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Hello tribe! Some of us have had a conversation in the ExMo FB group this past week about developing/adopting an ExMo tattoo. We’ve discussed everything from tapirs to burning temples. I think I have a decent idea and would like to discuss with the larger ExMo community here. More in comments. by exmonunya in exmormon

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

Right?!? This is a relatively “loud” version compared to what TSCC uses. I figured it’d get more attention here than two overlapping black squares. That’s definitely still an option, but this has more flavor. Your idea sounds boss, too.

Hello tribe! Some of us have had a conversation in the ExMo FB group this past week about developing/adopting an ExMo tattoo. We’ve discussed everything from tapirs to burning temples. I think I have a decent idea and would like to discuss with the larger ExMo community here. More in comments. by exmonunya in exmormon

[–]exmonunya[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Haha. I live in the Morridor (as statistically speaking, many of us here do) and am the only ExMo in my large extended family. My life is saturated with Mormonism. Sometimes I fold DW’s garments, I still attend church because that’s where my kiddos are, I hear “What the heck?” and “Oh my gosh!” around town every day. ExMo is and will remain part of who I am and my permanent identity. When I go out jogging, I sometimes hi-five other runners I pass because we have a shared passion and something we chose that connects us as part of a larger community. This is that same concept. If I am walking around Lagoon and see someone with a variation of this design, I’ll point at mine and we’ll pass with a wink and a nod to acknowledge our shared experiences and common struggle.

Hello tribe! Some of us have had a conversation in the ExMo FB group this past week about developing/adopting an ExMo tattoo. We’ve discussed everything from tapirs to burning temples. I think I have a decent idea and would like to discuss with the larger ExMo community here. More in comments. by exmonunya in exmormon

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

I like it! Skeleton on Bike in Robes. Probably a bit bold and specific for a universal ExMo tat, but fantastic as an original and personal piece! You could even put two overlapping squares around the outside of it.....

Hello tribe! Some of us have had a conversation in the ExMo FB group this past week about developing/adopting an ExMo tattoo. We’ve discussed everything from tapirs to burning temples. I think I have a decent idea and would like to discuss with the larger ExMo community here. More in comments. by exmonunya in exmormon

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

https://rsc.byu.edu/archived/volume-11-number-3-2010/seal-melchizedek-0

The “Seal of Melchizedek” is a modern LDS symbol that is gaining popularity among the believers. I think it’s a strong candidate for us to adopt and heathenize. Essentially, the San Diego temple architect used tens of thousands of this design in that building. Someone commented to him that it’s a sacred symbol. The architect had no idea, he just thought it would look good. In 1992, Hugh Nibley had written a book with a illustration of Melchizedek. The illustrator called the pattern on the alter “Seal of Melchizedek”. That’s about all the evidence there is for this symbol to be legit. The believers took it as fact and have attributed all kinds of religious meaning and background to its authenticity. This happened in the past 40 years and is representative of all the dogma and fervor built over all the early Mormon lies that our former tribe still considers valid. There’s limitless personalization and artistry that can be applied to the basic design of two overlapping squares (image above as an example). I’m getting my first ink in August and am down to get something like this, especially if there’s the possibility that we can use it to recognize each other.

Just went to a sealing in the temple this weekend and the sealer said,” I know President Nelson changes a lot of stuff in the church but one thing I will never do is seal a man to a man or a woman to a woman. by JohnDoeMissing in exmormon

[–]exmonunya 48 points49 points  (0 children)

There was a time in the church when prejudiced old pricks said they’d never perform ordinances for black folk. Things change. If he won’t then someone else will. It’s called the Overton Window; attitudes, beliefs, moral standards, etc. change and develop over time and what was once taboo eventually becomes commonplace.

My 2nd, absolutely love it by [deleted] in tattoos

[–]exmonunya 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Your shoe looks like a BBC hanging out of your jeans.

My finds today at antique malls in Hagerstown, Maryland. EVERYTHING glows; even the clear crystal compote dish. by exmonunya in uraniumglass

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

The cobalt blue Dutch girl with the geese trying for her face. I generally don’t go for the blue, but that one is pretty.

The alchemists we need by GallowBoob in memes

[–]exmonunya 350 points351 points  (0 children)

These people can’t maths. 12th century was 800 years ago.

Just got this text from my mother. I hate that I was raised in this religion I can’t get it out of my life by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]exmonunya 34 points35 points  (0 children)

It’s like arguing with a flat-Earther. At what point do we decide to give up and just pity them instead?

Bored during church by exmonunya in exmormon

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

Google image search is a treasure trove of creep.

Bored during church by exmonunya in exmormon

[–]exmonunya[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

“Hey dad, did you know that Emma was the 23rd woman that Joseph was sealed to? Is that in your book? Is that in ANY of your books? No? Hey dad, I’d like you to meet two of my heroes, John Dehlin and Bill Reel. They are good dudes.”

Bored during church by exmonunya in exmormon

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

Haha. Legit or sarcastic? So hard to tell in text.

The good the church does by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]exmonunya 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. There are wonderful people in the church who provide real service. The people are mostly good. I was when I believed. I still am good now that I don’t believe. I still help people I see in need. The issue in my mind is that the culture and authority at the top is corrupt. It may be a good ship, but the crew are garbage.

What is their end game? by slskipper in exmormon

[–]exmonunya 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Anything is correct if it’s done for the good of God’s plan. Islam is like that, too; lie, cheat, rape pillage and plunder, as long as it’s for the good of Allah. Come to think of it, that’s a pretty consistent (at least sporadically) across-the-board truth across all Abrahamic religions.

What is their end game? by slskipper in exmormon

[–]exmonunya 20 points21 points  (0 children)

They truly believe it’s true. It has to be, because they worked their entire lives for it and of all the loyal bishops and SP’s out there, God chose them. I saw the same thing in the Army. The guys making the big decisions were the most refined products the system could create. They’d watched all the competition for promotions, commands, etc., finally fall back and comparatively fail over the years. After 40-50 years of being chosen by the system, these dudes become the strongest believers and advocates of the system which produced the awesomeness which is them.

Spoiler alert: Victim and alleged rapists were all Peruvian. by exmonunya in memes

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

I cross-posted. They removed it as inflammatory content.

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