OK thanks xyz!
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I've tried that one, and the teacher told me that JS used KJV phrases to make sure his translations were correct and consistent with the Bible. Then some other kid piped up and said that if the translation was divine there would be no need to double-check it. Then the teacher basically told us we were heathens and that we should pray and that god would tell us. Or if not we'll find out in the
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I think that cult has destroyed any religious inclinations I feel (or ever will) so yes, I'd say that I'm an atheist. So please GO AHEAD and give me all you've got! Thanks.
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Well we're early on in Mark, covering Jesus' miracles, if that helps... Mark 9 or 10 will be tomorrow, I believe.
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Thanks! I'll be sure to bring that up once we're in John.
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We're in the New Testament, and we've just started Mark, more specifically. He follows the manual word for word. No creativity, no thinking.
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Actually it's funny because the mormon cult is the only "religion" that says that families CAN'T be together forever. Yes, you heard me right. Let's say there's Peter Priesthood and Molly Mormon, who get married and have kids and all that jazz. Then one day Pete decides that the cult is a cult and resigns, and takes one kid with him. Molly and the others remain TBM's. Then they di
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Hi all, I know this isn't a Yahoo answers board (I've already posted a thread recently - and thanks to all who have answered, you've been great) but I have a request, if you can spare the time. For those of you who haven't read my earlier post I'm 17 and still actively attend meetings, but I know the whole cult is a scam and I'm leaving once I become independent. You could say I'm a closet
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THANK YOU to all who have posted so far. You've all given me good advice and I really do appreciate it... Funny how all my life at TSCC I've been told apostates are evil, but you're all much better people than most TBM's I know. Thank you again and I will continue to follow this forum.
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Thanks so much for your post. It's nice to find someone my age I can relate to... I understand how much your family means to you, I also love my family it's just their beliefs that I don't. Thanks again for your best wishes and I want you to know you haven't wasted a second of your time writing this post.
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Wow thanks for all the detailed info. I really appreciate it... it's nice to talk to people who are in (or have been) in my predicament.
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How did you cope with that cult while you knew that it was all a lie? I have some TBM friends who I get along well with, but when it comes to the organization itself I don't know if I can keep this game up much longer... it's all just so revolting to me.
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Thanks Anagrammy, I will follow your advice... I've read some of your posts on other forums and I'm glad to have made your acquaintance. One question I have about TSCC is simply why? Why do the leaders continue to lead this cult? I see how Joseph Smith wanted power, women, etc but what's in it for the 'prophet' today? Or is he so brainwashed that he really believes what he's saying?
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Thanks so much for your insight, xyz! It's funny, this is my first time coming out as a closet exmo (is that the correct term?). You've given good advice and I think I'll hold onto it... btw for the last few weeks I've been making seminary more interesting by asking the teacher questions I'm not supposed to ask, (other students are starting to catch on and take my lead) but I'm running low on ste
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I'm university-bound, I'd like to pursue a career in teaching, probably French... I do think I have a good chance of winning some good scholarships - I still do fine with most of my classes - but I've had enough of TSCC's control over me. As xyz noted, I guess I'll just have to keep my head down for a while. Wish me luck!
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It isn't that urgent, I mean I'm not going to die from it or anything. But it's just that I'm completely fed up with TSCC but I don't really know what to do about it... You're right, I don't think I'll leave just yet but for the interim do you have any suggestions for what I can do to make sure that cult doesn't impact my life more than is necessary?
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Hi all, I'm a 17 year-old guy from Toronto, born into a family of TBM's. I've had my doubts about TSCC for a while, and after reading wikipedia articles and later posts on this site I've made up my mind that I'm part of a cult. I know it's hard to leave when I'm still young and dependent on my parents - and my TBM younger brothers will be shocked and perhaps disappointed - but I really don'
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