Following in Shulem's footsteps

[_sock puppet]

Thanks Shulem for giving me the inspiration to finally get off my arse and do what I should have done a long time ago!

Amen!

(Are you following him into homosexuality as well?)

Looking for partners, are you, bcspace?

[_bcspace]

(Are you following him into homosexuality as well?)

Looking for partners, are you, bcspace?

In crime or perversion? No.

[_Bob Loblaw]

In crime or perversion? No.

Your "gospel" is perverted. Aren't you looking for converts?

[_sock puppet]

son of Ishmael,

From the letter your received from the COB, the one referring the matter to your bishop and SP, did you get the impression or explicit instruction that the COB prefers that resignation letters be sent by the resigning member to the bishop/SP rather than to the COB in the first place?

[_hobo1512]

When I first realized that the church was not true I went through the typical steps denial, anger, etc. I am now at the full acceptance step and am very happy. My wife and I look forward to living the rest of our lives enjoying every moment we can together. A few weeks ago I was driving my daughter to drop her off at her friend's house and we passed our old church building. She commented that she felt that we were closer as a family now that we have left the church. When I asked my son about that, he said the same thing. I guess that is enough for me.

May I ask how old your children are?

Their perceptions and observations on the issue are rather impressive.

[_son of Ishmael]

When I first realized that the church was not true I went through the typical steps denial, anger, etc. I am now at the full acceptance step and am very happy. My wife and I look forward to living the rest of our lives enjoying every moment we can together. A few weeks ago I was driving my daughter to drop her off at her friend's house and we passed our old church building. She commented that she felt that we were closer as a family now that we have left the church. When I asked my son about that, he said the same thing. I guess that is enough for me.

May I ask how old your children are?

Their perceptions and observations on the issue are rather impressive.

My daughter is 17 and my son is 14.

[_son of Ishmael]

Just thought I would provide a quick update. i received a letter the other day telling me that my name has been removed from the church rolls and am no longer a member and I no longer have the blessings of church membership, priesthood or temple marriage. it took about six weeks from flash to bang (with a couple of e-mails to prod the process along). All in all it was pretty painless.

[_Drifting]

Just thought I would provide a quick update. i received a letter the other day telling me that my name has been removed from the church rolls and am no longer a member and I no longer have the blessings of church membership, priesthood or temple marriage. it took about six weeks from flash to bang (with a couple of e-mails to prod the process along). All in all it was pretty painless.

Sadly, you can longer participate in Church meetings (no talks, no prayers, no sacrament duty), you cannot hold a Church calling or participate in the Home Teaching programme. Oh, and you aren't allowed to pay tithing, hold a recommend nor attend the Temple.

That's your punishment...wait...punishm...what?

[_son of Ishmael]

Just thought I would provide a quick update. i received a letter the other day telling me that my name has been removed from the church rolls and am no longer a member and I no longer have the blessings of church membership, priesthood or temple marriage. it took about six weeks from flash to bang (with a couple of e-mails to prod the process along). All in all it was pretty painless.

Sadly, you can longer participate in Church meetings (no talks, no prayers, no sacrament duty), you cannot hold a Church calling or participate in the Home Teaching programme. Oh, and you aren't allowed to pay tithing, hold a recommend nor attend the Temple.

That's your punishment...wait...punishm...what?

You know, since I was not excommunicated I think I still could pay tithing and offerings(not that I would), but then again maybe the church would not want any of my dirty apostate money...

[_Doctor CamNC4Me]

After reading about Shulem's decision to officially leave the church, I have decided it was time for me to take the final step and resign from the church. The letter is typed, signed, and in the envelope ready to be sent by registered mail to the COB.

Thanks Shulem for giving me the inspiration to finally get off my arse and do what I should have done a long time ago!

Did Internet Mopologetics sway you one way or the other, or was this just a process you experienced on your own?

V/R
Dr. Cam