Hi

[Anonymous]

I’m not sure where to begin either. There are many aspects of the LDS church that I love & believe some of the teachings (with all of the shame involved) saved my life, which I’m grateful for. Since I was a teenager, I’ve questioned religions & went in & out of activity until I got married & have stayed active.

A few years ago, when on pregnancy bed-rest, I read all of the scriptures cover to cover. (Why do people have such a hard time with the BofM & don’t blink an eye about all that crazy stuff in the Old Testament?) I decided I really wanted to have a strong testimony of the gospel & of Jesus Christ so that if I were asked to give my life for it, I would. Researching about the temple & a few “anti-mormon” comments by a “nonmember” got me thinking. Last November, I found “New Order Mormon” forum & loved it. I met some great people there, but after a while I realized it was time to move on. Later, I checked on there & a few of you mentioned this forum, so I thought, I’d check it out. My husband is very strong in the church so I need to find a way to make peace with being a “buffet Mormon” (a term I learned from NOM).

Hearing doctrine that seems to be counter to my spiritual perspective now, causes me to get a little defensive or maybe it’s that I’m trying to figure out what I believe. But I’m starting to realize that almost anything can be seen as an anology of truths, if viewed from certain perspectives. While it’s good to hear different perspectives & learn from each other, it’s also nice to have peace! Live & let live. We’re all at different spiritual, intellectual & emotional stages. People don’t have to think as I do…& I don’t have to think like others. (I keep reminding myself this. )

I was raised LDS in CA & now live in UT. I moved a lot, until I moved here. Part of the island fever I feel is being a full-time mom & part of it is living in UT (Ut is an island in a way ) Anyway, I really enjoy discussing different topics, especially spirituality! I look forward to getting to know more of you (I’ve already seen some familiar names!)!

[Anonymous]

Welcome to the site! I’m looking forward to your input here.

[Anonymous]

Welcome! I’m glad you are with us now.

[Anonymous]

Featherina wrote:

People don’t have to think as I do…& I don’t have to think like others.

Much understood! Nice to meet ya!

[Anonymous]

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While it’s good to hear different perspectives & learn from each other, it’s also nice to have peace! Live & let live. We’re all at different spiritual, intellectual & emotional stages. People don’t have to think as I do…& I don’t have to think like others.

I really liked this part you wrote.

Thanks for joining the group. Welcome.

[Anonymous]

Thanks for joining us, Featherina.

[Anonymous]

Welcome, featherina!! Great that you’re here!

[Anonymous]

Wow! You all are so welcoming & I appreciate it! Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Featherina wrote:

But I’m starting to realize that almost anything can be seen as an anology of truths, if viewed from certain perspectives.

I liked how you said this. I’m on NOM as well and find that it fills different roles for me that this one. I find this one to be very supportive to someone who does want to “stayLDS”. I hope you will feel that support as well. Welcome

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[Anonymous]

Thanks, Footing –

Yeah, NOM is great in it’s own way!

I like your avatar picture!

[Anonymous]

Hi Featherina! Speaking as a fellow native Californian (NorCal in my case) who’s been trapped in the Morridor for 30 years, I can empathize with a lot of what you’re struggling with. I hope this forum helps you in your faith journey and I look forward to hearing your insights.

[Anonymous]

Thanks, Steve. I really appreciate it. I miss CA, until I get stuck in a traffic jam there. But I loved living relatively close to the desert, lakes, mountains & beach. UT has beautiful mountains…they’re just amazing.

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