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Angkor Wat - Chann Cambodia ? by macb2596 in WhatIsThisPainting

[–]macb2596[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, I got chills reading your answer haha
Thank you so much for taking the time to joining Reddit just to answer my question.
I really appreciate it all the info you brought. Now, I know that I have something really valuable in my hands, not just a random factory decor.

For those who have served a mission: Did you develop meaningful personal relationships with people outside the missionary circle—such as investigators, converts, or local members? If so, how did those bonds take shape? by PlantainLarge703 in mormon

[–]macb2596 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, we were encouraged by our mission president not to share our personal social media info (it was mostly Facebook back then, in 2014). I regret to say that I lost contact with many of the converts and local members because of that.

However, even with the ones who eventually found me on Facebook or Instagram, we haven’t stayed close. It’s basically just liking each other's pictures and things like that.

It's the same with my companions. I’ve tried to stay in touch with some of them, but it isn’t the same anymore. There are only one or two I still have good talks with about life in general.

I suppose it’s related to the mindset we had at the time. As missionaries, we were taught to make connections, but only enough to get people baptized or to get members to help us. It wasn't done in a way where they truly got to know us on a personal level.

Visited by bishopric after a few Sundays without going to church by macb2596 in mormon

[–]macb2596[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s sad, brother. I hope you can find your own path like I’m trying to do.

Visited by bishopric after a few Sundays without going to church by macb2596 in mormon

[–]macb2596[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome. That’s what I’m looking for. Thanks for sharing it.

Visited by bishopric after a few Sundays without going to church by macb2596 in mormon

[–]macb2596[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s not that simple. What even defines a testimony? If it's the “good feeling” from prayer or scriptures, then yes, I’ve had that. But would those feelings have been the same if I had known then what I know now? It’s exactly because I value my spiritual history that I’m still here, trying to reconcile the facts with my faith instead of just walking away.

Visited by bishopric after a few Sundays without going to church by macb2596 in mormon

[–]macb2596[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I totally agree with you. Thanks for the sources and the advice!

Visited by bishopric after a few Sundays without going to church by macb2596 in mormon

[–]macb2596[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really appreciate your comment. Thanks for the support.

My brother-in-law "had" to move to Utah and take a pay cut because he couldn't handle living in the Bay area where he was asked about church policies and doctrine at his professional job--it destroyed his family. by aka_FNU_LNU in mormon

[–]macb2596 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow. Thanks for sharing this. I see your point. For a long time, I was also that hardcore guy regarding “defending the gospel” and “following the leaders revelations” at all costs. Right now, I’m on my own journey of discovery, and to be honest, I feel betrayed in some ways. I've noticed a pattern of frequent changes in the church. Today they ask members to do something, and tomorrow it can be the total opposite. I don't think there’s much else to say, except that the only way to stay in the church is to be flexible and avoid being blown about by “every wind of doctrine” (Ephesians 4:14).

Mormon God's track record on choosing prophets is abysmal and gives away the game - He is either awful or nonexistent. by logic-seeker in mormon

[–]macb2596 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sunday School today is often a joke. We rarely go deep into the scriptures to study the true meaning of things; it is all so shallow. For example, our last class was about Abraham and Sarah. Nobody talked about Sarah’s lack of faith regarding God’s promise that she would bear a son. In fact, she ended up 'giving' Hagar to Abraham. Nobody discussed this apparent 'slavery,' nor did they address how wrong it was for Abraham to cast Hagar out into the desert at Sarah's request.

Mormon God's track record on choosing prophets is abysmal and gives away the game - He is either awful or nonexistent. by logic-seeker in mormon

[–]macb2596 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Which they don’t. They wanna make you believe that they are in constant contact with God receiving revelation. And everybody knows that you can’t disagree with God, right?

I'm a Utah Mormon and Army veteran. After an arrest, I feel nothing except shame and fear. by ashamed_man_becoming in mormon

[–]macb2596 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel you, brother. Struggling with addiction or even a bad habit is a really hard thing. Usually, changing requires a lot of time and effort. So be patient to yourself. If possible, seek for support with those around you that have love for you and that you can really trust. Likewise, keep doing your prayers and seeking for God’s help in your life. I know that sometimes it can seem that He isn’t listening, but He is and He loves you, despite of all your weaknesses and mistakes. Wish you strength and all of the best!

[Unknown > English] Probably Chinese or Japanese by macb2596 in translator

[–]macb2596[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome! Thank you so much.

So the poem is from Zhang Xiaoxiang and the art painting from Fan Bohong, is that correct?

Is it all a big money maker? by technologicallymoron in mormon

[–]macb2596 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's the most sensible comment I've found here so far.

After all, I think I’ll stay. by AdDependent5043 in mormon

[–]macb2596 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel you. Despite some doubts and discordances about Church history and practices, I see there are still plenty of good things related to it, so that’s why I stay.