I'll be curious to see how this develops. When we finally separated, my gay ex-husband fully intended to continue attending church normally. I believe he made it three weeks before he couldn't take the shunning anymore. Obviously I wasn't there, but what he described to me was that while no one actually said anything against him, everyone (with a couple of exceptions) simply treated him as though
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First, not all non-Mormons socialize by drinking. There are many, many opportunities to meet people where drinking is either incidental or a non-issue. I would suggest taking some time to go into yourself and get to know who you are without social pressures. That's really hard when you're lonely. That's what makes it so important. Once you are able to ground yourself -- to find peace with who
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This is so inspiring. Of course, results are never guaranteed. I think this shows the power of love. So many people, especially parents, are driven by fear. Religion preys on fear. How beautiful that your daughter was able to overcome your fear with love and reassurance. You must have done something right.
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It seems to me the more important change has to be in your own mind. You can't control how your mother feels, but it sounds like you're letting her control how you feel. Figure out what you need to do in terms of church participation and living arrangements, but more importantly, start taking control of your own thoughts and emotions. It's okay to make an effort to get along, and there's no r
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Mormons should do a lot of things, but their policies have never been changed to follow the example of other organizations. If anything, they have been digging in more to set themselves apart from social change. What makes you think this would be any different?
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This story is about the Church of England internally disciplining one of its own. I really can't imagine this having any implications whatsoever on Mormonism.
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Anna Karenina - Leo Tolstoy I have always been a night reader, but have started reading about ten pages of this every morning. It's nice to read while my eyes and brain are fresh. The Nightingale - Kristin Hannah One of my book groups chose this book, and I almost skipped it because it's set in WWII, and I usually avoid that time period. I decided to listen to the audiobook while doing h
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Pew didn't get their numbers from the church. They came from public opinion polling. The people in their sample self-identified.
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I thought it was funny, too.
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It is one thing to admit one's past mistakes and change. It is quite another, in my opinion, to try to deny that the past mistakes ever happened. There is no question that the church historically taught that "skin of blackness" was very literal, and that the church was overtly racist. Renouncing racism is good. Lying about past sins is just another sin.
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Yes, it would be a real shame if Denver were to lose its beaches.
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Bugs are an excellent source of protein. The wheat was actually there to feed the food storage.
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I used to cry all the time. I hated it. Eventually, I figured out that I was crying when I felt angry, because I would not allow myself to feel angry. With time and practice, I learned how to feel the emotions I was actually feeling, not just the emotions I was "allowed" to feel. I also used to beat myself up over the smallest mistake. I realized that by doing that, I could get peopl
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I don't make resolutions, but I have just started a new year's project -- to use up all the odds & ends in my pantry and freezer. I'm tired of looking for something for dinner and seeing a pile of weird ingredients that I never got around to using, or just had for one recipe, or just plain over-stocked. I started with a batch of granola to use up a bunch of random nuts and such, but we ma
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I get it. You're looking for a little perspective. However, the rotation of the planet may not be an appropriate bar for determining good behavior. Mankind has yet to discover the atrocity that would cease the Earth's rotation, and it's clearly not for lack of trying. Actions have consequences. Disrespecting others by being late, or dismissing their concern about punctuality, is insulting. If
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Any delays at the post office are likely caused by the holiday volume rather than any intentional delays.
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There is no reason to be worried about marriage at 19. Be gentle but honest with this young man. Now is the time to work out your own life, not to tie yourself down. You'll also figure out how to separate your identity from your parents. That's what you're supposed to do at this point in your life. Just keep exploring and learning. That's what 19 is all about.
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Don't make life decisions in the Emergency Room, or for a while after. Let the initial fear and strong emotions have time to work themselves out, so everyone can discuss things from a calmer perspective.
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I guess it's impossible to simply be a non-Mormon. If you're not with them, you're against them?
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Ultimatums are serious business. Don't make them unless you mean it, and if you've made one, you had better follow through. Otherwise, it's not an ultimatum--it's just nagging and lying. Nagging and lying will never change anything. If you want to repair the relationship, take the advice of those who have suggested you treat this as an addiction. If you're not willing or able to do that, de
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You can stop going to college now, do something else, and go back later if and when you are more focused and prepared. Work and save money, or travel, or do something else. There is no point in paying for an education from which you are not benefiting. There's no shame in admitting that you tried it, it wasn't for you right now, and now it's time to try something else for a while. Life is about f
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I'm not usually affected by things like that, but I was surprised a few months ago when I was rummaging around in a thrift store and saw one of those denim jumper-style dresses from the 90s. I physically cringed and had to look away.
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They don't even realize that such behavior will probably do more to drive your wife out than anything you could ever say. Mormons really are their own worst enemy.
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Everything in my life improved, and I am not exaggerating. Being married to a gay man was miserable. We are now good friends living our authentic lives. I learned to trust my own thoughts instead of trying to figure out which thoughts were coming from external forces. Removing my garments made me more comfortable and free to choose clothing I liked. When I stopped paying tithing, I ha
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Sanitize everything thoroughly. Stray microbes can ruin your fermentation process and your beer. The initial investment of equipment is expensive, but as you get set up and find good sources for your ingredients, it can be cheaper.
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Coffee has done more to improve my life than religion ever did.
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I agree that he might need to see another physician. He may be taking the wrong dose or the wrong medication, or he may be one of those who does not respond well to medication. If he hasn't already, I suggest he get a full blood panel. Depression can be caused or exacerbated by nutritional deficiencies. Something as simple as a vitamin D supplement might help.
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I think it's okay to include that question while making an evaluation, but I wouldn't make a decision on that alone. As Caffeind pointed out, he's probably really good at compartmentalization. I know many doctors, lawyers, and other professionals who manage to be excellent and truly critical thinkers at their jobs while holding seemingly incompatible religious beliefs. It's hard to understand, b
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Brilliant
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