I wanted to get out but feared eternal punishment. Mid mission when my mother was in intensive care and asking for me, I had an interview with my mission president. I just happened to mention that I knew I was supposed to stay in the mission but felt conflicted. He told me I was betraying Christ by even thinking leaving was an option. Total mind control. I stayed and my depression kept spiraling
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I’m seeing Mormons now insisting that we were witnessing antifa at work. I am so glad I’m out. If you buy the BS theology and ignore Joseph smith’s criminal activity, you’ll believe anything.
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I just received my annual Christmas card from a stranger. It’s always addressed to “sister” and my name so we know the sender’s motives. I ripped it up.
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I wish I could say I was surprised by those comments. it’s he same crowd that spouts conspiracy theories as truth. I’d say Elder R’s chickens have come home to roost. If LDS swallow the line of dangerous theological garbage, no surprise that they swallow other baseless nonsense.
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32. I still have nightmares.
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Atheist here. I see no evidence of a supreme being at this point.
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Just being an EXMO is advancement enough for me
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Yes good point. The dark ages, all over again.
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I’ve tried to believe I could stay in contact with Mormons I know, but between the direct marketing and spewing conspiracy theories, I’ve been unfriending. A lot. And just like the ridiculous theology, responding with facts just makes them dig in their heels and say, “I don’t agree.” They exhaust me. But maybe it’s for the best to cut all ties.
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Those women have bought in to a mythology in which all their status comes from their husband.
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My last month, I literally has flour, sugar and oil that I made into a sweet tortilla. Had to save my food money to afford an expensive train ticket to the mission home. The train ride was 12 hours of travel. I was in the city farthest away from HQ. Brutal.
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That poor kid. And all the adults in the room with the phony stepford wives grin. And eww with the touching.
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My mission was hell. I still have nightmares and it’s been over 30 years. The upside is it was the beginning of my journey out. Had plenty of time to start questioning the crazy theology, and being exposed to the command and control was eye opening. Nothing like being a 23 year old woman with a 19 year old DL that nearly got me killed then laughed about it. Long story, but the two guys he broug
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I don’t understand why the sheep view this bs as divine inspiration. I’ve more inspired by notes on a bathroom wall in a bar.
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Um no. And eternity sounds pretty awful too.
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Is there a god? No evidence. That being said, if god exists, he’s a prick. The universe is a cold, hard place. And earth? So god thinks it’s ok to create fires, Hurricanes, plagues, war, cancer, putting kids in cages, etc. Yeah. No. Are humans the jewel of creation? Um no. Animals at the top of the food chain who often choose self destructive paths. Why am I here? Roll of the cos
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I wish I was joking. I seriously lost my mind temporarily. By the second “it came to pass” I was over it.
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I’ll admit in the beginning I was so freaked out that I gravitated toward finding some sort of comfort in some kind, any kind of religion. I tried praying. I read stuff, even tried to get through a few pages of the BOM. Nope. Didn’t work. Back to my rational, religion-free self. Agnostic for sure. Maybe an atheist. I realized that the primal brain kicks in during times of stress. I wonder if
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They’re scared of money not returning.
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Someone needs to invent some arm extensions so social distancing can be maintained during blessings.
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Maybe they’ll stream sessions. Dead dunking on Facebook live. Washing and anointing in Tik Tok. Lol.
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With temples starting to reopen, and with the new admonishment to wear masks, sounds like there’s a new piece of temple garb in order. Will temple masks be white? Do they need to be a certain style? Will a whole cottage industry of temple mask sewers pop up in happy valley?
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Donated. I didn’t see how much has been donated. Keep us posted.
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I knew Mormons with no connection to this who used the fact that Hughes chose Mormons was a little testimony. Proved how great the church is. Made me sick.
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I’ll admit that I retreated temporarily to my fear place around Easter. I was pretty suggestible. Even watched GC. it was like hedging a bet. I’m back now. I want to understand why this happened.
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Can’t the chinese, the world leaders in making stuff, make something to satisfy needs? And more than one husband? No thank you. Imagine the dirty dishes, socks on the floor and fights over the barbecue.
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I’m assuming willingness to adopt out baby girls to people in the west had at least some implant on the numbers.
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Pure evil.
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So the reality is it’s possible, albeit not likely, to get quarantined for weeks. It’s good to have basics like TP on hand in case you can’t leave the house. I bought water because bottles are the only way I can get my elderly mom to drink. I use plain old tap water myself. I did a little stock up at Costco. Only bought what I actually eat, but got more than I usually do. I’m not super wo
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Being prepared is not a bad thing. Frankly it’s one of those common sense things I liked about the church. If you could just get rid of the crazy parts. Be safe Beth. I’m glad you have a telecommute option. I do too if we end up needing it.
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