John Larsen leaves Mormonism (again)

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John Larsen leaves Mormonism (again)

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https://youtu.be/EKhV8wKQfug

Mormon Expression was an invaluable resource in my faith transition, and I can’t thank John enough for validating the experience of dealing with being inside such an insane religion. It made dealing with Mormons at church every week bearable, knowing I wasn’t suffering alone.

I’m happy to see him step away again. No one needs to wallow in Mormonism once they’ve graduated to the place most of humanity is at - blissfully unaware of the religion’s existence.
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drumdude wrote:
Tue Feb 20, 2024 2:17 am
I’m happy to see him step away again.
Why did he go back in the first place?
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It has been quite a ride with John. I haven't been very enthused about him for some time, but I know a lot of people benefitted from his contributions. He and I clashed one day on Facebook, and I decided I had had enough of interacting with him. Not that this matters. He was an important voice for many people, and on his best days he could be a really cool guy. Some of his podcast episodes were among the best out there. I wish him well, and I really sympathize with Mormon fatigue.
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That name sounds familiar.
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Dr. Shades wrote:
Tue Feb 20, 2024 9:55 am
drumdude wrote:
Tue Feb 20, 2024 2:17 am
I’m happy to see him step away again.
Why did he go back in the first place?
This is what he does. He's said he's done with it a couple of times already and left, with the declaration that this is it! He always comes back.

See you next time, John Larsen.
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Failed Prophecy wrote:
Tue Feb 20, 2024 4:56 pm
Dr. Shades wrote:
Tue Feb 20, 2024 9:55 am
Why did he go back in the first place?
This is what he does. He's said he's done with it a couple of times already and left, with the declaration that this is it! He always comes back.

See you next time, John Larsen.
Aww. Don't judge.
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Dr. Shades wrote:
Tue Feb 20, 2024 9:55 am
drumdude wrote:
Tue Feb 20, 2024 2:17 am
I’m happy to see him step away again.
Why did he go back in the first place?
tl;dc - John Dehlin asked. Also, he, JL (that’s John Larsen, for Dr. Shades) is gonna try farming.

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Doctor CamNC4Me wrote:
Tue Feb 20, 2024 9:03 pm
tl;dc - John Dehlin asked. Also, he, JL (that’s John Larsen, for Dr. Shades) is gonna try farming.

- Doc
I wish John Larsen much luck with his new farming venture:

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John's dog is going to be loving it:

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Support John & Dabbler Farm!
Would you like to thank John and support his efforts on a his sustainable farm? Click on the link to open the Amazon shopping page where you can buy tools, materials, and supplies for the farm!
https://johnlarsen.org/

I guess he thinks he can get people to donate more money to his farming hobby than he could for his Mormon hobby.
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Everybody Wang Chung wrote:
Tue Feb 20, 2024 9:30 pm
Doctor CamNC4Me wrote:
Tue Feb 20, 2024 9:03 pm
tl;dc - John Dehlin asked. Also, he, JL (that’s John Larsen, for Dr. Shades) is gonna try farming.

- Doc
I wish John Larsen much luck with his new farming venture:

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John's dog is going to be loving it:

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I wish him much success with that. We tried and never got any tomatoes.
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