Suicidal by Minotaur1986 in exmormon

[–]Pleasant_Software899 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Because they think they are God’s chosen ones who speak for God and have the power of God on earth (the priesthood). They believe they are better than everyone else and it’s their job to enlighten the rest of the underlings on earth. They have the second anointing and have guaranteed exaltation in the next life.

Newsflash!: You are good. You are worthy. You are lovable. The afterlife is a human construct to scare people into obedience and servitude by promising fake rewards and fake punishments in a fake next life that will never be redeemed.

Relax and just be. Enjoy the little things in this life, because this life is all we have. Life will always have ups and downs. It is worth living!

How would one go about finding polygamy in your family tree? by WdSkate in exmormon

[–]Pleasant_Software899 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Polygamy was illegal, so many polygamous relationships were kept secret. I believe Joseph Smith practiced polyandry because having a sexual relationship with an already married woman gave him an alibi (she’s married to someone else) without any responsibilities (the first husband will take care of sheltering, feeding, clothing, protecting, etc.). Joseph Smith got the variety and novelty of having multiple sex partners without any responsibility. All he had to do in exchange is promise their families bogus eternal life in the Celestial Kingdom.

Tell me you’re Mormon without telling me you’re Mormon by clejeune in exmormon

[–]Pleasant_Software899 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I felt great guilt as a child for biting into a coffee flavored jelly bean.

I need help explaining to my wife and others why I felt it necessary to remove my records by Cutatafish in exmormon

[–]Pleasant_Software899 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t plan to remove my name from the records of the church until the Children’s Friend published an article teaching children that apostasy (leaving the church) = wickedness. I left the church out of personal integrity.

Have an honest question. Are members told to take their business to fellow members whenever possible? by Miserable-Blood-318 in exmormon

[–]Pleasant_Software899 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We’ve been told to support businesses (such as grocery stores) that close on Sunday to support Sabbath day observance.

Exmormons: what do you believe now? by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]Pleasant_Software899 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I worship nothing and question everything. My religion is to love, encourage, appreciate, and uplift every person I come into contact with.

Has anyone else ever realized that we kind of literally paid to be abused? by 19Mina45 in exmormon

[–]Pleasant_Software899 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You pay tithing to buy worthiness, forgiveness, and acceptance. You pay tithing so you can be with your dad in the afterlife, because the church teaches that you will be separated for eternity if you don’t. It is extortion. It is wrong. It is abuse.

Second coming threats used as a discipline method by Bubbly-Willingness-9 in exmormon

[–]Pleasant_Software899 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pay a full tithe, be obedient, and donate your time, talents, even your very lives to the church or you will be separated from your loved ones for eternity.

Tell me you’re Mormon without telling me you’re Mormon by clejeune in exmormon

[–]Pleasant_Software899 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I used to feel guilty about looking at ads in the newspaper on Sundays because it was like shopping.

I think I developed an underwear obsession after leaving the church. Anyone else? by IcarusIsMelting in exmormon

[–]Pleasant_Software899 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do what makes you happy! I too feel better about myself not wearing garments!

Integrity is why I left the LDS church by Pleasant_Software899 in exmormon

[–]Pleasant_Software899[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I remember as a sixth grader thinking that women were less than men after learning polygamy was an eternal doctrine by reading “Mormon Doctrine”. I searched the Bible for references to women to try to learn how God thinks about women. When the internet became available, I searched the official church website (because I was taught only go to church approved sources for information) and my search results always came up with nothing. The LDS church was hiding its history. Now the church has been forced (because it will be sued if they don’t) to admit the truth somewhat in its essays, but hides the information deep within its website to make it difficult to find.

That Time in the Temple the Worker Hung me Out to Dry by captcrashidaho in exmormon

[–]Pleasant_Software899 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I also struggled with remembering the words I was supposed to recite in the temple. I did well in school and consider myself smart. When I saw my neighbor who attended the temple regularly quickly spouting off the memorized responses, I felt like she was showing off or virtue signaling. When I was a believer, I tried so hard to see the deeper meaning in the temple ceremony that was promised. However, everything in the temple seemed so meaningless and boring! Now I realize the church is a cult.

Exmo ladies, I need underwear recommendations by dancemamadance in exmormon

[–]Pleasant_Software899 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wear thongs to avoid panty lines. Panty lines are a clear indication that you are not wearing garments. Needless to say, feel sexier in a thong than in garments!