Why Mormons Leave

[UtahDan]

Surprised this has not been posted yet. There is piece in the Ensign entitled "When He Stopped Believing" which I view as a tentative, but very positive, step in the right direction.

http://www.lds.org/ensign/2012/07/wh...pped-believing

I can't believe no one has commented on this. This is the Ensign advocating simply loving an apostate spouse. Love over belief. Something we have argued about here interminably here. It would be better out of the mouth of a GA in conference, but this is the first time the message has been delivered. This is going to save a whole bunch of marriages, IMO.

[Jeff Lebowski]

I don't know. Leaving Smiths was kind of traumatic. I even had a card.

You made the right choice. Harmons is awesome.

[lambdacoug]

I think I made it clear, but I will reiterate, I am talking about a select few. Of my many friends who have chosen to no longer practice, only 1 is obsessed with letting those of us who still consider ourselves in, know why we are up in the night.

I don't go around telling everyone I know that is still mormon and still associates with me (basically just family) why I left. I told them once, and that is proper and sufficient, IMO. However, when faced with mormonism so constantly and so overtly, it is hard to not remind them that that ship has sailed and that I am out and with good reason. I also want them to understand the reasons I did what I did so they can move past their hopes that I'll pull a prodigal son routine and get on with the business of just being family/friends.

But, that is just me...internet persona aside, I don't go around constantly reminding mormons that I'm not anymore and why.

[lambdacoug]

You made the right choice. Harmons is awesome.

Meh, we preferred Macey's...

[YOhio]

I can't believe no one has commented on this. This is the Ensign advocating simply loving an apostate spouse. Love over belief. Something we have argued about here interminably here. It would be better out of the mouth of a GA in conference, but this is the first time the message has been delivered. This is going to save a whole bunch of marriages, IMO.

Good article.

[Jeff Lebowski]

Meh, we preferred Macey's...

[TripletDaddy]

Meh, we preferred Macey's...

That is like preferring TJ Maxx over Nordstrom.

[lambdacoug]

That is like preferring TJ Maxx over Nordstrom.

Which is pretty understandable for poor student families...

[Non Sequitur]

Meh, we preferred Macey's...

Sir, you want instruction. Go to Harmons. Get some shredded Parmesan Reggiano and Romaine. Go to the deli and get some London Port and smoked gouda. Go to the bakery and get some fresh ciabatta. Go home, make a ceasar salad, roast beef sandwich, and then tell me you prefer Macey's.

[lambdacoug]

Sir, you want instruction. Go to Harmons. Get some shredded Parmesan Reggiano and Romaine. Go to the deli and get some London Port and smoked gouda. Go to the bakery and get some fresh ciabatta. Go home, make a ceasar salad, roast beef sandwich, and then tell me you prefer Macey's.

I'll stick with Hy-Vee and Price Chopper. They are a lot closer...

[byu71]

I don't go around telling everyone I know that is still mormon and still associates with me (basically just family) why I left. I told them once, and that is proper and sufficient, IMO. However, when faced with mormonism so constantly and so overtly, it is hard to not remind them that that ship has sailed and that I am out and with good reason. I also want them to understand the reasons I did what I did so they can move past their hopes that I'll pull a prodigal son routine and get on with the business of just being family/friends.

But, that is just me...internet persona aside, I don't go around constantly reminding mormons that I'm not anymore and why.

Great, you are exactly like my friends who are now having more fun that I.

[UtahDan]

I don't go around telling everyone I know that is still mormon and still associates with me (basically just family) why I left. I told them once, and that is proper and sufficient, IMO. However, when faced with mormonism so constantly and so overtly, it is hard to not remind them that that ship has sailed and that I am out and with good reason. I also want them to understand the reasons I did what I did so they can move past their hopes that I'll pull a prodigal son routine and get on with the business of just being family/friends.

But, that is just me...internet persona aside, I don't go around constantly reminding mormons that I'm not anymore and why.

I would like to remind everyone that I am out because of carpet on the gym floor. No loving God would do that. Some times it is important to take a stand for what is right AC.

[Indy Coug]

I would like to remind everyone that I am out because of carpet on the gym floor. No loving God would do that. Some times it is important to take a stand for what is right AC.

You will be pleased to know that the church is moving away from carpeted gyms and are replacing them with hardwood. There is hope for you yet!

[jay santos]

Meh, we preferred Macey's...

[myboynoah]

Because the meeting finally ended.

Any more questions?