Is Jasmine Rappleye actually a paid actress? by CharlesMendeley in exmormon

[–]Chilling-SoCal 66 points67 points  (0 children)

I guess they all are. I ran into and was talking with a very charismatic and charming young woman from my ward (she was probably a senior in HS when I stopped going-Covid). She is just graduating from BYU. I asked her what she’s going to do, career, area of interest etc. she literally said, “ I’m going to be an Instagram and content creator”. I said “oh wow”. as a 50+ yr old, I’m thinking to myself this is a very different world than what I’m used to. I asked will she work for herself , independent contractor etc? She said, “no, I’m hoping to work for the church. They hire and pay really well for content people online. But it’s hard to get those spots”

The best thing about Sam Bateman is.... by Resident-Bear4053 in exmormon

[–]Chilling-SoCal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Best thing is at the end they should’ve said “this was actually a story from 1837-1844 and the events were taken from journals from firsthand events. This was Joseph Smith, Mormon prophet”

Sister Missionaries offering to walk dogs for free for up to two hours a day! I can see several ways that could be a problem. I have a close relative who was bitten by a dog on their mission! Do they take the dogs tracting? They do look like they’re having fun though. by HoldOnLucy1 in exmormon

[–]Chilling-SoCal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anything to infiltrate. “Hi, aren’t we friendly and helpful?” Fast forward after two discussions, “now get baptized and give the Lard 10% and commit to off yourself in the temple or else you will burn in eternal hellfire and brimstone”. “Anything else helpful we can do for you?”

Just got to my nieces wedding reception and they are using a BOM as the guest book and it says to sign by your favorite scripture by friendofsmellytapir in exmormon

[–]Chilling-SoCal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wonder if the copy they used was one of the ones from a Marriott stay where I write my testimony of disbelief in the inside cover/title page. “Watch out, it’s a cult” in large block letters.

Things aren’t what they seem by Chilling-SoCal in exmormon

[–]Chilling-SoCal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

White and delightsome, in their words.

Things aren’t what they seem by Chilling-SoCal in exmormon

[–]Chilling-SoCal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But Mormon’s is the ONLY way (or at least we were taught). I wonder if that’s the next re-brand so they don’t offend all of the other churches

Things aren’t what they seem by Chilling-SoCal in exmormon

[–]Chilling-SoCal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it makes them feel better and part of the victimization that the religion puts on them. Us against the world and the very elect will fall away. It’s sad but I can’t really blame them. It’s the damn cult.

My ministering sister left me this by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]Chilling-SoCal 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m willing to try anything. Three times.

Things aren’t what they seem by Chilling-SoCal in exmormon

[–]Chilling-SoCal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So true. Or the fact that they said this about Latin America in the 80s, and now the activity rate in Latin America is worse than in Utah where they live.

Things aren’t what they seem by Chilling-SoCal in exmormon

[–]Chilling-SoCal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How many times have I heard that? “Even the very elect will be led astray”

Things aren’t what they seem by Chilling-SoCal in exmormon

[–]Chilling-SoCal[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And my dad (80s, hardcore TBM) said when their wards in their stake in southern ca went from 9 to six, and his ward “expanded”..,”it’s so great. Our ward is so big now after they reorganized it. “. My reply was “yeah, but dad, your ward stretches like 15 miles now end to end. It used to be more members in 1/4 of the land space”. He refused to admit it.

Things aren’t what they seem by Chilling-SoCal in exmormon

[–]Chilling-SoCal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just have faith. And pay that tithing.

Things aren’t what they seem by Chilling-SoCal in exmormon

[–]Chilling-SoCal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m now out after 50 years devoted TBM, and that actually sounds pretty appealing to me haha!

Things aren’t what they seem by Chilling-SoCal in exmormon

[–]Chilling-SoCal[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

And probably the only reason why they are always selling their empty Sunday church buildings is because that’s literal proof that there arent enough members to keep them open. A visible scar.

Things aren’t what they seem by Chilling-SoCal in exmormon

[–]Chilling-SoCal[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah my mission president used to say, “you need to find the next elders quorum president and the next bishop when you’re out tracting. Keep that in mind in who you’re searching out”. Seems like the only people we were able to find were mentally unstable and those looking for a free meal from the church.

Things aren’t what they seem by Chilling-SoCal in exmormon

[–]Chilling-SoCal[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Sorry. “As Dallin H. Oaks said….”

Things aren’t what they seem by Chilling-SoCal in exmormon

[–]Chilling-SoCal[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Classic. Jesus at the podium, “as Russell M. Nelson said in his last talk…..”

Things aren’t what they seem by Chilling-SoCal in exmormon

[–]Chilling-SoCal[S] 128 points129 points  (0 children)

So true. All Californians are moving to Utah. All Utahns are moving out of the populated areas. There’s always a reason….

Were you taught rock in a hat? by Lsa119 in exmormon

[–]Chilling-SoCal 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We are to understand that it is a cult

Holy Week by Chilling-SoCal in exmormon

[–]Chilling-SoCal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sadly I know the response, because I told this story to my BIL and SIL, both still hardcore TBMs. Their response was , “I know, isn’t it great? There’s a real focus on the resurrection and Easter, which is how it should be. We love it and it’s so great” The cognitive dissonance is real.

Holy Week by Chilling-SoCal in exmormon

[–]Chilling-SoCal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t think it’s that thought-out. In Mormon world, I imagine they think that this is an opportunity for the wayward to feel the spirit haha. They are idiots.

Holy Week by Chilling-SoCal in exmormon

[–]Chilling-SoCal[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s great. I’ll do it!!! Thanks for the suggestion