The Death of Reason and Freedom: http://www.exmormon.org/mormon/mormon413.htm ORIGINS I was born into the church by parents whose lineage goes back to the founding of the LDS church. While they had their faults and mistakes, I was raised in a loving home with a very dedicated mother and father. They were wonderful examples to me of faith and endurance in trying circumstances and they tri
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Honestly, cl2, I don't have any hope of my oldest shifting away from the Mormon Church. And I do anticipate similar encounters - especially as she enters her adolescent years. But I've had some pretty intense talks with her about appropriate boundaries already and the importance of compromise. We've been very candid about how we see the world different but that I support her in her finding what m
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Glad I was able to give back a little. I received so much support from this board when I was in the thick of it. Hope all is well for you brotha! Cheers! Enigma
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My oldest Daughter has a tendency to lean towards the dogmatic (and she's only 9.5) and I've had a few of those moments. I don't know how long you've been out, cl2 but these things run on tragically long time tables in many cases. I measure the progress I make with my oldest a day at a time. I'm not even trying to change her outlook or sway her opinion. I've taken her to Music and the Spoken Word
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Mrs. Enigma 1.0 was like your spouse. We separated in 2008 and now I'm with Mrs. Enigma 2.0. It was the perfect upgrade for me. And the Ex is happier now too. She can practice her religion without feeling like she's treading on eggshells and I can spout off on all things atheist/agnostic related in a conversational environment that is stimulating and encouraging. Hang in there Derrida, I certain
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So yesterday I went down to the holy land (A.K.A. Provo) to attend my niece’s baby blessing. I do this occasionally for family events because I love my family (in-laws and bio) and it’s a good chance to see them all and catch up, etc. Over the last year or so I’ve realized that I have finally arrived at a place with respect to Mormonism that I thought I’d never see… I’m at peace w
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Uhhh... I think you answered your own question. "I think the exec sec to set up a time to come in for tithing settlement..." They want your money; plain and simple. During tithing settlement time there's always a push to get those last minute spiritual extortion meetings nailed down. Bishops are commended or reprimanded based on how well they "manage" their ward (i.e.
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It's been 5 years since my Mormon reality came crashing down on me. At the time I thought there was no hope for me and that I was doomed to a live in silent servitude... kneeling at the foot of a god I no longer believed in. (see http://www.exmormon.org/mormon/mormon413.htm). I attended two conferences in 2007 and 2008 and felt at home with so many other battle-weary souls who were fighting to
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