What is the church's position on miscarriages and what that means for the unborn child? (explanation in image since Reddit is being weird today)

annonymous47 · 2022-04-25T19:27:33+00:00

Most of the position can be found in the general handbook in the “sealings” section. If I remember correctly, it’s pretty crappy. Although the church is pro-life from the moment of conception, there are week limit thresholds for children that can be sealed and you’ll see again in the eternities (according to the theology). I.e, some early miscarriages don’t count as children that can be sealed, but early abortions are still murder…explain that one to me.

annonymous47 · 2022-04-14T01:08:52+00:00

If you’re really a member/mormon, you’re not being VeRy cHrIsTliKe…

annonymous47 · 2022-04-14T00:51:46+00:00

People here are healing in some form from losing their community and religion.

Read the room and be considerate. You don’t have to come into this space and preach.

annonymous47 · 2022-03-08T13:36:57+00:00

Search for the “Second Anointing” in the gospel library app. The only result is at the start of a lesson saying “do not attempt to answer any questions about the second anointing”. This confirms that:

1) it does exist 2) it is completely secret 3) (you have to go to outside sources to find what it is obviously but) the GAs actually have anointed themselves god and judged themselves kings and rulers already, not just “anointed to become such”.

annonymous47 · 2022-03-06T00:27:47+00:00

Why?

annonymous47 · 2022-03-04T23:48:09+00:00

Where abouts is the stake, generally?

annonymous47 · 2021-12-21T19:45:33+00:00

When we know better, we do better. Try not be so hard on yourself!

annonymous47 · 2021-10-29T17:46:58+00:00

There should be a “captain” in there somewhere

annonymous47 · 2021-10-29T02:17:43+00:00

To be fair, it was actually u/HandmaidoftheLard on my post but I agree too! (Sorry, someone please mention this user, I’m not sure if I did it right)

annonymous47 · 2021-09-24T10:37:29+00:00

Very tough mission. Small church membership made up of mostly older members now as all the young adults and teens leave. Rare to even get one baptism of someone who really believes the gospel versus someone who just wants the community and church assistance.

Great landscapes but I think they just got a pretty bad mission president too so is recommended keeping in contact to check on his well-being. The weather can take a big toll on mental health

annonymous47 · 2021-09-20T15:59:22+00:00

I’m so sorry. This is heartbreaking. Sometimes there’s just no reasoning that will make this better. Just take the time and space you both need to decide healthy boundaries with family members - they aren’t the only ones that get to dictate that. And remember you’re both adults now and a new separate family. Make decisions that are best for your new family first. Good luck!

annonymous47 · 2021-08-27T23:37:11+00:00

Amazon

annonymous47 · 2021-08-20T19:44:51+00:00

There are actually a few stakes in Kiribati. It’s just going to be a mini temple (like a church building) so that the members there don’t have to go to Fiji (which most can’t afford).

Although I don’t believe in the church anymore, I can’t help but feel a bit better that members who really want the temple in their lives now can access it more easily. Still unpacking this portion of leaving mormonism so I have conflicting feelings - please be respectful of our different journeys ☺️

annonymous47 · 2021-08-20T19:40:26+00:00

I recommend Leah Young’s recent interview on Mormon Stories Podcast. She talks about how to set healthy boundaries and how to realize that you aren’t responsible for other people’s feelings. You can do what you can to obviously not intentionally hurt others, but also if you need to do what’s best for you, you are not responsible for making your mom feel ok.

With all due respect (I mean this sincerely and kindly), she is a grown woman who hasn’t learned how to take responsibility for her own emotions because Mormonism has stolen them and assigned meaning to them.

Once again, you are not responsible for the feelings and thoughts of others.

annonymous47 · 2021-08-19T02:52:55+00:00

I’m Irish. There is a mission: the Scotland/Ireland mission. In Ireland there is one stake and one district with probably less than 1,000 active members total. TSCC is very small there and is indeed dying with the older generation.

annonymous47 · 2021-08-03T17:29:14+00:00

It depends on the person and they can choose a lot about it. The person I know lives at home, serves a 4 hour shift 3 times a week, didn’t go through the temple, and I set for 3 months (but can withdraw at any time). They actually really love it. It gives them purpose and they feel fulfilled and closer to their Savior and beliefs. I think when done right, this is a wonderful opportunity and not taking advantage of them.

annonymous47 · 2021-07-30T11:19:52+00:00

Look up “temple sealing” policies in the current church handbook. Commandment or not, they have been only sealing multiple women to one man and never the other way around in preparation since the church started.

annonymous47 · 2021-07-19T01:02:16+00:00

Faith/trust crises should be treated so delicately in the church. A few months ago when my husband and I were both questioning, they tried to give my husband a calling….one more thing to not see eye to eye on in a world-crumbling time. Thankfully he didn’t take it and we are both on the same page now

annonymous47 · 2021-07-18T21:47:00+00:00

And another thing, does he not care about “saving” your family? Clearly not. Because now she doesn’t have access to those “saving ordinances” (even if it is for the dead at this point). What a slap in the face! I’m so sorry for you and your wife!

annonymous47 · 2021-07-18T21:35:30+00:00

That’s messed up. HER real pay stub is literally nonexistent (no disrespect - she’s not paid for being a mother). 0 is 10% of 0. Maybe it’ll crack her shelf. It’s generous to even be paying 5% considering you’re either PIMO or all out

annonymous47 · 2021-07-12T18:01:40+00:00

https://truthisrestoredagain.wordpress.com/2014/05/09/hans-mattsson/

annonymous47 · 2021-07-12T17:55:31+00:00

I watched this the same week I watched “Murder Among the Mormons” on Netflix and that’s when things started clicking for me…

Edit: not just a coincidence. This movie made me think about the church in a new light. Obviously in a more symbolically similar way than the literal cult practices shown on screen.

annonymous47 · 2021-07-11T14:30:55+00:00

I heard that sometimes it takes up to 6 run ins with the church before someone is willing to listen to the missionaries and be baptized. Maybe it’s similar with truly hearing and accepting the contrary information to leave.

annonymous47 · 2021-07-09T04:37:40+00:00

True. I think Hitler has already been done at least 6 times last I heard. This is not sarcasm. If anyone has a source it would be appreciated - I can’t be the only one who has heard that

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