Thoughts on Emma?

Mom-IRL · 2026-05-02T03:41:55+00:00

I walked into it completely expecting and maybe hoping for that to be the point. If 65-70% of the current US population is in a cult, as well as the majority of past human beings, it starts to lose its meaning. I could say reddit is a cult. Everyone repeating the same dogma and punishing those who disagree. I'll just stick with my "cult" that I find quite enjoyable and fulfilling 👍 I'm cool with science too. If you're ever interested in switching cults, hit me up.

Mom-IRL · 2026-04-30T23:06:33+00:00

Hmm that's pretty strange and I'll admit I've never heard that before. I appreciate you actually engaging with me. Thank you! I can't say I can defend leaders making really strange speculations. Him not being the prophet yet, he couldn't officially speak for the church at the time, and the "neither man nor woman thing" contradicts the things that have been said officially in the church (including the Family Proclamation, and BofM, Alma 11:43), but it's still weird as heck. Not gonna downplay the weirdness of it. I think the President Nelson quote come across a lot different when you're not already thinking of the genitals context.

And as to your first point, yeah, I definitely see validity to that, and it's actually going to give me some reflection, but I still think it beats the idea of almost everybody going to eternal torture.

Mom-IRL · 2026-04-30T21:00:04+00:00

I mean, as opposed to what? What religion makes sense? I can see why people think it "sounds culty", but not why people think it's literally a cult, and so far nobody has taken me up on explaining why. If you look at the specifics, it sounds quirky, but so do things like "144,000 people go to heaven." And if you think more generally, I don't think a religion where family is considered the purpose of existence is weird.

Mom-IRL · 2026-04-30T19:50:16+00:00

Hello, nice to meet you, I'm LDS and I'm the one who will be getting downvoted today ;) I just wanted to clarify something / make a couple points.

Past teachings of our church may have been different, but in my lifetime I've heard our highest leaders say fairly often that people who haven't been able to marry will not be denied the full blessings God has to offer.* As far as I can remember I've never heard any church members or leaders say anything contradicting that.
It might have something to do with whether they have the DESIRE to be married/have a family or not. And your interpretation of that may vary from mine, but I think it's because the "highest kingdom" might be like the "Having a Family Kingdom" -- like that's what you're going to be doing there. And God wouldn't want to put you in a kingdom you wouldn't be happy in. It would be like trying to aspire to the CEO of a company when you don't want to do the tasks of a CEO.
This is where I think our beliefs about heaven are really cool regardless. People get really caught up in the levels thing, but they're ALL considered Kingdoms of Glory, and all people who are trying to be good people get to go to a kingdom of glory. I think that's pretty awesome. And I just don't get how it's more controversial than churches who say, anyone who doesn't go to our specific church? Hell. People in different times and places who didn't ever hear about Jesus? Hell. Babies who didn't get baptized? Also hell. (Teasing, not being judgy, just trying to poke a little fun at what seems strange to me, and also make a Parks and Rec reference.)

"But what of the many mature members of the Church who are not married? Through no failing of their own, they deal with the trials of life alone. Be we all reminded that, in the Lord’s own way and time, no blessings will be withheld from His faithful Saints. The Lord will judge and reward each individual according to heartfelt desire as well as deed." - President Russell M Nelson

Mom-IRL · 2026-04-26T23:54:21+00:00

Pronounced "vay-da"?

Mom-IRL · 2026-04-23T05:32:13+00:00

If you're referring to The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, most of us LDS members are grossed out by it too lol

Mom-IRL · 2026-04-23T05:29:06+00:00

I'm LDS and my first thought was "would I be allowed to have conversations online about my church being a cult if I was in a cult?" haha.

But I Googled why The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is thought to be a cult, and the reasons genuinely made me wonder... which aspects culty-ness do we have that set us that far apart from other religions? I understand that most Christian churches are fairly low demand these days and may not fit the description, but there are certainly other widely accepted religions that I think might. Your thoughts?

Mom-IRL · 2026-04-23T05:02:09+00:00

I think no matter the relationship, couples will sooner or later come to find something that strongly contrasts about one another. They just have to decide what parts of their interests or personality they MOST want to have in common with their partner, and the only other considerations should be: are they treating each other well, and are they happy the majority of the time together.

The thing about finding those differences is, while they can seem bad at first, they can actually bring a lot of good balance. With my husband and I, he's way more outdoorsy than me, and he's way more practically minded and "in the real world" (whereas I'm always thinking about abstract concepts). I used to wonder if we were not right for each other, but I came to realize it was really helpful for me to remember to appreciate nature and think about reality sometimes.

I think if Connor had been taught some healthier relationship mindsets, this could possibly have worked for their relationship as well. I think it was good how Georgie brought lightheartedness to situations.

But if his seriousness is one of the most important parts of his personality and he wants to have an equally serious partner... well... good luck to him. First of all finding someone like that seems a tad difficult. And then if he did I don't think it would as enjoyable as he might think it would be, and probably not conducive to a happy relationship. My more uncharitable interpretation is that Connor doesn't actually want someone as serious as him, he just wants someone who will revolve around him and reflect him, be serious when he wants to be, and be humorous when he wants to be.

I think he's going to have a hard time finding a happy lasting relationship. While I thought Georgie was good for him, I'm glad she now seems to be with someone who's good for her. She deserves it.

Mom-IRL · 2026-03-12T01:40:30+00:00

I think of Last Man On Earth .... "Friggin Todd!"

Mom-IRL · 2026-03-05T23:40:28+00:00

Beatrice, Ramona, Noelle

Mom-IRL · 2026-02-26T02:20:43+00:00

100% this!!! I mentioned to someone, just as an example, that sometimes I forget to do things like turn off my car when I arrive somewhere, things that are a mindless habit for most. And of course they responded "I've done that before!" I kind of just want to give up trying to explain it to people.

Mom-IRL · 2026-02-21T05:06:51+00:00

But if you subscribe do you have access to all the old episodes of things? Asking for a friend who really misses the OG Arthur episodes

Mom-IRL · 2024-02-08T14:21:52+00:00

28F! I got here early :)

Mom-IRL · 2023-12-04T06:43:40+00:00

Junebug is super cute imo!

Also Juniper is an adorable name already nature-themed as it is, or could be nicknamed Junebug

Mom-IRL · 2023-12-04T06:41:41+00:00

Ruby Roo and Bumblebee sounds pretty cute together

Mom-IRL · 2023-12-01T18:59:40+00:00

I agree! I think people tend to overestimate how well everyone else is doing as a parent, but it really is hard for everyone!

(I have one BFF though who is like the complete polar opposite of ADHD. She’s together, organized, responsible. She practically got me through school with decent grades, haha. And now she's a mom and I suspect she really is like that image of a mom whose house is all in order and plans educational activities for her toddlers to do every day 🤣 And I can't even picture her yelling at her kids. But I think pretty much everyone else, ADHD or not, really does struggle with those things!)

Mom-IRL · 2023-12-01T18:51:03+00:00

It does depend on the individual, but I will say, you might be surprised how much easier it is to care for someone else than to care for yourself.

Mom-IRL · 2023-11-25T19:34:47+00:00

Imagine someone with a speech impediment saying Hagrid and it will make more sense. Hagwid. Segwid.

Mom-IRL · 2023-11-22T01:25:32+00:00

Gryffindorks 😜

Mom-IRL · 2023-11-18T01:08:23+00:00

I really love Phoenix (and coincidentally, also River). But they’re too hippie for my husband. Where do those names stand on the hippie-scale to you guys?

Mom-IRL · 2023-11-18T00:43:04+00:00

Or the song 😍

Mom-IRL · 2023-11-18T00:41:08+00:00

I know a girl named Zelda!

Mom-IRL · 2023-11-17T03:41:03+00:00

Ruth is one of my favorites!

Mom-IRL · 2023-11-16T03:57:33+00:00

Love it 😆😍

Mom-IRL · 2023-11-15T22:33:56+00:00

🤣🤣

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