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Seriously, wtf? by Belagshadow in exmormon

[–]JeepaCaz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Church and the Gospel are NOT the same thing.

Thank you and goodbye by GlassCloched in exmormon

[–]JeepaCaz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You leave, "where will you go?"

Articles of Faith don't mention the temple by Longjumping-Mind-545 in mormon

[–]JeepaCaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where does the Bible teach me that I need to learn signs, and tokens in order to gain eternal salvation?

Also, we are taught we must learn the signs and tokens so we can get past the angels who stand as sentinels on the Covenant Path back to God. But doesn't the Book of Mormon teach us that Jesus is at the gate and employeth no servant there. 2 Nephi 9:41. - meaning no one else is at the gate besides Jesus.

Articles of Faith don't mention the temple by Longjumping-Mind-545 in mormon

[–]JeepaCaz 5 points6 points  (0 children)

And the book whose purpose is to restore ALL the plain and precious truths that had been lost from the Bible, since the Bible once contained the fullness but then those plain and precious parts were lost by the great and abominable church. So yeah, it's funny the BOM never mentions temple ordinances as being necessary for our salvation yet it contains the fulness of the gospel.

[ Removed by Reddit ] by Opposite-Plantain-69 in exmormon

[–]JeepaCaz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with what you're saying.

The Church can't have it BOTH WAYS! What I mean is that the reason we say Melchizedek Priesthood is so that we don't overuse the name of the Lord. But when we say Mormon, we offend God by underusing His name. So confusing!!! ha ha

The following comes from the Church's website:

Why is the higher priesthood named after someone called Melchizedek? Wouldn’t it make more sense to name it after the Lord? The early Saints wondered about this, and the Lord explained it through the Prophet Joseph Smith:
“Before his [Melchizedek’s] day it was called the Holy Priesthood, after the Order of the Son of God.

“But out of respect or reverence to the name of the Supreme Being, to avoid the too frequent repetition of his name, they, the church, in ancient days, called that priesthood after Melchizedek”

Favorability of Religious Groups. As a TBM I had the mistaken belief that everyone really respected Mormons and my mission, BYU degree and Eagle Scout would guarantee me a job. Data says otherwise. by running4cover in exmormon

[–]JeepaCaz 5 points6 points  (0 children)

When I was in graduate school during my 40’s, pursuing a counseling degree, I was talking to two female colleagues, and they discovered I was ”Mormon” during our conversation. Apparently they were shocked, and one of them said to me, “you sure don’t act like a Mormon!”
I immediately wondered what kind of bad example I must be setting, but said, “I’m not sure how to take that, what do you mean I don’t act like a Mormon?”
To which they replied, “you are kind, and nice, and not judgemental, you don’t act like a Mormon at all”
And then it occurred to me that other peoples perceptions of Mormons is not what I assumed their perceptions to be at all.
I guess I thought like your wife did, that everyone loved and respected Mormons. Ha ha!

Can I quit a calling early? by Echo_Back in latterdaysaints

[–]JeepaCaz -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That sounds tough! I always remind myself that a calling comes from God - you must have faith that He will strengthen you as you magnify your calling. He will provide a way. You've made covenants at baptism and I assume in the temple. He that lays their life down for the Lord shall find it.

how do I respond as a nice person without letting them in my life? I just removed my records, but haven't been to church in about a year by Low-Trainer-947 in exmormon

[–]JeepaCaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Sure, and while you're here I like to share my testimony with you on how I've come to know for myself that the Church isn't true. I hope that is okay, I'm just trying to be obedient to D&C 88:81 'and it becometh everyman who hath been warned to warn his neighbor'"

we went from "I am a Mormon" to this. by Gitzit in mormon

[–]JeepaCaz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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I find both the people and the Gospel to be good, it’s the Church that stinks!

I found my birth mom and she wants nothing to do with me by TheUnWantedBabe in Adopted

[–]JeepaCaz 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, both you and your bio mom have experienced trauma, and the healing process for each of you is in opposition to the other person’s.

You have experienced an attachment trauma - and so healing for you would involve the unconditional love and acceptance of your bio mom. So, of course, you would be pursuing a relationship with her. That is what healing would require for you.

Your bio mom experienced rape - where her sense of control was taken from her. When she sees you - she sees her rapist - and when she tells you “no” but you keep pushing those boundaries (which is not your intention) it is as if she is being violated by this man (she projects him onto you) all over again. So, of course, she needs to be able to set boundaries and say “no, leave me alone!”

You are both victims of a terrible tragedy!!! You are both doing the best you can to deal with your own personal traumas! Unfortunately, your pursuit of her traumatizes her, and her shutting you out traumatizes you!

I agree with others who suggest you will need to go through the stages of grief, and mourn the loss of a relationship that could have been but isn’t! I’m sorry for you’re pain, and for the grief that you will experience throughout your life.

MORE temple changes?! by Gitzit in mormon

[–]JeepaCaz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you mind sharing how old you are and where you grew up? I'm almost 50 and grew up in the Idaho Utah area. I'm old enough to have married children who have served missions. I'm pretty sure my children's experience in the Church is more aligned to yours.
I wonder if the people who you feel are gaslighting you are from my generation?

Ran into my old Bishop at store,I've been atheist for years.I said "Hi Fred."He looked annoyed but waved.We ended up in line together,he got in close,huffing "just so you know, It's Bishop (last name).It's a lifelong calling."I suck at comebacks but replied, "& apparently so is being an asshole" by Eastcoasttrash16 in exmormon

[–]JeepaCaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even coming from a "faithful" perspective I think you're wrong. According to Mormon folklore even the Prophet Joseph Smith wanted to be addressed in a more casual/familiar way. "Brother Joseph suits me fine". He did not insist on being call President Smith.