For some observers, these departures might seem like evidence that Joseph Smith, the Book of Mormon, or the core doctrines of the LDS faith are false, blasphemous, or heretical. However, what we may actually be witnessing is scriptural history repeating itself—a pattern of righteous individuals fleeing apostate institutions to preserve true faith.
https://humblymybrain.substack.com/p/why-leaving-ones-church-might-mirror
In the aftermath of the American Civil War, personal accounts from soldiers offered raw glimpses into the brutal realities of conflict, far removed from romanticized histories. George Cary Eggleston’s Southern Soldier Stories captures the unvarnished experiences of Confederate troops, emphasizing not just battles but the everyday struggles against scarcity and deprivation. This excerpt from his collection, titled “Random Facts,” vividly illustrates the ingenuity and endurance of Southern soldiers amid profound shortages—of clothing, medicine, ammunition, and even food—highlighting how necessity forged both practical innovations and spiritual resilience. It serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war, where survival often depended on makeshift solutions and unyielding determination.
https://humblymybrain.substack.com/p/confederate-soldiers-hardships-scarcity
