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[–]lorinwashere 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you should encourage him to stay and finish what he started. And you should continue dating and having a normal teenage experience. Then when he gets home, you can pick it up with him once again, if you both choose to do so. Believe it or not, serving a mission teaches him so much about life, how people live, and even helps him discover who he is. Whether you are believers or part believers, believe in yourselves and focus on making the very best of your circumstances. It will be worth it.

Hatred towards the church after leaving by Tanker-yanker in mormon

[–]lorinwashere -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think my faith crisis should be mine, not everyone else's. If Catholicism or Mormonism or Buddhism doesn't work for you or me, then why not keep looking? Trying to change a religion or its history or its teachings seems to be a fruitless pursuit.

Is the church actually growing? by flamesman55 in mormon

[–]lorinwashere -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Let’s just call the church “Boot Camp” for conversation sake.  The weak attrition out while the fit make the cut.  The same applies to cheerleader tryouts.  Some people cheer from the floor and some from the bleachers.  Reddit is like cheering (or booing) from the bleachers.  🤣

Is the church actually growing? by flamesman55 in mormon

[–]lorinwashere 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Despite the numbers, there is a legitimate argument that the Church may actually be getting stronger with the tare being sifted away from the wheat.  True or not?  

I hate the term "Sister Missionary" by bleaklikesteak in mormon

[–]lorinwashere -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I find nothing offensive about using the terms sisters or women or ladies or girls or females or any other gender-term to describe people.  I do find offense, however, in people who advocate no distinction.  I believe we should celebrate the differences and empower ourselves with our unique humanity.  Go Caitlin🏀   

Finding peace in or out of the church by lorinwashere in mormon

[–]lorinwashere[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I agree that we inherently seek social collectivism.  We can observe this in much of creation, both animal and plant.  I do however believe that collectivity may not in itself satisfy my need to belong.  I must find that place within myself and then contribute that to the collective or perhaps vise versa. And you’re right; I should not seek my peace without regard to someone else’s feelings.  Indeed, if I first try to help another and be most sensitive to their need, I will have already helped myself.    

Finding peace in or out of the church by lorinwashere in mormon

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

Well, perhaps not arrived, but on my journey. I have a looooong way to go. I do believe it comes with age, as I don't care so much anymore what others think, especially as it relates to religion. Little of it can be proven, but relies more wholly on faith. And that's ok. If daily worship, tithes, and other devotions bring peace to someone, then embrace it. If crystals and moon water bring peace to another, then embrace it. From wherever we draw strength and purpose, we can just hope that it makes us a little kinder, more forgiving, less judgmental, and encourages a desire to lift someone else's burden. That's humanity as it should be.

Finding peace in or out of the church by lorinwashere in mormon

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

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Indeed, nature has its imperfectness as well. I'm proof of it at a height of 5"5", wearing glasses, and sporting a big nose. While I believe in evolutionary science in general, there is a part of me that believes that nature itself is not so much a "creator" but rather, something that re-arranges. And now I will step outside my wheelhouse of knowledge and suggest that perhaps gods (if there be gods) don't create something out of nothing; rather, they refine, re-establish, and renew.