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HiJolly wrote:

Peep-stones are not just any old rock, you know.

Yes I realize this. Actually the “seer stones” my kids have aren’t really seer stones they are just quartz stones. They have been taught the difference but they like to just pretend they are seer stones. They are still pretty young so I don’t see the harm in them pretending. We are just giving them a little information at a time. They know JS translated the B of M with a seer stone but not that he put his head in a hat (yet). This is a site I found interesting that talks about seer stones http://www.howlatm.com/seer_stones.html

bridget_night wrote:

My husband just gave me a great analogy this morning that would describe our group perfectly. He said it is like driving on a road that looks really good and you believe is taking you somewhere but suddenly you find some ugly potholes in the road. Some people when they hit the potholes decide never to take this road again. Others decide to not only not take the road again, but complain to everyone, everywhere what a horrible road this is. But, there are those who continue on the road because it does lead to good places and things, but are much more cautious to avoid hitting the same potholes yet still enjoy the journey. We do know the church and its leaders have some flaws, but the road is still good enough to travel on.

I love this analogy. It think it’s a step up from the one I came up with with my DH. This was mine: I compared it to the relationship people have with their dogs. People get a lot of fulfillment out of having a dog. Some like getting out doors, some like the socializing with other dog owners, some like the companionship ect. However, no matter how much you love your dog there’s always the dog poop to deal with. Similarly the church provides for us certain fulfillment but there is always going to be unpleasentries to deal with. (censored version)

Old-Timer wrote:

Best picture, btw. Anyone who uses something from PB is ok in my book.

😆 Thanks

[Anonymous]

findingmyownfooting wrote:

I want to focus on the positives and benefits not the flaws. I want to be able to get the most out of my church experience even though I don’t take it in a literal way anymore. So support in how to proceed with that is what I am really looking for.

I like the way you shared this part. I think being positive is a good way to go…I agree with you that there is lots in the church to be positive about.

Its just dealing with the other stuff that I find this group very helpful in hearing experiences and differing viewpoints is most beneficial to me.

Sounds like you’ll fit right in. Welcome!

[Anonymous]

findingmyownfooting wrote:

Church History is actually not what brought me to that conclusions but since many of you may not have gone further that that I won’t go into any more detail on the matter.

There is no need to tiptoe around your issues at this site. One of our fundamentals here is that you are safe to discuss frankly (and respectfully) ALL (I think) your issues. I hope you will feel free to search the old material and add your two cents or start a new thread about what you have in mind.

findingmyownfooting wrote:

My kids all are very proud of their own seer stones and my oldest is already aware of polyandry in the early church and the problems early saints faced with overly large polygamy families. We will be exposing them to other religions (couple of weeks ago we went to the Catholic Church with some friends) for the purpose of helping them really understand others and be open-minded to others’ beliefs.

Wow! This all sounds so cute and fun and healthy. What great ways to create a special family unity!

[Anonymous]

findingmyownfooting wrote:

HiJolly wrote:

Peep-stones are not just any old rock, you know.

Yes I realize this. Actually the “seer stones” my kids have aren’t really seer stones they are just quartz stones. They have been taught the difference but they like to just pretend they are seer stones. They are still pretty young so I don’t see the harm in them pretending. We are just giving them a little information at a time. They know JS translated the B of M with a seer stone but not that he put his head in a hat (yet). This is a site I found interesting that talks about seer stones http://www.howlatm.com/seer_stones.html

Wow again! You and your husband are on the cutting edge of a new (yet old) Mormonism! It does my heart good and gives me a whole new vision of what the religion may someday be. Keep it up, Footing!

[Anonymous]

Tom Haws wrote:

One of our fundamentals here is that you are safe to discuss frankly (and respectfully) ALL (I think) your issues. I hope you will feel free to search the old material and add your two cents or start a new thread about what you have in mind.

Thanks. I was still a little sore about how I felt when my DH poured out the info on me and was so afraid I would do the same to someone else and cause them hurt. I love this forum and the variety of points of view there are. It’s amazing to me to see diversity and respect working so well together.

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