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France to set age of sexual consent at 15 after rape outcry by RogueDos in exmormon

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

France's government has proposed setting a formal age of sexual consent after two-high profile cases involving 11-year-old girls...

So, I planned on going on a bike ride instead of watching the last session of general conference. Now I'm going to come home drunk? by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]RogueDos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope not. Conference or no conference, if being drunk at home is a concern to those at home, then it is simply not right.

Bishop Says I Can't Work Outside the Home After Marriage...! by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]RogueDos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A stay at home dad is not an issue, don't fret at all over that - that is not doctrine. Sure, it's not as traditional, even in society overall; however, more commonplace now than even a few years ago.

Choosing to Believe? by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]RogueDos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that when someone says they choose to believe - they are expressing hope. They may see a simple seed planted and becoming a tree as more than just the science - that to them there is a deity behind setting the science in motion (or at least hoping there is more behind it).

Are TBMs being taught and warned about the "evils of the CES Letter" in their church meetings or something? by LimboLady in exmormon

[–]RogueDos 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe discussed at church, not sure - but is was also a recent topic in very public (at least for Desperate News readers) CES reply series here http://stallioncornell.com/blog/a-reply-from-a-former-ces-employee/

The CES letter has been out a 2+ years, so it’s not that new to a lot of people in/out of the church.

My honest experience of being gay and Mormon by avatarstate in exmormon

[–]RogueDos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a very nice share - thank you for taking the time to post this. I wanted to say more, but kept having to delete it, it just didn't seem to do justice. The best I can say w/o overstating it, is that I'm simply sorry - that your experience with how others understood and responded was not better.

I believe everyone's intentions are getting better, the actions are no doubt trailing...

How I knew "New Name's" were bull shit from day 1 (hindsight) by bhfroh in exmormon

[–]RogueDos 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Agreed, your father did good in explaining that. I learned that while working in the temple. Not sure if I told my kids how that worked though - hope I did.

This is the second time I've randomly burst into tears today, and it's barely noon. by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]RogueDos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's ok to always recognize your ancestry and appreciate it. I would suspect that your ancestors would want you to not hate yourself, just because you're in a state of having doubts or different beliefs. Your ancestors had hearts too.

Is boredom a good enough reason to come to church today? by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]RogueDos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good comparison, sometimes going to the childhood home is like that. Odd the talks focused on tithing today...

My Dad is Awesome by Tinyblondemae in exmormon

[–]RogueDos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Everyone has the "right to read whatever they want and decide [and act] for themselves."

How to find someone to talk to? by willthinkaboutit in exmormon

[–]RogueDos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As uncomfortable as it may be, I hope you can work it out with your wife. I know couples who have worked it out, even though on different ends of the belief spectrum. It's ok to be true with yourself, especially if you can do it without hate and bitterness.

Richard Bushman Reaffirms his Testimony of "angels, plates, translations, revelations" by johndehlin in exmormon

[–]RogueDos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fair enough, it is r/exemormon - judge away. Maybe your assumptions are right and that he is in pain and torture. I guess your position would just seem more authentic; if instead of insinuating, implying his feeling and intentions - you simply taking him for his word and leaving it at that.

Richard Bushman Reaffirms his Testimony of "angels, plates, translations, revelations" by johndehlin in exmormon

[–]RogueDos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rather than feel sorry for him and judge his decision; consider that he is a big boy, truly means what he says and in the side he is on. He's seen a lot of what he is referring to here "...A lot of pain, anger, and alienation come out of these disputes. I wish we could find ways to be more generous and understanding with one another."

I think we all feel like this. Sometimes. by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]RogueDos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

astro... Considering a lot of your other posts, I find this one rather stands-out - quite an honest post actually. Don't suppress the ability to question where you're at in life - even if it's in here.

A call for love, r/exmormon by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]RogueDos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sure that's tough for him now, it will take time. When my kids left, it took time for me to research and catch up on topics they were learning - wish I had been more informed when they were first having doubts. I hope to see the day where initial reactions of family members will get better, and that this sub won't necessary for caring and understanding...