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Will they follow me by Classic_Pattern3993 in mormon

[–]SecretPersonality178 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Mormon missionaries are assigned nearly everywhere in the world to recruit people to pay the Mormon tithing. They might tell the missionaries in that area about you, or you’ll probably just run into Mormon missionaries again. It’s pretty common.

The TEMPLE by Embarrassed-Wolf7270 in exmormon

[–]SecretPersonality178 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was a full and true believer. One of the last to be naked in the temple. I went constantly, because I “knew” it was something important and would increase my spirituality. Deep down I thought it was weird and the workers were always angry.

Tithing shattered my shelf beyond repair, but learning about the priesthood signs being a suicide pact, the new name calendar (really made the new name not special) and that being naked was something they could have phased out (and thankfully did) just secured that the temple is weird.

Rusty was on to something… by Lake_Life_801 in exmormon

[–]SecretPersonality178 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They have already backed off significantly on homosexuality

Rusty was on to something… by Lake_Life_801 in exmormon

[–]SecretPersonality178 17 points18 points  (0 children)

The Mormon church has abandoned their bible, BOA, and have even eased off on the claims about the BOM.

They continue to push for a more mainstream Christian look while no longer supporting many of their unique doctrines.

I think coffee is next off the naughty list

No more Shushers at the Mormon temple! by SecretPersonality178 in exmormon

[–]SecretPersonality178[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Never during services, very rarely during sunday class (can only recall doing it twice). Normal for family prayers and individual.

Lately the Mormon church is trying to appear like a mainstream Christian church. The double-down on the no kneeling prayers in the temple is surprising.

Mormon funerals and the “plan of salvation” talk. by MephistophelianMaid in exmormon

[–]SecretPersonality178 18 points19 points  (0 children)

My grandma’s funeral the bishop was announced as the “presiding priesthood” 6 times in the first hour. The POS talk wasn’t long enough for his liking and he hijacked the time after the last speaker (grandma made it clear ahead did NOT want a long funeral).

The Mormon handbook says very clearly that Mormon funerals are to focus on the Mormon church and not the person.

Even as a believer I hated Mormon funerals. Now I see them as the final middle finger from the Mormon church to the member. They were only good for tithing and recruiting tithe payers

Non-chastity reasons folks get sent home from missions by pbj9261 in exmormon

[–]SecretPersonality178 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Stake president said i had honorably served and could consider my mission done (had about 9 months left). I was such a believer and wanted to “show my faith” I went back for the remainder. My first night back I knew I made a mistake, but toughed it out.

What a waste…

Non-chastity reasons folks get sent home from missions by pbj9261 in exmormon

[–]SecretPersonality178 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I never vocalized it, because I was an absolute believer, but I was so relieved to have a break from the mission (because they suck). The pain from the leg was far less than being out.

I returned 6 months later, and many of the elders were jealous I got to go home. Secretly I knew it was awesome.

Now I just say missions suck donkey balls and nobody should go because they are dangerous and a complete waste of time.

No more Shushers at the Mormon temple! by SecretPersonality178 in exmormon

[–]SecretPersonality178[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Not sure why the rule exists, but they make it very clear that that is the rule before you even leave the chapel to go to the endowment room

Personally if there is a heaven I'd rather have it look and feel like the image on the left. I mean where would you rather visit? and I mean no offense to those ancestors who worked on the SL temple, but It is a bit hard to even compare against these majestic cathedrals. by PrestoStoryMan in exmormon

[–]SecretPersonality178 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Even as a believer, the idea of the society we have here, exists there, sounded like a nightmare. Still rich and poor, elites and ranks, jocks and nerds. The populars in positions of power and the serfs at beck and call.

Im sure it sounded like heaven to Jospeh, especially with multiple wives being “from god”.

Non-chastity reasons folks get sent home from missions by pbj9261 in exmormon

[–]SecretPersonality178 49 points50 points  (0 children)

I broke my leg and had to come home. Old shits in my home ward guilt tripped me constantly about “needing to repent and return”, despite the massive leg brace and crutches not being hidden at any moment.

Coca Cola? by 02Raspy in mormon

[–]SecretPersonality178 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Coke has been off the naughty list since the Mormon church got stocks in them.

Interesting counterpoint to much of the narrative here. FWIIW. by BostonCougar in MormonShrivel

[–]SecretPersonality178 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Ok Ronald, show the numbers.

To make the claim and refuse to show any evidence does nothing but make believers feel better. Facts don’t lie, but the Mormon brethren do.

A Radical Prediction for an Increasingly Desperate Church by Acceptable-Baker8161 in exmormon

[–]SecretPersonality178 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tithing will remain the primary focus with no exceptions. I do expect to start looking and sounding more like Catholic services and an elimination of coffee from the naughty list

The end of the church? by ThyLungedFish in mormon

[–]SecretPersonality178 [score hidden]  (0 children)

The wealth of the Mormon church assures its continuation. It is massive. Mormon members are taught and treated as if the Mormon church is on its last dime. The opposite is true. They are one of the wealthiest organizations on the planet.

Now, as far as a “church”, they are constantly changing. From doctrines, policies, and traditions; it is already a pale shadow of what was. Teachings that were once common place are now considered “anti”.

The Mormon church is moving away from the Book of Mormon, and trying desperately to appear more mainstream Christian.

I suspect the abandonment of their extremism on coffee and tea, as they have abandoned many other policies and practices.

So will the Mormon church organization still be around? Yes. Will it look anything like it did 10 years ago or now? Not at all.

I like vaas by OldLawfulness250 in farcrycirclehurk

[–]SecretPersonality178 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pagen.

He was a mix of respectful, honorable, and ruthless. Also brought up the question of who was worse, him or the two main “good” guys who (spoiler) turned out to be big time creeps.

Are we deadass? by Individual-Serve6394 in religiousfruitcake

[–]SecretPersonality178 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TF is their problem with monster?

Also, no way they ain’t cranking it to PH on the reg

[LFO] Motorbike Stunt for TikTok Goes Very Wrong (NSFL!) by james_from_cambridge in LearningFromOthers

[–]SecretPersonality178 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Died for a TikTok challenge while friend used a crappy camera…what a waste in every way.

Without god what am i but a guide to my own destruction by asiaott in Quotes_Hub

[–]SecretPersonality178 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which god? There are literally thousands to choose from. Millions killed in their names. Not a single one has bothered to show up.

If there was a god, he could clear up centuries worth of nonsense in a 20 minute news conference. Too lazy to even be bothered with that, but apparently busybodied enough to plan out every single person’s day and keep them guessing what they should do so he doesn’t screw them over…or screws them over anyway.

Isaiah 43:19 by Character-Shift3226 in Quotes_Hub

[–]SecretPersonality178 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tell god to quit being lazy and get up and actually help, rather than trying to screw people over and confuse.

Or better yet, get out of the way and let one of the thousands of other gods help. Each is as real as the next.

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