I tried to be a Mormon

Post by **_twinkie** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 2:44 am

For the last 2 1/2 years, I've tried to be a Mormon. I got baptised, attended sacrament meetings and held a calling for a couple of months. I can't do it.

Sacrament meetings with three children are too stressful. I can't say I've taken anything of value away from the meetings. I don't feel like a better person or mother.

All of my so called friends I can live without. I could never get anyone to open up to me. I think they are afraid for anyone to know they aren't really perfect. No one gives a rats ass. They ask, "is there anything I can do for you?" in the same manner Burger king asks if you want Fries or a coke with that.

I don't want to wear funky underwear.

I don't want my peers in my financial business.

I don't want my children to have the stress.

I don't think there is anything evil about coffee or tea.

I am drinking a big glass of sweet tea right now.

I am done.

Post by **_KimberlyAnn** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 2:58 am

Sounds like you made a good choice, Twinkie. :)

I wish you'd initiated your thread in the Terrestrial forum, though. I think it would have generated more discussion there.

At any rate, I'm glad you're making your own way and doing what feels right for you.

Kimberly Ann

Post by **_twinkie** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 3:05 am

can I repost it there?

Post by **_KimberlyAnn** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 3:14 am

twinkie wrote:can I repost it there?

Probably. Or you could request that a moderator move it for you.

KA

PS. Sweet tea. Yum!

Post by **_Daniel Peterson** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 3:14 am

Did you ever actually believe in it?

Post by **_twinkie** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 3:17 am

I think I more wanted it to be true.

Post by **_Daniel Peterson** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 3:18 am

twinkie wrote:I think I more wanted it to be true.

And now you don't. Or, anyway, don't care.

Post by **_twinkie** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 3:26 am

now I believe it is ridiculous.

Post by **_Daniel Peterson** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 4:15 am

You've come to the right place, then.

Post by **_Boaz & Lidia** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 5:04 am

Daniel Peterson wrote:Did you ever actually believe in it?

Why do you ask?

So that you can lay blame on this person for not studying Mormonism like you did as a youth?

You are so predictable. Hey Bish, is this how you treat the inactive doubting college kids in your ward? I hope so.