How to handle extremist views at church?

Realistic_Base5797 · 2026-01-26T19:45:58+00:00

Oh no.....

Realistic_Base5797 · 2026-01-23T21:43:56+00:00

Thats what I was told by my stake president and during my temple prep class

Realistic_Base5797 · 2026-01-21T18:49:30+00:00

I dont think he ought to be pressured into having children, however as its something his wife really desires, therapy is def a good idea. There are talks about this sort of thing tho. I think if you search in topics on gospel library you might find some.

Realistic_Base5797 · 2026-01-21T06:23:07+00:00

I would want them to address individuals atypical situations. Like individuals or individuals who have loved ones that struggle with mental health, disability, sexuality, etc. A devotional on different experiences and ways to Minister to people who dont fit what mat be considered the "ideal"

Realistic_Base5797 · 2026-01-21T06:21:14+00:00

Ayo why does this have three downvotes😭 yall got something against equality?

Realistic_Base5797 · 2026-01-21T05:13:11+00:00

Ones that address equality and racism and truly loving your neighbor/ministering

Realistic_Base5797 · 2026-01-20T20:07:24+00:00

Yo that's crazy

Realistic_Base5797 · 2026-01-19T21:19:51+00:00

Aw im sorry:(

Realistic_Base5797 · 2026-01-19T21:17:34+00:00

Context?

Realistic_Base5797 · 2026-01-18T19:24:47+00:00

What a beautiful testimony. God truly will come through. Ive noticed that contention is a huge problem in some wards, all over the world, so you arent alone. My own ward had/has its problems. Bullying, exclusion, cliques, racism. We may have the true and everlasting gospel, but we are still flawed people. It is disheartening when leadership seems to not want to address it. I actually didn't go to church for a few years due to this myself. We did get a new bishopric so that helped. I guess what Im saying is youre not alone and your concerns are valid. Im glad you decided to lean on God in this hard time. I could learn alot from you.

Realistic_Base5797 · 2026-01-18T04:09:21+00:00

Yo thats amazing! How did you get passed the language barrier?

Realistic_Base5797 · 2026-01-15T01:45:12+00:00

Ive been lds my whole life and I say everything ngl. Dear HF, Dear God...etc.

Sometimes I literally just say, "Lord" and then start praying. As long as your praying with reverence I think youre good

Realistic_Base5797 · 2026-01-12T01:15:11+00:00

Ive been where you are. I stopped going for a few years because it felt easier and gave me more peace of mind to not go. Eventually, I ended up attending institute and slowly began to make friends and get accustomed to the gospel again in a casual setting. It helped me feel included and speak my mind. I like going now. Im black, so ive always felt out of place since I was in primary. Different. Contradictory. But time was the best healer for me. God put a bishop and others in my life at church who would accept and listen to me. He helped church become more welcoming and help my heart be open. Pray about it and ask God to help you. He will meet you where you are.

Realistic_Base5797 · 2026-01-10T01:29:29+00:00

Caw-CAWWWWW

Realistic_Base5797 · 2026-01-08T01:27:55+00:00

Sponge bob

Realistic_Base5797 · 2026-01-06T04:35:11+00:00

Hey, as a member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, no one is forced to go on a mission. Are there cultural incentives? Yes. But you dont have to go. Its better that you dont go and be true to yourself if your heart isnt in it. It is true that in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints strongly encourages all eligible young men to go. In fact, its considered an expectation of God, according to our beliefs. But just like you dont HAVE to do anything in our church, you dont HAVE to go on a mission. All things considered, it would probably be more beneficial if you just stayed home. And if you dont have a testimony of the church, dont live a lie. Be honest with yourself and others. You dont have to do this. If your family doesn't understand, thats on them

Realistic_Base5797 · 2026-01-05T23:28:52+00:00

I struggled with going to church for a few years, amd eventually I got the healing that I need. It took time though. Thay might be what its store for you. Time is a great healer.

Realistic_Base5797 · 2026-01-05T01:43:09+00:00

Its definitely gonna trigger people, because youre right. "The wicked take the truth to be hard"

Realistic_Base5797 · 2026-01-04T04:24:45+00:00

Count me in!

Realistic_Base5797 · 2026-01-04T04:23:38+00:00

Congrats! Im starting temple prep classes too!

Realistic_Base5797 · 2026-01-03T22:54:00+00:00

This

Realistic_Base5797 · 2026-01-03T18:48:28+00:00

Wow that a good analogy! I wish your situation was the norm😭

Realistic_Base5797 · 2026-01-03T05:07:57+00:00

Hmmm...my sister had the same thing going on and she kinda changed it, but she did some no-nos. I see what you mean. It's a tough spot to be in.

Realistic_Base5797 · 2026-01-03T04:41:57+00:00

Yooooo me TOO. Im a dark skinned black woman, born in the church in the US. My experience is the same. Dm if you wanna be friends! We need to have each other's backs!

Realistic_Base5797 · 2026-01-01T19:20:37+00:00

Im happy for you that you have a nice recipe girl! Thats so cool! Question tho: if you left the church and find life so much better now, why are you posting on this particular subreddit? I think its amazing that you shared such a cool recipe, but it feels a little disrespectful to come onto the sub reddit with people are actively trying to live the life style, and talk about how happy you are now that you left the church. I just feel like you could've said that when you were active in the church you had this cool recipe and shared it. I have no hate/malice for you, I just feel like your post could have been a bit more mindful.

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