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I often present a Stage 3 view on this forum. This is because I have been trying to cling to something that is gone. Forever. I’m not sure about symbols, but I know that I am broken. My spirit is sick. I need to get away from the internet to figure things out. I will either re-engage with the Church as a tried and true believing Mormon, accepting it as the only true and living church, or I will disengage. That is not really as all-or-nothing as it sounds. Maybe the Church could be like a marriage with problems to work on, but is true because it is based on love and respect.The Church could be true if it has a true foundation, being established by God, but still have problems to work on because it is comprised of humans.
If I disengage, I will not have my name removed from Church records. I foresee that I wouldn’t care where my name is recorded. I would actually continue to attend church meetings to support my wife and kids. I am saddened when I see a mother haul her kids to church alone while the husband and father golfs or watches football. I would continue to enjoy ward activities because it’s good be hang out with my neighbors.
Thank you to the admins who have dealt with me, especially Ray and Heber. I know I have been frustrating sometimes.
I hope SilentDawning and Doug are doing well.
I appreciate the PMs and other offerings of support.
turinturanbar, I cannot receive inspiration for you, but I believe you will continue to fight the good fight and be a great leader in the Church, providing help and support to many people [changed from “members” to “people”].
Brother Chad, I pray for you.
I love all of you. Please forgive me for anything I have written on this forum that was contentious or less than loving.
I will be back to report someday.
I am very sorry to see you go. It is good to get away from the internet and get grounded in the real world. Nephite wrote:Maybe the Church could be like a marriage with problems to work on, but is true because it is based on love and respect.The Church could be true if it has a true foundation, being established by God, but still have problems to work on because it is comprised of humans.
I like this metaphor. I am really beginning to see it this way. I have two good friends who married one another about fourteen months ago. On Friday, she announced to him that she wants a divorce. I feel disappointed not in her decision, but with the fact the she seems not to want to fight for her marriage. I guess the best we can do is decide what in life is worth fighting for.
Don’t allow yourself to get too lonely in your journey. I hope to see you again.
God bless you, Shawn. We haven’t always agreed with each other, but I don’t always agree with my siblings and parents, either.
I still love them.
I wish you the best Shawn. Good luck, my friend. Sent from my SCH-I500 using Tapatalk 2
I will miss you, Shawn. May God bless you in dealing your mental disorders. May He also bless you and your family in finding peace and joy. I wish you well in your journey, brother. May you find all that you are seeking.
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