Just sayin hi!

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Atlanticmike
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Just sayin hi!

Post by Atlanticmike » Tue Feb 23, 2021 10:21 am

Hello everyone, just sayin hi and introducing myself. I've been reading through a bunch of your topics and thought I'd join. I have a few questions I'll be posting in the near future, look forward to talking to you. Feel free to ask me questions.

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Post by Red Ryder » Tue Feb 23, 2021 5:36 pm

Welcome!

What brings you to NOM?

This is one of the best places to work out your fears that Mormonism isn’t exactly what it claims to be. Or if you’re questioning your faith, wondering why satan gets more attention the Jesus, or looking for food storage alternatives.

Some of us have been around for years waiting for our loved ones to acknowledge our perspective is different but our hearts are the same.

Enjoy reading and jump in to the conversation.
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“I switched baristas” ~ Lady Gaga

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Atlanticmike
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Post by Atlanticmike » Tue Feb 23, 2021 6:14 pm

Thank you. My wife and I are still active but I started to study church history about 2 months ago and have a few questions. Cant really ask family right now because I cant rock the boat, so I thought I would reach out to strangers to see if they can help me find some answers :D. I am active on a pro mormon board but some of the questions I have, i dont think i can ask over there without being kicked off. I've been reading through some of the post here and you guys seem very knowledgeable and willing to let people ask questions that might be viewed by some as "negative" toward the church.

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Post by Hagoth » Tue Feb 23, 2021 6:37 pm

Welcome Mike. Sounds like you have come to the right place!
“The easy confidence with which I know another man's religion is folly teaches me to suspect that my own is also.” -Mark Twain

Jesus: "The Kingdom of God is within you." The Buddha: "Be your own light."

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Post by moksha » Tue Feb 23, 2021 9:19 pm

Atlanticmike wrote:
Tue Feb 23, 2021 6:14 pm
I am active on a pro mormon board but some of the questions I have, i dont think i can ask over there without being kicked off.
That is a concern with some boards that push a sugarcoated history. They have pounced upon questioning members in the past.

There are some pretty knowledgeable posters here and they will not judge your questioning.
Good faith does not require evidence, but it also does not turn a blind eye to that evidence. Otherwise, it becomes misplaced faith.
-- Moksha

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Post by Red Ryder » Tue Feb 23, 2021 10:22 pm

What’s your first question for NOM?
“It always devolves to Pantaloons. Always.” ~ Fluffy

“I switched baristas” ~ Lady Gaga

“Those who do not move do not notice their chains.” ~Rosa Luxemburg

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Post by Linked » Wed Feb 24, 2021 8:53 am

Welcome to NOM! I think the group here is more open to critical questions than the pro-church boards, but not as harsh as some of the other online communities out there. I hope you find what you are looking for here!
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Re: Just sayin hi!

Post by Corsair » Wed Feb 24, 2021 6:00 pm

We're glad you found us. We seriously will answer any questions you have about the church.

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Post by jfro18 » Wed Feb 24, 2021 6:05 pm

Welcome to NOM - these are good people who have been beyond helpful to me since I joined I think 2.5 years ago.

Fire away on the questions - it's always good to have conversations on these topics!

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Post by græy » Thu Feb 25, 2021 2:01 pm

Welcome, Atlanticmike!

This is a good place for questions. I have found the group here to be very accepting of a wide range of beliefs and very willing to engage in honest conversation.

Looking forward to getting to know you and your story!
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Atlanticmike
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Post by Atlanticmike » Fri Feb 26, 2021 4:43 am

Thank you everyone

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Post by Atlanticmike » Fri Feb 26, 2021 4:45 am

Thank you everyone

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Post by moksha » Thu May 06, 2021 12:21 am

Hey Mike, just read your response to John Williams over at Mormon D&D and I really appreciate you for it.
Good faith does not require evidence, but it also does not turn a blind eye to that evidence. Otherwise, it becomes misplaced faith.
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Post by Hermey » Thu May 06, 2021 1:03 am

Welcome!
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AtlanticMike1
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Post by AtlanticMike1 » Tue Jun 29, 2021 8:04 pm

moksha wrote:
Thu May 06, 2021 12:21 am
Hey Mike, just read your response to John Williams over at Mormon D&D and I really appreciate you for it.
Your welcome, what did I say? :D By the way, this is a new account, couldn't access my old one.

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Post by Red Ryder » Wed Jun 30, 2021 9:33 am

AtlanticMike1 wrote:
Tue Jun 29, 2021 8:04 pm
moksha wrote:
Thu May 06, 2021 12:21 am
Hey Mike, just read your response to John Williams over at Mormon D&D and I really appreciate you for it.
Your welcome, what did I say? :D By the way, this is a new account, couldn't access my old one.
Check your PM for password reset.
“It always devolves to Pantaloons. Always.” ~ Fluffy

“I switched baristas” ~ Lady Gaga

“Those who do not move do not notice their chains.” ~Rosa Luxemburg

Atlanticmike
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Re: Just sayin hi!

Post by Atlanticmike » Wed Jun 30, 2021 12:38 pm

Red Ryder wrote:
Wed Jun 30, 2021 9:33 am
AtlanticMike1 wrote:
Tue Jun 29, 2021 8:04 pm
moksha wrote:
Thu May 06, 2021 12:21 am
Hey Mike, just read your response to John Williams over at Mormon D&D and I really appreciate you for it.
Your welcome, what did I say? :D By the way, this is a new account, couldn't access my old one.
Check your PM for password reset.
Thank you for resetting my password

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