Posted by:
forestpal
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Date: September 17, 2010 10:15PM
You are doing so, in refusing to do something you do not want to do, for a cult you do not believe in.
Your parents, by remaining in a manipulative, controlling cult, are not governing their own lives. They can learn from you.
I agree with Cheryl, heresy, and others, that a long explanation is not necessary, and would only stir up more trouble. Remember, your parents are brainwashed, and unable to think logically.
You can relate to them on their level, by saying simply that you do not feel right about going on a mission. You don't need to debate religion or God. You are talking about YOUR life, YOUR decisions.
Why not tell them that you prayed about it and got an answer that God does not want you to go on a mission? That's the argument your parents are giving you to go.
The only things you need explain are:
1. You are not a sinner. You don't plan on sinning in the future.
2. You will have a happy, successful life without a mission.
3. Your decision is final, and not up for arguments. No, you don't need to talk to the bishop or to anyone else about this.
4. You could add a few other personal statements, such as those I made, because in my case they were true: that just because you refuse to devote two years of your life to the Mormon church, does not mean you don't believe in God or Christ, the Bible, The Ten Commandments, or want to be a good, law-abiding human being. Not at all! It does not mean you do not love your family, either.
Good luck! We are proud of you! It will not be easy, but you will not regret doing this.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/17/2010 10:16PM by forestpal.