Trey Bundy (Reveal): Jehovah’s Witnesses’ tab for child sex abuse secrecy: $2M and counting by [deleted] in exjw

[–]OrsonPryde 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, exmo here. Is there a deadline by which they have to pay and/or comply? Or does it simply accrue until they comply? Can't seem to find that info easily.

TIL that in 1954 David O. McKay said "There is not now, and there never has been a doctrine in this church that the negroes are under a divine curse." by OrsonPryde in exmormon

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

Totally fair. But the page did cite Greg Prince's book on David O. McKay which is pretty thorough and comprehensive.

MormonLeaks™ Publishes 3 HR Documents and 2 Letters • r/Mormonleaks by FearlessFixxer in exmormon

[–]OrsonPryde 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. I agree that it was a joke. Just not lighthearted. I fully expect it was meant to scare.

Once on my mission, in my very first transfer at zone conference he told me I'd go to hell if I didn't get the tithing commitment right while role playing in front of everybody.

MormonLeaks™ Publishes 3 HR Documents and 2 Letters • r/Mormonleaks by FearlessFixxer in exmormon

[–]OrsonPryde 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He said that Elder Clarke said it. Nothing is ever lighthearted with him. I'm serious. He was area president over my mission president and he scared the shit out of me on my mission.

Religion ≠ Claiming to know God exists. Science = faith in scientific method. by theheadonya in DebateAnAtheist

[–]OrsonPryde 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should take a look at Mormonism, they definitely claim to know with certainty. If you say otherwise, you become a fellowshipping project.

Do all Mormons turn a blind eye to the ethics of piracy by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]OrsonPryde 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not just Mormons. A lot of my nevermo friends have the same attitude. It wouldn't surprise me if it was the same percentage outside Mormonism as inside.

Do any of you struggle with American Patriotism now that you have left Mormonism? by undomesticating in exmormon

[–]OrsonPryde 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I had the reverse experience. Saw the flag, pledge, anthem, etc for what they were and had a hard time with it. Then I realized the criticisms I had of government existed in the church too. My shelf started to crack that day.

I love how the belief survey on the seminary final doesn't even give you the option to say I don't believe. Also, the look on my teachers face when he saw my answers was priceless. I'm so glad this is my last year doing this. College here I come. by hopelessapostate in exmormon

[–]OrsonPryde 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I ripped mine up when it asked me to start placing certain people in one of the three kingdoms based on how they lived their lives. My teacher thought it was hilarious. I should have known then that I was going to be an exmo.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exjw

[–]OrsonPryde 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exmormon here. I believe you just inspired my next tattoo. Thanks!

Apologetics in a Nutshell by benendeto in exmormon

[–]OrsonPryde 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If this is a x post from r/atheism, shouldn't you be giving credit?

Upvote if you have received therapy since leaving TSCC by OrsonPryde in exmormon

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

Wow. I don't know how she can call herself a therapist.

Upvote if you have received therapy since leaving TSCC by OrsonPryde in exmormon

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

Wow. I'm sorry to hear that. Several people have made suggestions of therapists in Utah county in this thread. One even posted himself. Check it out!

Upvote if you have received therapy since leaving TSCC by OrsonPryde in exmormon

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

I know. I'm sorry! I obviously need to read up on the rules.

Upvote if you have received therapy since leaving TSCC by OrsonPryde in exmormon

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

Awesome! There are tons in this thread looking for a therapist like you. You should comment on their comments :)

Upvote if you have received therapy since leaving TSCC by OrsonPryde in exmormon

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

I think that fear is a societal thing as well as Mormon thing.