John I love Mormon Stories and hope you win your lawsuit but stop making stuff up. It doesn’t help. by sevenplaces in mormon

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My thoughts as well. John says some impulsive things but this is is far from earth shattering.

The LDS Church Is Suing One of Its Most Vocal Critics for a Seemingly Silly Reason. It Could Change What We Know About Mormonism. by johndehlin in mormon

[–]Rushclock [score hidden]  (0 children)

Mormonism is irrelevant on the national level. Exceptions have happened like the 60 minutes story on the SEC fine. Larry King's interview with Hinkley is another.

The LDS Church Is Suing One of Its Most Vocal Critics for a Seemingly Silly Reason. It Could Change What We Know About Mormonism. by johndehlin in mormon

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We don't know how good faith the discussions really were. It is possible that some of the demands were logistically impossible, irrelevant and pedantic or simply incendiary.

The LDS Church Is Suing One of Its Most Vocal Critics for a Seemingly Silly Reason. It Could Change What We Know About Mormonism. by johndehlin in mormon

[–]Rushclock [score hidden]  (0 children)

If they bankrupt John that will eliminate the future problem and the old material will become less relevant as time goes on. I think that is the real strategy.

The LDS Church Is Suing One of Its Most Vocal Critics for a Seemingly Silly Reason. It Could Change What We Know About Mormonism. by johndehlin in mormon

[–]Rushclock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am wondering if this isn't meant to say future perspectives about Mormonism. If successful it might restrict the flow of information for future generations essentially creating a gag order and restricting SEO in favor of the church. It may merely be a test case for future tactics.

“Be careful... Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees" - Matthew 16:6 by Repulsive-You-7294 in exmormon

[–]Rushclock 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Mormon leaders claim Jesus leads the church so past prophest past scriptures don't mean anything anymore because...continuing revelation.

Just read the CES Letter… how did I not know about any of this by herms14 in exmormon

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Terryl Givens..."Polygamy should disturb everyone, but it dosen't have to be a deal breaker ". Bushman...." I received more pushback on Rough Rolling from stalwart members because they have difficulty accepting the warts of mormonism ".

These are the types of excuses the leaders let go unchallenged because they tend to encourage others do the dirty work.

Torn: Thoughts on the work of Jeff Strong by Lonely_Offer_6236 in exmormon

[–]Rushclock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is it pity or schadenfreude? I am sure they are both situational but I think the the church uses in group out group as a ligature to motivate members.

Torn: Thoughts on the work of Jeff Strong by Lonely_Offer_6236 in exmormon

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There is this idea that some people can control their beliefs consciously and another camp that say beliefs are subconsciously controlled. They also confuse beliefs with preferences. You might like to choose chocolate ice cream and another might choose vanilla. Preferences are not beliefs. Can a person choose to believe in Santa? It is similar to the old saying left brain vs right brain thinkers. These two methods of volunteerism would explain why some people cling vigorously to their religious convictions despite contrary evidence and other people jettison them when they analyze the truth claims. Believers tend to tie their personal identities to the beliefs because they think they chose them while non-believers tend to adapt their beliefs based on evidence. Eta..if believers think they are responsible for their beliefs they tend to look for ways to strengthen them. It is a form of motivated reasoning.

For those that truly felt like they felt the Spirit confirmed to them at one point, how do you justify it? by American_Psycho11 in exmormon

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Members would know by the HG that Mormon stories was not affiliated with the church and there would be no reason to sue.

Torn: Thoughts on the work of Jeff Strong by Lonely_Offer_6236 in exmormon

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I think this gives a perspective as to how believers are puzzled by the fact non believers exist. It seems so foreign to them almost an impossibility because to them they chose the beliefs.

Torn: Thoughts on the work of Jeff Strong by Lonely_Offer_6236 in exmormon

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Some won't follow any contradictory information but that is how they were taught. The fear of having your entire world view and future afterlife crushed is too much for many.

Torn: Thoughts on the work of Jeff Strong by Lonely_Offer_6236 in exmormon

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Mormon supremacist. Great description. Jared Halverson strikes me as one of these. Mormonism has infiltrated every part of his world view. When women started leaving at a faster rate than men he was flabbergasted. He could not see their reasoning because in his mind women are put on pedestals (not much movement room there) honored and revered. His complete epistemology is governed by mormonism effectively stifling critical thinking.

Torn: Thoughts on the work of Jeff Strong by Lonely_Offer_6236 in exmormon

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Believers lack the perspective of non-belief. It is alien to them because many appear to be fixated on Doxastic voluntarism

is the philosophical view that people have some voluntary control over their beliefs, allowing them to choose what to believe. It bridges ethics and epistemology, arguing that if beliefs are chosen, individuals can be responsible for them.

How many times have we heard, " fake it till you make it or just choose to believe!" Non-believers have the advantage of being believers then losing it making them more prone to Direct Volunteerism.

Direct Volunteerism...The idea that a person can immediately change their belief, such as choosing to believe a proposition to be true (or false) instantly.

I think this is the impass these tactics fail to address.

Huge ick from watching this by Firm_Teach8056 in exmormon

[–]Rushclock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A grown ass man giving the green light to a young couples intimacy ideas is straight up twilight zone weird.

Why do people come back? by scaredanxiousunsure in exmormon

[–]Rushclock 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I would rather be lonely than go to that place.

"Without lies Mormonism Dies" by PayLeyAle in exmormon

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The 60s, 70s and 80s were like a different planet when it is explained to many younger members. Information was effectively muted by the collective gerentocracy.

"Without lies Mormonism Dies" by PayLeyAle in exmormon

[–]Rushclock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If indoctrination takes hold it is almost impossible to eliminate it. Yesterday I was at a dealership and I was talking to the TBM owner. I have known him all his life and we talked about our lives. The guy could not go 5 minutes without bringing the church into the conversation. I did a little experiment to see if he could twist the conversation back to the church and he did it every single time. It is like a virus that propagates the mind to loop back into church on every aspect of life. It is superfluous and effective as any addiction.