[bdavis3]

DarkJedi wrote:

Another aspect of the whole experience is that even if I did look at porn I would have answered the question yes because I answer the questions as I think they are supposed to be.

I do the same thing, and I’m glad to hear I’m not the only one that does that. Some of the questions I just don’t agree with. I answer the questions looking at the spirit of the law instead of the letter. The cultural pressure is so heavy though that it’s still hard not to think that I’m stretching the truth.

[bdavis3]

I’m really struggling with Sam Young’s excommunication. Here is where I struggle: voting opposed is taboo and asking local leaders for change is often fruitless. How can we try to bring about positive changes in the Church without getting in trouble? I heard Young tried the traditional methods first. When people feel unheard, they go public. That’s culturally how change happens. So how can we make our voices heard by general authorities without running the risk of excommunication? Especially on matters as vital as keeping minors safe?

[bdavis3]

I see it two ways. The social scientist half of me thinks there is no way that church leaders can prevent people from shortening the name of the church when it’s so freaking long. The name “Mormons” has stuck for decades, and it is unlikely that will change.

BUT

If this name change is part of an effort to turn our focus more toward the Savior, I am all for it. I have been searching everywhere for Christ and I ironically rarely find Him or feel Him at church. I’m hoping this is a first step toward turning our sights away from arbitrary teachings and focusing more on what the Savior actually taught, and truly striving to be more like Him.

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