[christx83]

You are expressing my same experiences and frustrations, and as a result, I can no longer trust the church and the leadership at the top. Initially, I was in a panic because it all seemed like a lie. Even now, the Ensign article about the seer stone is not trustworthy to me. Even after talking about the seer stone and what it was used for, the article includes only the artwork that we’ve grown up with…the artwork that is incorrect. On top of that, article throws the artists under the bus.

I could perhaps start trusting the church again if they would just be honest and stop spinning the stories and stop telling us that we should have known.

I feel so heartbroken for the thousands of faithful members (including myself) that have done everything asked of us but have been completely blindsided by the church essays and the coming forth of the seer stone. It’s a lot to handle…the feelings of betrayal and the feeling of being played like a fool.

I hope that all of us can find peace and comfort from the One that we can always trust, no matter whether we choose to stay, or temporarily step back, or ultimately leave. I’m stepping back for now, and it has taken almost a year for me to make that decision. I’m still keeping in touch with my beloved ward members by continuing to visit teach and be visited. I need time to heal and to think and to focus on my relationship with God. I have to put the church on the shelf at least for now.

It helps a lot to know that you’re not alone, and you’re not crazy. Best wishes to you as you begin to sort things out. Take your time.

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