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oliver_denom wrote: ↑

Thu May 18, 2017 11:24 am

I'd assume the GA's are tempted by Satan much more than you and I, because there's nothing special about us.

The only thing far fetched about your examples are the ideas that 1) Bednar owns a computer 2) He and the Mrs. sleep in the same bed.

Yes...Elder Holland has been so helpful lately Consig. You rock. (This is Jeanne)..so happy to run into you here. Hugs and appreciate your podcasts.

Take this as just an opinion okay? But if you really want to find out how you really feel about the church..then attend and avoid the guy for awhile. See if space and time doesn't allow you to think for yourself..and to make or break that shelf. I am a former mormon myself..but what I see if you lea...

There is a book called: "Standing For Something More" by Lyndon Lamborn. He gets into some of the psychology of cult thinking, and I found it fascinating. There are a LOT of reason why your MIL is not only unwilling to see your point of view, she is actually UNABLE to see it. Not much you can do. A...

I have only been back to LDS Chapels for a few funerals in the past few years. It feels like I am in a foreign country. Has anyone noticed that there is a "smell"to it too..like going back to an old grade school. I get it..there is no going back and the person that used to be there every week and th...

Huh...when I read the OP..I thought maybe you had talked to my Dad.

Blind faith is.."yeah but...yeah but"...the instill ed gospel runs deep and one will actually go around anything that is logical to make it work. This is why I admire all of you because it is also a very painful and sometimes long transition.

Each situation's unique and you'll do what you feel is right. My dad not being at several of his children's weddings has kind of strengthened my "testimony" that the temple is used in evil ways. It's used to break up families (after threatening), charges money for worthiness, and is basically anti-...

It is just the growing up. Personally, I was appalled at my former self who judged and often shunned those who didn't live up to church teachings. It is this realization that gives you the empathy of others and a way to love within Christ's teachings..not those of the church. Sad..that in those youn...

Thanks to all of you again. Looking forward to being a part of this community!

You guys rock!!

Hi Margarita!! I happen to see your post, yay!! I know where I'm hanging out more often now! I missed you at the MD&D board, it's not the same. I don't think I've ever known the full story until now. My heart broke for you when you wanted to see your mom and needed her at the hospital and then she ...

Thank you Nonny...it was rough in the way it worked out..to lose someone who wanted to die..then one who just left..and a husband that tried hard to stay alive. I couldn't help but think that surely I was supposed to learn something from this?? And Alas..you are right. It is just life and stuff happ...

Linked, how you describe losing your testimony..is so profound. Reality is blunt and in your face..yet we need it to face tomorrows. I still believe I will be with my husband...just try to keep me away..if I can hold on to God..I will find him! I wrote a tribute to him during the first year after th...

Wow guys...I just wrote the longest post and then accidently deleted it all! Crap!! Time for another margarita! :lol: I will write a more condensed version now..just bear with me..about ready to kick this laptop down the block! Thanks so much for welcomes! And yes..stay away from MD@D..I got hurt th...

I believe I have read your story before..perhaps on another board? I so wish you well..and admire your courage and integrity.

This quote I share everywhere.."if I fall..let me fall..the person I become will catch me". Sounds like you are "becoming" and God bless you

Oh my...what say ye that examine the character of Joseph Smith?

Thanks again for all the welcomes! I have tomorrow off..and I will set myself up for a nice margarita..and tell you all a story!

Have a wonderful evening!!

What a beautiful post. Someday...taking it slow..just breathe and walk away. There is a quote I got from the gym on one of 15 TV's. I don't even know the show and caught this quote that has helped me so much. "If I fall, let me fall. The person I become with catch me". Time to be true to you self......

When I was 13 years old, I had a Lamenite sister...I love her dearly to this day! I remember my Dad telling us at suppertime that she was getting lighter and lighter...that didn't sit well with her real family...ugh!!

You handled this really well...and you know..this is just what the Bishop needed. As a new guy, he needed to know that this would happen sometimes..lucky you, you caught him unawares...I admire that you held fast to your own integrity. I was a "yes" person for so long that I nearly killed myself...f...