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by NOMinally Mormon
Sun Sep 09, 2018 9:24 pm
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: Senior Mission Pressure
Replies: 29
Views: 14721

Re: Senior Mission Pressure

Senior missions are quite expensive. I know many older couples who can't afford a mission, though they want to go. So pushing senior missions sounds elitist. Also a way to shame people who don't have a very comfortable retirement lined up.
by NOMinally Mormon
Sun Aug 05, 2018 9:44 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: BYU-I Still Kicking Out Sex Assault Victims
Replies: 10
Views: 5004

Re: BYU-I Still Kicking Out Sex Assault Victims

To add insult to injury, the bishop told her the perp was truly sorry and was preparing for an upcoming temple wedding. WTH?
by NOMinally Mormon
Thu Aug 02, 2018 4:45 pm
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: When are they going to let Mormons drink coffee in front of each other?
Replies: 20
Views: 9632

Re: When are they going to let Mormons drink coffee in front of each other?

And what about cold brewed coffee? The whole process uses no heat at all.
by NOMinally Mormon
Sat Jul 21, 2018 3:21 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: The subtleness of Satan?
Replies: 13
Views: 8006

Re: The subtleness of Satan?

RubinHighlander wrote:
Fri Jul 20, 2018 6:44 am
I say fight fire with fire. I've been listening to
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The devil went down to Kansas, looking for a soul to steal...
by NOMinally Mormon
Sat Jul 21, 2018 3:14 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Impractical, uncomfortable, and unsightly
Replies: 24
Views: 15186

Re: Impractical, uncomfortable, and unsightly

I still maintain that garments are the single dumbest idea Smith ever had. I can't wrap my mind around how anyone takes them seriously, including myself a few years ago. Especially given the origins started with a frontier sex cult! I'm considering starting a campaign similar to Ordain Women or Sam...
by NOMinally Mormon
Sat Jul 14, 2018 10:36 am
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: The Big Bang: Cosmological Discussion with My Parents
Replies: 5
Views: 4183

Re: The Big Bang: Cosmological Discussion with My Parents

My dad thinks genesis 1 describes the 'creation' of the solar system. His theory solves problematic issues like preexisting stars and the time it takes for their light to reach earth. I used to try to reconcile science and religion, but it takes too much effort. I too am fascinated by cosmology and ...
by NOMinally Mormon
Mon May 28, 2018 10:38 am
Forum: Support
Topic: Beliefs influencing major life decisions
Replies: 18
Views: 9555

Re: Beliefs influencing major life decisions

That was such a hard thing to go through, whatififly, and I think it's terrible that the church ruins lives this way. I too made bad decisions in an attempt to follow church counsel. I actually did what I wanted as a young adult but then decided to get with the program when I got a little older. My ...
by NOMinally Mormon
Sat May 12, 2018 9:34 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: My wife opened her mouth and started a family beatdown
Replies: 13
Views: 9948

Re: My wife opened her mouth and started a family beatdown

I'm sorry she's hurting. That sounded painful.
by NOMinally Mormon
Sun Apr 15, 2018 8:07 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Some of your favorite movies
Replies: 38
Views: 23900

Re: Some of your favorite movies

My top 5 are Blade Runner 1&2
Inception
V for Vendetta
Das Boot

Some obscure films I've enjoyed recently:
Howls Moving Castle
Dark City
Baghdad Cafe
by NOMinally Mormon
Sat Mar 10, 2018 9:33 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: "This Is My Doctrine" The Development of Mormon Theology
Replies: 10
Views: 6911

Re: Re:

Hagoth wrote:
Tue Mar 06, 2018 9:37 am
FiveFingerMnemonic wrote:
Mon Mar 05, 2018 2:05 pm
So, if you don't have those things, why put up with all of the bigotry, bullh*t, and boredom (the e Bs) that goes along with it?
I think Hinckley left out those "B"s
by NOMinally Mormon
Sun Feb 25, 2018 10:19 am
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: Member made doctrines
Replies: 40
Views: 31299

Re: Member made doctrines

Women should submit to their husbands. Now the FamProc says parents work together as equals (I don't remember the exact wording). But fathers still "preside".
by NOMinally Mormon
Fri Feb 23, 2018 8:26 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: I want to leave this Mormon bubble and travel the world. Would love some advice and support
Replies: 24
Views: 19157

Re: I want to leave this Mormon bubble and travel the world. Would love some advice and support

I lived in Europe after graduating from college through a worker exchange program. Living and working overseas is an great learning experience. My experience helped me get beyond an amerocentric world view.
by NOMinally Mormon
Sun Feb 11, 2018 2:55 pm
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: NOMlandia Proverbs
Replies: 15
Views: 7136

Re: NOMlandia Proverbs

Go slow.
by NOMinally Mormon
Sun Feb 04, 2018 11:02 am
Forum: Support
Topic: DW hasn't been paying tithing
Replies: 9
Views: 8945

Re: DW hasn't been paying tithing

I've been still paying on surplus on the income I bring in for a few years now. DW didn't like it at first, said I wasn't worthy of the temple, etc. but she seems to accept it now. She has been paying 10% of net on her income, although she hasn't paid any tithing for 9 months. I was just doing our ...
by NOMinally Mormon
Sat Feb 03, 2018 9:30 pm
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: How and When did Church take over your "self"
Replies: 20
Views: 12581

Re: How and When did Church take over your "self"

The church took over my "self" by teaching me that I could never be good enough. As a teen, I would think about my future, but then remember that I had to have a lot of kids if I wanted to be good enough. It was a depressing thought. Later in life whenever I accomplished something I would have a nig...
by NOMinally Mormon
Sat Jan 27, 2018 3:23 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: What was / is your purpose in being part of the church?
Replies: 32
Views: 24042

Re: What was / is your purpose in being part of the church?

I'm happy to report that they all left the church. They left before I did, which caused some family turmoil at the time. One kid left shortly before his Eagle board of review so the board, all mormon, flunked him. He appealed it and after a lot of drama he got his Eagle. But by leaving the church my...
by NOMinally Mormon
Sat Jan 27, 2018 2:25 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: What was / is your purpose in being part of the church?
Replies: 32
Views: 24042

Re: What was / is your purpose in being part of the church?

No I'm not in counseling, all this happened many years ago and I've worked out a lot of stuff on my own. You're right about the church appealing to people going through hard times. There's no way I would have gone back otherwise. I just regret the lost decades, missed opportunities and problems brou...
by NOMinally Mormon
Tue Jan 16, 2018 6:27 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: What was / is your purpose in being part of the church?
Replies: 32
Views: 24042

Re: What was / is your purpose in being part of the church?

I grew up in South Texas. After college I moved far away from family and friends, broke up with my boyfriend and felt completely lost after college. I was lonely, probably depressed and wasn't even sure I wanted a career in the field I had just gotten a B.S. in. So I went back to church because that...
by NOMinally Mormon
Sun Jan 14, 2018 1:19 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: What was / is your purpose in being part of the church?
Replies: 32
Views: 24042

Re: What was / is your purpose in being part of the church?

I was born into the church, though according to the map I should have been Roman Catholic. I'm actually thankful for participating in Primary and YW. School was an abusive hellhole for me, I belonged to the untouchable caste. At church, though, the kids were nice to me and included me. I wouldn't ha...
by NOMinally Mormon
Sun Dec 31, 2017 12:57 pm
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: Mass deception!....WOW
Replies: 15
Views: 10323

Re: Mass deception!....WOW

Sometimes I think the objective truth is that it's all subjective.