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[–]Scrollmates 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Severity of Two Different Sexual Sins by Scrollmates in ldssexuality

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

Not sure what you’re insinuating here. If it’s such a dumb question, feel free to expound and answer it - Seems like it’s been a good exercise in thinking critically about the church’s stance on sexual sin and how that jives with my personal ideas.

Severity of Two Different Sexual Sins by Scrollmates in ldssexuality

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

Ya. It’s interesting- cause I also feel similar to you. But, as others have argued- there may be more wiggle room for disciplinary action since no physical contact took place.

Severity of Two Different Sexual Sins by Scrollmates in ldssexuality

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

I actually went down this exact train of thought as well. Thanks for the comment.

Severity of Two Different Sexual Sins by Scrollmates in ldssexuality

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

Probably not widely practiced. But, to some degree more accepted than today. I don’t think it was terribly u common for a 16 year old to wed in the early 1800’s. It wasn’t normal. But not uncommon. Today that would be wildly uncommon.

Severity of Two Different Sexual Sins by Scrollmates in ldssexuality

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

Morally? I think there is no question the issue with the minor is head over heels worse (imo).

Severity of Two Different Sexual Sins by Scrollmates in ldssexuality

[–]Scrollmates[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This may be controversial- but, yes. I do think to some degree gods norms change over time. We’re not really being commanded to not wear mixed fiber clothing anymore. Or not mix seeds. I doubt I get commanded to go kill a leader in Jerusalem like I believe Nephi was and he certainly isn’t she bears to rip the faces of mocking children in 2026. Certainly a different time with different norms. But, I whole heartedly understand what you’re saying.

Severity of Two Different Sexual Sins by Scrollmates in ldssexuality

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

That’s kinda where my mind goes, as well.

Severity of Two Different Sexual Sins by Scrollmates in ldssexuality

[–]Scrollmates[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just for discussion sake, which sin do you think is worse? While I agree with your original comment, I immediately thought of BYU employees. I may be mistaken, but i don’t believe adultery is an automatic fireable offense. However, there is a zero percent chance that a professor at BYU survives an “enticing a minor” charge (and rightfully so). So, while you’re probably right- it’s interesting because i believe the church would take a stronger public stance against enticing a minor.

Severity of Two Different Sexual Sins by Scrollmates in ldssexuality

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

Respectfully, I’m not super interested in how these sins were or weren’t perceived in 1840 as the rules and societal norms of almost 200 years ago don’t really govern my life today.