Mormon hippie approach
Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2023 10:00 pm
I've been made privy to an ex-Mormon having asked his parents about the decades-long deception by the LDS Church with the method of translation by Joseph Smith of the Book of Mormon. You know, reading words that appear above a rock in a hat mechanism rather than often depicted Urim and Thummim (breastplate with spectacles) or Joseph Smith studying the gold plates. One of the ex-Mo's parents responded--
I am struck that this is a TBM's version of the old 60's motto, if it feels good, do it.Why do we stay true to our covenants we made to our Heavenly Father, is a good question? I Believe. I believe this earth was created, not some pop and it happened. Even watching a seed grow is a miracle to me. I have read the Book of Mormon several times and prayed about it. I have received an impression that it is good and good for me. I love the teachings in it. I have questioned some things but I still find happiness most when I go to church, partake of the sacrament and repent, pray, read scriptures and conference talks. I love the temple. I love the promises it gives me. I find joy in serving others. I know this church is true. The members and prophets are human and make mistakes, but Christ is the only perfect one to live on this earth and I don't feel a need to criticize people in the church or out of the church. We all have our free agency and will receive our due blessings. If I died and everything stopped, there was no more, well, I feel I would have lived my life better by loving Jesus Christ!