Posted by:
exminion
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Date: February 23, 2018 05:01PM
Atonement--
I assume you are female, because your bishop is disrespecting you!
I was a single divorced working mother, and a couple of my bishops were obsessed about my sex life, or lack of it, and thought I was lying about it. Did your new bishop seem to enjoy his private interview with you, behind the closed door?
I speak from experience, and from the experiences of many other women in Mormonism.
Regardless of the bad behavior of the leaders, I challenge you to gather more factual information about the cult you are in. True forgiveness, unconditional love (or any other kind of love), Christ, equal treatment for rich and poor, married and unmarried, friends and relatives of GA's as opposed to members who come from "nothing, converts and BIC's, or formerly excommunicated members vs. perfectly obedient members--you won't find any of that in the Mormon cult.
Why do you expect Mormons to forgive you? Mormons won't forgive the innocent adopted child of gay parents. They won't forgive anyone who is wonderful and genuine, but who decides to leave Mormonism. Most of us ex-Mormons continue to be maligned, harassed, and shunned.
Forgiveness is between you and God and the person or people you hurt. The bishop--a stranger--has nothing to do with it. He is not ordained or trained as a clergyman or counselor. "The Priesthood" is not from God, at all, and it grants no man any authority over you. Your bishop has no authority with God, either. Think about that. Your bishop has no real power over you. Ignore him. Politely evade meeting with him. Pray, make peace directly with those you have hurt, and forgive yourself, and move on! You are so much MORE than your mistakes.