I don't think I'm missing out

[_Rambo]

Unless your allready around it and have some informed Idea about the purchace of it ... I would definitely not go seeking to purchace some. Especially from a dealer that would sell as little a quantity as a joint.
But hey maybe that's part of the drug experience that rambo is saying Bob is missing out on. You can't make an informed decision until youve been ripped off or end up in jail. LOL

Well the rush of a drug deal could be pretty fun! haha But yeah don't be stupid about it.

[_Bob Loblaw]

Who said don't have any morals, principles, and standards?

It annoys me when we feel like we have to behave a certain way because we are ex-Mormons. It took me a while to realize that it doesn't matter what Mormons think of me, but what I think of myself. How many times have we heard Mormons say that if they didn't have the church, they'd be drug addicts or get a lot of STDs because they wouldn't be able to control their sexual desires?

It's stupid to think that way, but it's also stupid to feel like we need to be on our "best behavior" to show Mormons that we are still "moral" according to the Mormon standard. I choose to be more moral than I was taught to be as a Mormon, but because I want to live that way, not because I'm supposed to.

I'm not aiming this at you or anyone else, Rambo, just making some observations about things I see all the time.

[_Rambo]

I'm not aiming this at you or anyone else, Rambo, just making some observations about things I see all the time.

I am not taking it it this way Bob. I hope you don't take what I am saying to be that you don't have a fullfilling life without weed or alcohol because that is not what I am saying.

[_Bob Loblaw]

I am not taking it it this way Bob. I hope you don't take what I am saying to be that you don't have a fullfilling life without weed or alcohol because that is not what I am saying.

I know that. I haven't taken anything in this thread that way. The reason I posted the OP was that I thought it was so funny that Droopy (an alcoholic) was making jokes about all the drugs I must be taking. If I feel like trying other substances, I will, not because anyone else thinks I should or shouldn't. I just haven't had any interest.

[Guest]

Retracted Comment, God bless the Mormons and the other Christians here that dislike Atheists!

[_MCB]

Beyond the usual kicking up of one's heels upon declaring oneself to be free, there is also the freedom from self-fulfilling negative prophecy. If they expect non-Mormons to live sinful lives, we can derive a certain amount of pleasure from living ethically. Rising above negative expectations.

[_madeleine]

Droopy just reminded me of something: I've never been high before. In fact, I've never taken drugs of any kind except for a Lortab or two a few years ago after surgery, and I did not like the way it made me feel.

I've also never used tobacco, gotten drunk, had hard liquor, or even had wine. I've had beer a couple of times but did not like it. Heck, I don't even like tea, though on a cold day I'll occasionally drink coffee.

I've never had sex with anyone but my wife. I haven't even done anything approaching a "Mormon lay" (still skeeves me out to say that).

I know this is destroying my image as the enemy of all that is good in the world, but I don't think I've missed anything. The times I feel the best are after a good run or a long swim, or when I'm with my wife and kids. I suppose if I thought something was missing in my life, I'd be more inclined to experiment. But I have no interest.

Am I depriving myself? I don't think so.

:) Awesome. Freedom is found in being yourself. My husband is my only, as well. I like a nice beer or cocktail now and then, and a smoke. My life is probably seen as quiet and boring, even to Mormons. I am happy.

I would only add to your list of things, what I am not missing out on is the Mormon network of friends and family. A lot of former Mormons or Mormons thinking of leaving have a fear, or an idea, that friends and family relationships come to an end and loneliness ensues. Certainly, some do, but others that would have never happened as a Mormon are made. My friendship with a wide variety of people today, would never have happened as a Mormon.

[_Harold Lee]

Talky talky talky. Theorizing whether you prefer lifelong abstinence from something you've never tried is pointless.

Just give it a try with some buddies or when you're out for the holidays next time you get the chance, if you like it continue if you don't don't. You'll enjoy it much more in my opinion if you reserve them for special occasions, it's when you do that stuff alone and emotionally that abuse and addition occur and can be devastating.