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flowerdrops wrote:

“As individually and collectively we increase our knowledge, acceptance, and application of gospel principles, we become less dependent on Church programs. Our lives become gospel centered.”

I LOVE this. I’m writing it down and placing it somewhere I can see everyday…

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Old-Timer wrote:

Would you rather have everything be strictly regulated in writing – or be allowed to argue about the unwritten order of things?

Good food for thought there Ray!

If “The Unwritten Order of Things” were actually written… I think I would have more problems. But much of this unwritten order is like Ray said, “culture”. Culture I can deal with. It is my prayer that the majority of other members in the Church can respect those of a different culture, a different order. Lets not intertwine culture and gospel. I think when we boil things down, this concept is a factor in some of the problems with the Church today.

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I like the part that says “participating enough”… Well put!

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Featherina wrote:

People don’t have to think as I do…& I don’t have to think like others.

Much understood! Nice to meet ya!

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SamBee wrote:

Even if someone with mental illness has some kind of spiritual experience I do not believe that it necessarily invalidates it.

Agreed! Let us not forget dear prophet Isaiah, who walked around naked for 3 years. I’m sure he was looked at as a complete lunatic back in his time.

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Thanks for sharing this.. I enjoyed it!

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swimordie wrote:

not sure if it’s possible but, essentially, I’m trying this right now

Glad to find people in the same boat!

Thanks again to everyone. I felt a warmer welcome here than I do at church sometimes… haha!

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nightwalden wrote:

My guess is that if you feel like the LDS church is a good place for you and teaches a lot of truth, then you probably won’t be too disturbed by church history.

I’m sure the more I learn, the more things I will find that are disturbing. I think as long as I remember that man is imperfect, that will help me cope to a certain degree. For those things I have trouble coping with… well.. thats why I’m here

I’ve been a part of a few different religions, different churches… and have come to realize each church has their issues, and serious ones at that. Christianity in itself has historical issues IMHO. Do I agree with all teachings of the LDS church? hmm.. no. It’s so difficult when you feel like you have to rely on another man for God’s direction. I don’t want others imposing their personal opinions as religion on me or my family. Thats why it is incredibly important for me to establish my own very personal relationship with Christ. For me, that includes studying and learning about other religions, even religions that don’t believe in Christ, but believe in some form of God. There is truth everywhere, not just in the LDS church as many of us grew up learning. I want to pray about those things, I want God to show me whats real and what isn’t. (is that so much to ask?! lol! It has already been dropped in my spirit that the LDS church is where I should be, why? Gee.. I wish I knew. My life would be so much easier if I just left it alone. Maybe its to smack some sense into other ward members… who knows. Can one person really make a difference? I believe in Christ.. wholeheartedly… and at times I used to feel like the Church was very lighthearted on Christ, and more focused on food canning. This was a couple years back, but something tells me it hasn’t changed much.. lol

Anyway, my mind is fried. There is so much I want to say, and just dont know how. I try to write it down, but its so scrambled I dont even know what I was thinking to begin with… Things will become clearer to me I’m sure.. Keep me in prayer, as I keep everyone else in prayer!

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just me wrote:

I see truth at the base of every religion and spiritual path.

Amen to that one.. I think its great that you are open and are comfortable with speaking spirituality to those with different backgrounds!

just me wrote:

I was thinking about taking the religion test again.

This sounds like fun! Where can I find this?

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I think this is a great idea as well… What a great way to show some love

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Tom Haws wrote:

ask anything you have been wondering.

Isn’t this great?

YES! it is… Thanks for the warm welcome.. looking forward to getting to know everyone!

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