Originally posted by UtahDan
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You're asking people to insult those who have left the Church and paint with a broad brush, which I hate to do. I mean look at all the LDS true believer assholes out there and the fantastic apostates. I strongly believe that every person has to figure out for himself/herself whether or not he/she is better off in the Church or out of the Church and that the right answer won't be the same for everyone.
Generally however I think it would be fair to say that some of those Borderlander types who "choose to believe" despite doubts might be more humble, more selfless, and more patient than those who give up trying to believe -- or at least those who choose to believe are cultivating and nurturing these traits (humility, selflessness, patience) in continuing to try to believe and participate in the Church.
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