Post by Admin on Mar 30, 2014 23:23:35 GMT
This forum is for people who aren't "True Believing Mormons" but for whom Mormonism is part of their lives. Examples could be:
1. You stay in the church only for the sake of your family.
2. Your family member converted and you have concerns.
3. You live in Utah so the Mormon culture is a part of your life, even if you're not Mormon.
I started this forum because I live in Utah, where I meet a lot of people who are in angst over Mormon issues, as they navigate through changes of faith. I am a former Mormon, but also have experience with a lot of other faith traditions. I see a lot to appreciate about Mormonism.
The "conversation starter" threads I'll create will be written from the perspective that the LDS church is NOT what it claims to be, but that it can be a viable spiritual path, relative to the goal of spiritual development. At the very least, there are many blessings to count.
I'm not a proponent of leaving or staying or joining. I'm here to share specific information and perspectives on specific troubling doctrines, that may make them less troubling. My intention is not to promote certain "ways of looking at things" over others. My intention is to add to the repertoire of possible narratives about Mormon issues, for the purpose of alleviating suffering for those whose circumstances require that they grapple with those issues.
I have many friends who have felt that what I had to say was important to their own path of finding peace with Mormonism. Because these conversations have been helpful to some, I feel motivated to start having these conversations on line.
Please feel free to start threads on issues that trouble you. The only caveat is that this form is NOT for angry venting about the church. Angry venting has a purpose, and there are many places on line for that. This forum is for people actively trying to make peace with Mormon issues, or to have better relationships with Mormon family members or friends. Being honest with ourselves about what we don't like about the church is part of making peace. Just please keep an eye toward being constructive.
1. You stay in the church only for the sake of your family.
2. Your family member converted and you have concerns.
3. You live in Utah so the Mormon culture is a part of your life, even if you're not Mormon.
I started this forum because I live in Utah, where I meet a lot of people who are in angst over Mormon issues, as they navigate through changes of faith. I am a former Mormon, but also have experience with a lot of other faith traditions. I see a lot to appreciate about Mormonism.
The "conversation starter" threads I'll create will be written from the perspective that the LDS church is NOT what it claims to be, but that it can be a viable spiritual path, relative to the goal of spiritual development. At the very least, there are many blessings to count.
I'm not a proponent of leaving or staying or joining. I'm here to share specific information and perspectives on specific troubling doctrines, that may make them less troubling. My intention is not to promote certain "ways of looking at things" over others. My intention is to add to the repertoire of possible narratives about Mormon issues, for the purpose of alleviating suffering for those whose circumstances require that they grapple with those issues.
I have many friends who have felt that what I had to say was important to their own path of finding peace with Mormonism. Because these conversations have been helpful to some, I feel motivated to start having these conversations on line.
Please feel free to start threads on issues that trouble you. The only caveat is that this form is NOT for angry venting about the church. Angry venting has a purpose, and there are many places on line for that. This forum is for people actively trying to make peace with Mormon issues, or to have better relationships with Mormon family members or friends. Being honest with ourselves about what we don't like about the church is part of making peace. Just please keep an eye toward being constructive.