For those wondering if LDS is a good place to raise kids

[_Buffalo]

Where would Mormon apologetics be with the persecution card? Thanks for keeping it surreal.

I'm not sure why religious folk seem to think their opinions are sacrosanct and deserve special consideration and protection from criticism.

Can you say, "humor impaired"?

Thanks, -Wade Englund-

If that was supposed to be humor, then yes, you're humor impaired.

[_Fence Sitter]

I appreciate your kind and respectful thoughts and wish you to know that I was fully aware of what you have suggested, and this prior to making my entirely non-serious remarks.

Please understand that while I respect the decisions some of you have made to leave my faith, and I unreservedly wish you well in your new faith journey, I am just playfully mocking the mockers for a brief period of time. Hopefully, the salient messge couched in my humor will not be lost on those, unlike yourself, who most need it.

Thanks, -Wade Englund-

I'll work on my ability to recognize humor. Thanks for that response.

As a side note, I do not consider that I have left our faith. I just believe that I see it in an entirely different light, if that makes any sense. I would no more wish away my Mormon heritage than I would my family. Both are very important to me. The older I get the more I value what each one offers to my life. I consider myself one of the luckiest people to have lived compared to what most of mankind has been dealt.

[_Blixa]

I appreciate your kind and respectful thoughts and wish you to know that I was fully aware of what you have suggested, and this prior to making my entirely non-serious remarks.

Please understand that while I respect the decisions some of you have made to leave my faith, and I unreservedly wish you well in your new faith journey, I am just playfully mocking the mockers for a brief period of time. Hopefully, the salient messge couched in my humor will not be lost on those, unlike yourself, who most need it.

Thanks, -Wade Englund-

[Gadianton]

As I said, small doses, Wade. What seems funny in a short, sarcastic retort starts to look bitter and angry in a longer post.

I can see how it may appear that way to those with a short attention span or those who may be unaware of the wealth of material being satarized.

Just so you know, there wasn't an ounce of bitterness or anger in what I was saying. In fact, I have been chortling jovially the whole time while typing these messages.

Thanks, -Wade Englund-

[_Buffalo]

As I said, small doses, Wade. What seems funny in a short, sarcastic retort starts to look bitter and angry in a longer post.

I can see how it may appear that way to those with a short attention span or those who may be unaware of the wealth of material being satarized.

Just so you know, there wasn't an ounce of bitterness or anger in what I was saying. In fact, I have been chortling jovially the whole time while typing these messagesl up.

Thanks, -Wade Englund-

You're a regular internet puppetmaster. What can we do but dance at the end of your string?

[_wenglund]

I'll work on my ability to recognize humor. Thanks for that response.

As a side note, I do not consider that I have left our faith. I just believe that I see it in an entirely different light, if that makes any sense. I would no more wish away my Mormon heritage than I would my family. Both are very important to me. The older I get the more I value what each one offers to my life. I consider myself one of the luckiest people to have lived compared to what most of mankind has been dealt.

What a great attitude. I trust it will serve you well.

THanks, -Wade Englund-

[_wenglund]

You're a regular internet puppetmaster. What can we do but dance at the end of your string?

Well...for starters, short of getting a major humor infusion, maybe you could get tested for schizophrenia.

Thanks, -Wade Englund-

[_Buffalo]

You're a regular internet puppetmaster. What can we do but dance at the end of your string?

Well...for starters, in lieu of a major humor infusion, maybe you could get tested for schizophrenia.

Thanks, -Wade Englund-

Is this another example of your famous sense of humor? Have you considered taking this act on the road? I can barely contain the guffahs, truly. You are a regular Bob Saget. Yes, THE Bob Saget. You're nearly that funny.

[_Spurven Ten Sing]

Wade, that was not a joke.

[_wenglund]

Wade, that was not a joke.

Mr. Sing, yes it was. Obviously.

I am wondering if there has been an outbreak of irony deficiency on this board?

Thanks, -Wade Englund-