I am a 27 year old African American female. I was raised in the truth by my maternal grandparents. In 1996, I was baptized. I have been disfellowshipped since 2000. Despite the organization's view of a secular education, I attended college and have a bachelors of arts degree in chemistry. I am married to wonderful man, who happens to be in the U.S. Navy. Since leaving, I have not been involved in any type of religious activity.