LDS Garments: Why I Want Out of This Club

[Dwight Schr-ute]

When I lived in PHX, it seemed that the majority of my active friends weren't wearing their garments during the summer. Most wore bottoms but rarely tops.

My friends here are similar. We hang with 3 couples basically, and all the ladies wear Lulu all day, and the guys don't wear tops on the weekends.

Too freaking hot.

This holds pretty true for us. Between two weeks at Lake Powell and post vas recovery, I'm getting a little too used to living in and of the world.

[Shaka]

and if they get lucky, they don't want anything to get in the way. Maybe, that could be just a guy thing though.

You mean if I get lucky there's nothing to get in my way.

[smokymountainrain]

Let's count active as attending at least three Sundays a month and holding a job.

My sister and BIL.

[Blueintheface]

My wife removed hers from her daily wardrobe just last week despite not having attended church in nearly 3 years. She was sad all day and when asked why she decided finally to take them off she said she did it since the priesthood holder doesn't, why should she. Ouch. (Wicked taketh the truth to be hard I guess).

She also asks me about 2 Saturdays a month if I'd like to go to church with her the next day. Last Saturday was "If you come to church with me tomorrow I'll let you go to Vegas". My reply, through tears of laughter, was "I'll buy you a casino if you go."

[cougjunkie]

I was just wondering yesterday if anybody on this board knew someone that had ditched the garments and still remained active in the church? I've seen where people become inactive and still wore their garments but not the other way around. Does activity and garment wearing always go hand in hand.

My neighbor has some major temple and garment hang ups with regards to the church. He doesn't wear garments, doesn't hold an active temple recommend, but comes every Sunday and is very devout in all other facets of his life.

[Pheidippides]

My neighbor has some major temple and garment hang ups with regards to the church. He doesn't wear garments, doesn't hold an active temple recommend, but comes every Sunday and is very devout in all other facets of his life.

I'm finding there are a lot of people like this.

[MarkGrace]

My wife removed hers from her daily wardrobe just last week despite not having attended church in nearly 3 years. She was sad all day and when asked why she decided finally to take them off she said she did it since the priesthood holder doesn't, why should she. Ouch. (Wicked taketh the truth to be hard I guess).

She also asks me about 2 Saturdays a month if I'd like to go to church with her the next day. Last Saturday was "If you come to church with me tomorrow I'll let you go to Vegas". My reply, through tears of laughter, was "I'll buy you a casino if you go."

So she hasn't been in 3 years but asks a couple times a month if you want to go? Are you saying she wants to go but won't go unless you do? I'm not sure I get it.

[falafel]

My neighbor has some major temple and garment hang ups with regards to the church. He doesn't wear garments, doesn't hold an active temple recommend, but comes every Sunday and is very devout in all other facets of his life.

What calling does he hold?

[MarkGrace]

What calling does he hold?

Primary teacher. That's where they put all the good ones.

[cougjunkie]

What calling does he hold?

MG is right, he is a primary teacher.

At one time he was the Exec sec. But I am not sure if that was pre or post garment removal.

[falafel]

MG is right, he is a primary teacher.

At one time he was the Exec sec. But I am not sure if that was pre or post garment removal.

I wonder what the dividing line is for callings that require a temple recommend. Is there one? Obviously you couldn't be in the bishopric without a TR. EQ presidency? GD teacher? Youth sunday school? Financial clerk?

[The_Tick]

I wonder what the dividing line is for callings that require a temple recommend. Is there one? Obviously you couldn't be in the bishopric without a TR. EQ presidency? GD teacher? Youth sunday school? Financial clerk?

WML requires a TR. Who knew.

[falafel]

WML requires a TR. Who knew.

WML. Check.

[MarkGrace]

I wonder what the dividing line is for callings that require a temple recommend. Is there one? Obviously you couldn't be in the bishopric without a TR. EQ presidency? GD teacher? Youth sunday school? Financial clerk?

I'm interested in this question. This way I'll know which callings they won't give me.

[falafel]

I'm interested in this question. This way I'll know which callings they won't give me.

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I have to admit I'm weighing my options right now.