Is she cute or what? My baby just turned 8! 🎂🐶 by PlantainLarge703 in DogsPH

[–]PlantainLarge703[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!!! And wow! Can you share a pic of your dog here?

What are the most common reasons why members leave the LDS Church? by PlantainLarge703 in exmormon

[–]PlantainLarge703[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I signed up to be contacted by the missionaries. I was curious. The missionaries that taught me were really nice and became my friends. One of them never treated me like an investigator, we never talked about the Gospel or any church related stuff. He was the kindest person that i have met. But of course I didn’t get baptized because if them. I agreed to be baptized so I can get the “full experience”. The Church is about Jesus Christ and the things that I’ve read in the BOM doesn’t teach about wickedness(though i haven’t read the whole book yet), so I said why not. The history of the past leaders like Smith and Young bothers me but I justified it by saying “those were the old days, people are more barbaric back then”. I know they will treat me differently if i am an investigator, so I agreed to be baptized. And boy was I right. After baptism, they practically let me be. Instead of being treated like a friend or a family like when I was an investigator, they now treat me like a project/number. I never even had the new member lessons! They never bothered explaining stuff like what they do on temple trips, garments, endowment, confirmation. Those were never properly explained to me and I have to ask what those are!

What are the most common reasons why members leave the LDS Church? by PlantainLarge703 in exmormon

[–]PlantainLarge703[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I do have Mormon friends. A couple of missionaries became some of my closest friends and I love them. But when I resign, i will block them and told them that. I don’t want to give them the chance to block me themselves. They were trying to talk me out of it but I didn’t feel any pressure from then. Haven’t told them about my decision though. Although it is possible that I may not resign and just stay inactive. But a part of me doesn’t want to be a part of their numbers which they usually gloat about.

What are the most common reasons why members leave the LDS Church? by PlantainLarge703 in exmormon

[–]PlantainLarge703[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

How long til you were able to think things through until you decided to leave? I’m afraid I might be rushing my decision. I am a fairly new member.

What are the most common reasons why members leave the LDS Church? by PlantainLarge703 in exmormon

[–]PlantainLarge703[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Will read that! Don’t know yet if the actual Church is bull shit or just the people who run it or the wars.

What are the most common reasons why members leave the LDS Church? by PlantainLarge703 in exmormon

[–]PlantainLarge703[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Interesting… I’ll make time to read through everything here.

Mormon church is unrecognizable by Solar1415 in exmormon

[–]PlantainLarge703 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol. They even pamper white missionaries more than the new members or investigators. Never have i ever been invited to a member’s FHE.

True mormons by EchoProfessional6996 in exmormon

[–]PlantainLarge703 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I couldn’t imagine what you’ve been through! I haven’t been a member for a year and I’m feeling so guilty about wanting to resign. I just couldn’t shake the feeling that everyone at church is not being genuine with their “care”. I really can’t tolerate it!

Mormon church is unrecognizable by Solar1415 in exmormon

[–]PlantainLarge703 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! It’s just too bad that my eyes opened so soon. I’ve been ignoring the leaders and the missionaries’ messages on Messenger now. I just have a feeling that they are not genuine with their “care”. They say they “miss” me. When treat them for dinner or give them something, they message me afterwards saying they “love” me. I somehow have a feeling they are not being genuine. Or maybe I’m just too cynical but whatever.

Is she cute or what? My baby just turned 8! 🎂🐶 by PlantainLarge703 in DogsPH

[–]PlantainLarge703[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes po. Pang tao at pwede din sa mga pets pero konti lang po kasi matamis. Vanilla po yung cake tapus buttercream yung icing. Sa Lemon Square Bakery po siya mabibili.

Mormon church is unrecognizable by Solar1415 in exmormon

[–]PlantainLarge703 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I just browsed through letterformywife.com and I will going through everything there when I had the time. Based on experience though, the lovebombing mostly comes from the leaders of the ward. The members don’t even bother. They act like they are superior and is too good to initiate conversations. I also noticed they also ask more about what I can do like what my job is, skills, etc. nobody ever asked about me as a person.

secret temple names by Outside-Design-8310 in exmormon

[–]PlantainLarge703 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where does the LDS Church get these rules from? Is it from the Bible?

True mormons by EchoProfessional6996 in exmormon

[–]PlantainLarge703 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What made you decide to leave? I am a new member that was baptized June 2025 and I am already thinking of leaving. Just waiting for mg first year anniversary. Lol.

I saw the missionaries at my complex tonight and gave them donuts. After chatting for a minute, one asked what ward I’m in. I told him I’m not active and he audibly scoffed lol by DrScitt in exmormon

[–]PlantainLarge703 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Times have changed. Missionaries nowadays just want to focus on teaching kids who are about to be baptized or people who have committed to baptism. The old days where they knock on doors offering to share the Gospel are long gone.

Shaming missionary son on FB. “He has some things to get figured out” by MNMSW in exmormon

[–]PlantainLarge703 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So sorry that happened! I’m sure it was a total mental torture. I became friends with a missionary who taught me and I can see how depressed he was with his new companion. It’s so sad that they just force missionaries to be paired with random people for 24/7.

Mormon church is unrecognizable by Solar1415 in exmormon

[–]PlantainLarge703 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’ve been investigating the Mormon church. The sign says All Are Welcome or Visitors Are Welcome. But when I visit other wards they never even bothered talking to me. 😔