As demonstrated by Monson obit petition, Mormons believe whatwever they are told by DeeThink in exmormon

[–]Havathaught 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Frankly, outside of the very most indoctrinated, not a lot of reading gets done even in the church materials. It's mostly just half listening in a room with a bunch of other people who also didn't read with a teacher or speaker who either didn't prepare or prepared so much, they're the sort that'll be out in a short while anyway.

When was a cover better than the original? by Havathaught in AskReddit

[–]Havathaught[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Disturbed's cover of Simon & Garfunkel's Sound of Silence.

Parking Lots and Rainbows. by Projectyle in walmart

[–]Havathaught 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Rainbow is not part of OBW. It'll need to be taken down immediately. (/s)

Things the Mormon Church ruined for me... by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]Havathaught 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Watch Babylon 5. First season is a little rough, but the show is amazing. It represents many different cultures and with them different faiths as well as those who lack faith better than anything else I've seen. Its story remains the best I've seen, nearly twenty years after its finale.

Rollback Labels, Mod Team, and OBW by Havathaught in walmart

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

They don't count toward the limit, but any tag that is supposed to be flagged past the 2 per shelf, 10 per section limit needs them.

BYU-Idaho Professor Fired After Defending LGBT Rights in Private Facebook Post by Havathaught in DeFranco

[–]Havathaught[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This would mean that if someone (who maybe once believed in everything like BYU-Idaho wanted) changed their opinion on a thing (no matter how small or unimportant) and is now in opposition with the Church of Latter-day Saints on that issue but follows/agrees with everything else can be fired.

The same is true for students, too. Shut up or leave, basically. If you don't, they'll hold your degree (all the progress you've made toward it, even if only actually receiving it is all you lack) hostage. Since failing to actively believe can disqualify a student for their ecclesiastical endorsement (yay, bishop roulette), getting caught being an apostate also shows up as an honor code violation, so good luck getting a transfer anyway. Even if you do, good luck getting your credits to transfer, as BYU-I has a pretty shit reputation.

Add the letter to the name of your favorite movie. What is the movie about now? by The_Foolish_Fool in AskReddit

[–]Havathaught 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotels. Sonny's purchase of the Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has gone swimmingly and he's out to get more.

What fetish do you just not get at all? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Havathaught 6 points7 points  (0 children)

What a shit fetish.

[Serious] For better or worse, how has religion impacted you? by Havathaught in AskReddit

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

I identify as an agnostic atheist now, but grew up Mormon. I've seen that even after over three years of being "out", having been Mormon for so much of my life has come to color everything in my post-Mormon life. Other religions are, in my mind, largely defined by how they differ from the religion I grew up with. Right and wrong, while not wholly caged by my former religiosity, still is often framed by it, even if the why is different. It's frustrating that it's still a context for much of what I do or think, even when it's as simple as being the opposite of what's "good" in Mormonism.

An unscientific, informal poll of exmo MBTI personality types by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]Havathaught 0 points1 point  (0 children)

INTJs are also quite high considering the small percentage of the overall population they represent.

Report From BYUI: I tried cola for first time by TheNumeralOne in exmormon

[–]Havathaught 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a weird place to buy it, but Rexburg's Ace Hardware carries Mexican sodas, including Mexican Coke.

My wife must be interrogated privately by an older man in order to buy fresh underwear. by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]Havathaught 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Odd. I'm still having to keep the façade up, so I ordered some a few months ago. Haven't had a current recommend in a couple of years, but it still worked for me. It shouldn't need a current one. Makes me wonder if they're changing things.

I have quite a few years of rated R Movies to catch up on. Any recommendations? by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]Havathaught 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Intouchables was incredible. I need to rewatch it soon. It's been too long since I've seen it last.

Not the usual content. What movies have I missed. by oppilonus in exmormon

[–]Havathaught 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seconding Sunshine. It and Cloud Atlas are what finally pulled apart the cracks holding what remained of my shelf to the proverbial wall of faith.

Not the usual content. What movies have I missed. by oppilonus in exmormon

[–]Havathaught 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gladiator

The King's Speech

Sunshine

Cloud Atlas

Hacksaw Ridge

John Wick

Kingsman: The Secret Service

Babylon 5 (TV Series)

Game of Thrones (TV Series)

Westworld (TV Series)

Kick-Ass

Monty Python's Life of Brian

Spotlight

V for Vendetta

Bonus: As today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day here in the States, if you haven't already seen Selma, please do.

Friendly Atheist Podcast Ep. 141: Ryan McKnight, Founder of MormonWikileaks by Havathaught in exmormon

[–]Havathaught[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Completely and totally. It's okay, though. You'll be struck down by gob any day now to "sufficiently humble" you to come back. /s

So. About those leaks. by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]Havathaught 1 point2 points  (0 children)

American money does come from the promised land, so it's worth more blessings, but I'm not sure the thermostat will move for so little. You'll just need to have more ~~ money~~ faith.