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The original was posted on /r/exmormon by /u/Sensitive_Potato333 on 2025-08-03 01:09:38+00:00.

Melchizedek Priesthood. Members are informed when getting it at the age of 18 that if they "turn away" they will not receive forgiveness, not in this life or the next. It's fear mongering and it works to make sure no one dares to even think of leaving. It's even in the scriptures. I forget which verse but my dad was reading scriptures today and that was the verse that was being read.

Edit: found the verse. D&C 84:40-41

40 Therefore, all those who receive the priesthood, receive this oath and covenant of my Father, which he cannot break, neither can it be moved. 41 But whoso breaketh this covenant after he hath received it, and altogether turneth therefrom, shall not have forgiveness of sins in this world nor in the world to come