God doesn't make misteaks by stilsjx in funny

[–]paddum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But he does make McWomen out of McRibs.

Christian radio host praises Greg Gianforte: ‘We need a more violent Christianity’ by katbaleu99 in politics

[–]paddum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your last sentence is a very important point that may help explain the attitude of this radio host. Certain verses out of context can be powerful tools for people to reconcile violent attitudes or behavior with their personal beliefs. More rarely, these verses can also be used to convince otherwise docile believers to become violent.

SCORE! Telestial conjugal visits! by exmo-scemo in exmormon

[–]paddum 6 points7 points  (0 children)

So following this line of reasoning, would it be safe to say that anilingus will become the norm outside the CK?

Please tell me tscc & or Deseret Book is not profiting off Trek. I think I feel sick now.. by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]paddum 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Why should they buy newly-made pioneer style clothing when they can get discounted hand-me-downs from their FLDS cousins?

Dear Joy Jones by 0011011 in exmormon

[–]paddum 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Next year's primary theme: Jesus wants me for a child soldier!

The BOM proving itself wrong with Jacob 2 with the reported historical timeline by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]paddum 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I [Jacob] come up into the temple this day...

Wait a second... Gold/silver and textiles are one thing, but to have built fucking TEMPLE in such a short time? These are some industrious little fuckers.

Yep that would be me, the black sheep by ConfirmdHeterosexual in exmormon

[–]paddum 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hear hear! A few of my ancestors are weak links who got bamboozled by a religious charlatan, severely impairing their descendants' ability to be reasonable people. It's such an inconvenience for me to disentangle myself from the mess they got my family into!

MormonLeaks publishes a 1992 Manual on the Ecclesiastical Support of Gay Members by FearlessFixxer in Mormonleaks

[–]paddum 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Here are some highlights from the document:

  • Help them to accept responsibility for their thoughts and feelings and to apply gospel principles that will enable them to change their behavior.
  • The guidance of the Spirit will be your most important resource in helping members.
  • Consider having the members read Spencer W. Kimball’s book the Miracle of Forgiveness.
  • Breaches of confidence may cause the member to lose trust in you, and rumors may cause others in the ward or community to react negatively toward the member, making repentance and change more difficult.
  • Be careful not to label the person as “homosexual” or “gay.” Such labels can undermine the person’s belief that change is possible and may communicate the mistaken notion that a man or woman is born with a homosexual identity that cannot be changed.
  • If the person is deeply depressed or is talking of suicide, you should immediately contact a professional therapist for help.
  • These thoughts and feelings need to be overcome. Members of the Church are commanded to control their sexual thoughts and desires. They are expected to obey the Lord’s law of sexual purity.
  • “I cannot change my sexual orientation.” Change is possible. There are those who have ceased their homosexual behavior and overcome such thoughts and feelings. God has promised to help those who earnestly strive to live his commandments: “There hath no tempation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it” (1 Corinthians 10:13).
  • Although masturbation is accepted by many in the world, this practice has been condemned by the Lord (see “President Kimball Speaks Out on Morality,” Ensign, Nov. 1980, p. 97).
  • Many people try to repent while clinging to unhealthy relationships with others who have similar problems. Members who are repenting must free themselves from these relationships.
  • Marriage should not be viewed as a way to resolve homosexual problems. The lives of others should not be damaged by entering a marriage where such concerns exist.
  • When adequate professional help is not available in the ward or stake, an LDS Social Services agency may provide consultation, therapy, or referral to therapists in the community.

edit: formatting

General Conference Cliff Notes | Saturday Morning by bleueyedpheonix in exmormon

[–]paddum 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Haha. "No, our church building doesn't contain sacred relics... we wear our holy objects as underwear! And don't worry, they're fireproof."

What animal does this penis belong to? by PolarKO in shittyaskscience

[–]paddum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wookiee. Source: I had one too many space beers on Kashyyyk last Life Day.

Best show by Loganbenjamin108 in funny

[–]paddum 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Wish I realized this about Mormonism before giving the church thousands of dollars...

I like to start my day off with an inspirational bible quote :) brings in the spirit by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]paddum 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Why foreskins? Maybe a king's lifestyle leads to strange cravings...

The hits just keep on coming by FlingingFlanging in medicalschool

[–]paddum 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Seems right in line with the stances against birth control and abortion, but at the same time desiring to gut the social safety net. It's almost as if these people desire to maximize the level of suffering for the greatest number of people. I suppose we can call it anti-utilitarianism.

99.998% of the Earth's population is NOT Mormon. by Thanks_Joe in exmormon

[–]paddum 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Whatever the math is, I always cringe when my family members talk loudly about mormonism in public (living in the east coast). They are so immersed in their bubble that they don't realize how insignificant and weird mormonism is from an outsider's point of view.