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by acmeist
Wed Sep 27, 2023 10:43 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Daughter on records of church never baptized
Replies: 6
Views: 6236

Re: Daughter on records of church never baptized

I did some searching and found this on the church site: “However, the ward in which the person lives retains the membership record until the person is 18. At that time, if the person chooses not to be baptized despite being given every opportunity, the bishop, with permission from the stake presiden...
by acmeist
Tue Sep 26, 2023 3:37 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Daughter on records of church never baptized
Replies: 6
Views: 6236

Daughter on records of church never baptized

My daughter is an adult now. We never baptized her but did bless her as an infant. Church bothered her/us when she turned 9 to get that easy baptism number, but otherwise I have never heard from them about her. I am still a member on record. I saw the relief society newsletter, and it had her birthd...
by acmeist
Sun Sep 24, 2023 9:29 am
Forum: Support
Topic: Garments always hanging out and it drives me nuts
Replies: 21
Views: 19119

Re: Garments always hanging out and it drives me nuts

Late to this thread, but I agree that garments are awful, and I spent the last few years before ditching them tucking them up and pulling the legs higher. However, women's clothing can be very tricky to find anything that is "modest" enough to cover them unless you go for long sleeves and long lengt...
by acmeist
Sat Aug 27, 2022 8:23 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Advice on parenting college-age student and drinking
Replies: 8
Views: 1064

Advice on parenting college-age student and drinking

My oldest lives at home and is in his 2nd year at college. He is underage, and he wants to go to parties and drink. He said he wanted to stay overnight at a friend's place because he wants to drink and not worry about driving home. I was not okay with that, and told him why. After relenting, he said...
by acmeist
Fri Aug 26, 2022 5:34 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Resignation Poll
Replies: 29
Views: 3599

Re: Resignation Poll

I would like to resign, but spouse and I haven't because it would make family sad. This may be very petty too, but I don't want to give any Mormon the satisfaction of redoing my temple work after I die.
by acmeist
Sat Aug 13, 2022 12:01 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Amateur Poetry Thread. Add yours
Replies: 5
Views: 1008

Re: Amateur Poetry Thread. Add yours

I haven't written poetry since high school, and I remember why. The Internet opened my eyes letting my brain process truth others were stuck in darkness Waiting began. Regret and anger came next questioning every choice I made Was I always such a fool? Waiting still for years. Others saw what I saw ...
by acmeist
Fri Jul 29, 2022 12:32 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Renlund story makes me mad
Replies: 18
Views: 2553

Re: Renlund story makes me mad

I totally understand not liking Renlund, but I think this was a good example of being easy on people. I am not sure if you mean that Renlund did a good job being easy on the branch president in the story? If so, I am sure in his mind he was the nicest and most accommodating. However, I have known t...
by acmeist
Thu Jul 28, 2022 10:58 am
Forum: Support
Topic: Renlund story makes me mad
Replies: 18
Views: 2553

Renlund story makes me mad

https://www.ldsliving.com/elder-renlunds-perfect-response-when-a-branch-president-kept-giving-priesthood-blessings-incorrectly/s/88523?utm_source=ldsliving&utm_medium=email I am on the email list for this site still, and this click bait headline sucked me in because I knew the story would be Renlund...
by acmeist
Fri Apr 29, 2022 8:46 am
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: Under the Banner of Heaven TV show
Replies: 41
Views: 7757

Re: Under the Banner of Heaven TV show

I will wait to watch the show after all episodes are released. I read a lot of ex mormon feedback and Jim Bennett's twitter thread about the first two episodes. I was disappointed to read that people said the dialogue and cultural aspects were jarring. However, someone pointed out that there are peo...
by acmeist
Wed Sep 08, 2021 9:49 am
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: Mormon Leaders and "Hate Speech"
Replies: 9
Views: 3036

Re: Mormon Leaders and "Hate Speech"

jfro--I watched the one you posted from the church leader meeting with Nelson and Ballard and the guy talking about research on LGBTQ groups. What meeting is that from? Curious--thanks!
by acmeist
Wed Sep 08, 2021 9:46 am
Forum: Support
Topic: Mormon fight songs
Replies: 9
Views: 2815

Re: Mormon fight songs

I attended a family baptism in the summer with my daughter. She has not attended or studied the church aside from me telling her things for 9 years. We sang "Come, Come Ye Saints," and she turned and looked at me with wide eyes when this part of the 3rd verse came up: And should we die before our jo...
by acmeist
Thu Jul 22, 2021 9:23 am
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Stupid coffee making question
Replies: 10
Views: 4217

Re: Stupid coffee making question

Ha ha! I do agree that being raised Mormon made the coffee smell a zillion times stronger to him. But, I also had no idea about French press and Aero Press options, so I think I may try those. Thanks for the suggestion! There is a whole world to coffee making I need to explore now.
by acmeist
Wed Jul 21, 2021 11:37 am
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Stupid coffee making question
Replies: 10
Views: 4217

Stupid coffee making question

My older kids and I like coffee, but I have never bought a coffee maker for my house because my husband can't stand it or the smell. We are all out of the church, so he's not morally opposed to it. However, I am interested in getting a coffee maker now. Are there any work arounds anyone can think of...
by acmeist
Fri Apr 16, 2021 10:24 am
Forum: Support
Topic: What are you doing to protect your family against the virus?
Replies: 659
Views: 448494

Re: What are you doing to protect your family against the virus?

My two oldest kids and I got our 2nd dose yesterday. Sore arm and tired, but very relieved to be vaccinated. Husband gets his 2nd dose today. Then we just have our 13 year old later this year. I am grateful that we can be vaccinated. I hope the countries really struggling with Covid-19 can get doses...
by acmeist
Tue Mar 23, 2021 11:05 am
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: Overview project I've been working on going through church topics one by one...
Replies: 24
Views: 8061

Re: Overview project I've been working on going through church topics one by one...

Not to give you more stuff to do because I know you've worked hard on this--but the Mountain Meadow Massacre is a big thing in church history. I had visited the site when I was a TBM and knew some about Juanita Brooks' history and her work causing her to be shunned and not being allowed to hold a ca...
by acmeist
Fri Mar 05, 2021 8:59 pm
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: Netflix doco - Murder amoung the Mormons
Replies: 37
Views: 12392

Re: Netflix doco - Murder amoung the Mormons

Thanks, I didn't want to go back and watch the episode. Also, the Brent Metcalfe thing I referenced above was wrong--the book was by Joseph's cousin Elias Smith according to John Dehlin on reddit. Here is a link with more info. http://www.mormonstudiespodcast.org/joseph-smith-elias-smith-and-wilford...
by acmeist
Fri Mar 05, 2021 8:38 pm
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: Netflix doco - Murder amoung the Mormons
Replies: 37
Views: 12392

Re: Netflix doco - Murder amoung the Mormons

This is just what I saw on Reddit, so not sure it's accurate, but the comment said it was a book by Joseph Smith's uncle Elias Smith that had parallels to the Joseph Smith origin story. I watched the first 2 episodes, but fell asleep in ep. 3. Did he give a reason for the bomb in the car that injure...
by acmeist
Thu Jun 11, 2020 8:44 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Frustrated/ambivalent about parent relationship
Replies: 16
Views: 8172

Re: Frustrated/ambivalent about parent relationship

Thanks everyone. I talked to someone IRL about this who is out like I am, and I feel better. I think I don't really want to salvage anything here, but I won't sever it completely. But, I really related to Hagoth's post because I too am tired of having to be the sane, decent person in scenarios like ...
by acmeist
Wed Jun 10, 2020 12:32 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Frustrated/ambivalent about parent relationship
Replies: 16
Views: 8172

Frustrated/ambivalent about parent relationship

This is just a vent post. My relationship with my parents since I announced to them I don't believe (8 plus years) has been not great. We are cordial at the best of times, but very distant. They are very TBM. My dad has kind of stopped trying to have anything to do with me, and I guess I kind of fee...
by acmeist
Tue May 12, 2020 11:51 am
Forum: Support
Topic: Temple Initiatory: Men vs. Women.
Replies: 14
Views: 7417

Re: Temple Initiatory: Men vs. Women.

I am female, and I did the initiatory in 2000. The whole temple experience that day was not good for me. When I walked down the hall and saw people in full on temple garb coming from a session, I had an instinct that they looked like they were in a cult and I wanted to leave and not go through with ...