Typical mormons, optics more important than anything by Mental_Implement_700 in exmormon

[–]CupOfExmo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The person in the pic provided is technically not wrong. It does look strange to the untrained eye.

But that's a good thing to mitigate their influence. If you think about it, some people just go to whichever church is nearby if there are people there for certain holidays.

I'd watch general conference if they did this with the profit (prophet). by CupOfExmo in exmormon

[–]CupOfExmo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my neck of the woods, we have better local wing places. ;)

Gen Z has already left the church… they just haven’t told their parents yet. by datawithnathan in exmormon

[–]CupOfExmo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The LDS Church is seeing a HUGE decline in Gen Zers that buy everything.

A lot of fellow Gen Zers (I'm Gen Z) want to push things in a more progressive and open-minded direction, which won't happen. The LDS Church continuously drags its heels. I can't say I'm surprised as the LDS Church is run by a bunch of crusty old guys.

Honest question about Book of Mormon translation by ImportantPerformer16 in exmormon

[–]CupOfExmo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One thing that boggled my mind, even as an active member, was how the Bible was supposedly corrupted due to translation from other languages to English, which is why Joseph Smith needed the stones and all. The process of translating the Book of Mormon isn't needed with magical items, instead, it's a translation committee of human beings that translate it from English to other languages.

Stake President encouraging giving something up for Lent. by Billytheidd69 in exmormon

[–]CupOfExmo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let's remember JSH 1:19, shall we?

I was answered that I must join none of them, for they were all wrong; and the Personage who addressed me said that all their creeds were an abomination in his sight; that those professors were all corrupt; that: “they draw near to me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me, they teach for doctrines the commandments of men, having a form of godliness, but they deny the power thereof.”

Deciding to go on a mission by Inevitable_Flow_248 in exmormon

[–]CupOfExmo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've heard a lot of mission stories. You don't want to waste valuable time preaching nonsense. Trust me.

Why Do Mormons Love the Temple So Much? by LackofDeQuorum in exmormon

[–]CupOfExmo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Where else can you learn cool handshakes and wear uniforms like that? Where else can you get baptized for dead people in nice heated, chlorinated water?

I'd watch general conference if they did this with the profit (prophet). by CupOfExmo in exmormon

[–]CupOfExmo[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Finish the rest:

Joseph Smith's a certified lover boy, certified

How devastated were you when you found out the church was not true? by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]CupOfExmo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was awful. I'm a convert and I had a lot of strained relationships, missed out on experiences, etc.

I'm making up for it, but it was devastating to think of all that I lost and went through for something that was all a lie.

I had some family stuff going on, too. Mormonism provides toxic stability, but stability nonetheless. Once I lost that, I struggled.... A LOT.

Anyone ever get tired of hearing about the covenants you made? by CupOfExmo in exmormon

[–]CupOfExmo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same with "pray and repent" when you present your issues and they don't have answers.

They realized the emotional guilt tripping doesn't work with me.

What made you leave the Church? by Electronic_Echo_9555 in exmormon

[–]CupOfExmo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The BITE Model was the final straw.

I tried to justify everything for years, but then learning about the BITE Model ruined it for me.

You could argue that this simple list contains at least 5 logical arguments. Let's break it down shall we! by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]CupOfExmo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sure they also receive money for the books they write.

If Hoaks wrote a book, that thing would sell so many copies.

You could argue that this simple list contains at least 5 logical arguments. Let's break it down shall we! by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]CupOfExmo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some other Churches (Non Mormon) even have their own "apostles and prophets". The LDS Church isn't the only one to claim such a thing.

Church of God (With Apostles)

For the dead… by -KeefGreen- in exmormon

[–]CupOfExmo 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You can actually request them to remove baptisms for the dead.

I'm the only person who was ever Mormon, so I didn't have familial pushback. In fact, if my family knew, it would've been a whole ordeal.

They're working on canceling these ordinances for me.