'There are many spokes on a wheel' and 'My Fathers House has many Mansions'comes to mind. There is no one right religion, it just has to be the one that is right for you.It seems Mormonism isn't the right one for you.
I personally think you have been very open in going in the first place and very brave to give up that sence of family and belonging to hold true to your beliefs about gay rights. I admire you.
Paganism is not the only way of being a spiritual person, it doesn't even have to have a 'name'and being in search of it is not a betrayal it's a step forward..and look it's already showed you that when push comes to shove YOUR beliefs -that you know in your bones to be right- can't be dented!
That doesn't show me a vunerable woman, it shows me a strong one with every right to be proud of herself.
I was only thinking about Herbie yesterday. I am so glad he's well.
Many religions rely on a strong sense of fellowship to attract - and to keep - their followers. This is especially true of many branches of Christianity, none more so than LDS. It's good that you found what you needed at the time. I'm certain it will have added to your character - every experience does. But it shows admirable strength of character that you knew when to leave it behind.
Religions are all fingers pointing at the same moon. The trick is to see the moon, not spend all your time staring at the finger.
"Bear in mind that Jedi, who is one of my favourite humans, does not moult. Allegedly."
Ha! I've seen pic's (ok, just the one) on *thinks* FB LJ MS, and there is no way that someone with THAT MUCH hair DOES NOT moult! *nods* This must be tru fax 'cause I iz sed it. *nods*
I'm just gonna be thankful that all the deeply intelligent lot read (and replied to) this post before I did, and so I can just echo "what ^they^ sez!"
Fwiw, while I was living in URP, I had the Mormons visit me - often. I didn't go to the church 'cause I'm kinda wary of doing churchy thangs anyway (and I wasn't battling Depression at that time either - pissed offedness, yes, Depression, no), but I held deeply serious talks for at least a couple of hours a week for several (I think about eight before they gave up and decided I wasn't worth the effort ) weeks. Some of what TBoM says is stuff I found to be deeply interesting and fascinating - or it was to me at that point anyway (I don't remember all that much these days), and so afaics it's entirely right for you to've got involved with finding out if it was right for you, as I know that you - like many of those above, and me - are at least willing to open up to other PsoV, and to listen, and to examine thoroughly
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I knew we were kindred spirits. We're both seekers. You explored Mormonism. I explored Anglicanism - to the point of entering a Franciscan community for about 3 years. The more I moved into the "system", the more disillusioned I became. But I wouldn't trade a minute of it. You may be hurt in the process, but it needn't be terminal. And you'll grow. But do be careful how you attach yourself to - it's your journey, not theirs. Keep on keepin' on. I, for one, am on your side and cheering for you. Hugs. et
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I personally think you have been very open in going in the first place and very brave to give up that sence of family and belonging to hold true to your beliefs about gay rights. I admire you.
Paganism is not the only way of being a spiritual person, it doesn't even have to have a 'name'and being in search of it is not a betrayal it's a step forward..and look it's already showed you that when push comes to shove YOUR beliefs -that you know in your bones to be right- can't be dented!
That doesn't show me a vunerable woman, it shows me a strong one with every right to be proud of herself.
I was only thinking about Herbie yesterday. I am so glad he's well.
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It's good that you found what you needed at the time. I'm certain it will have added to your character - every experience does.
But it shows admirable strength of character that you knew when to leave it behind.
Religions are all fingers pointing at the same moon. The trick is to see the moon, not spend all your time staring at the finger.
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Ha! I've seen pic's (ok, just the one) on *thinks* FB LJ MS, and there is no way that someone with THAT MUCH hair DOES NOT moult! *nods* This must be tru fax 'cause I iz sed it. *nods*
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This - Depression is a liar! - in particular I will try to remembers!
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Fwiw, while I was living in URP, I had the Mormons visit me - often. I didn't go to the church 'cause I'm kinda wary of doing churchy thangs anyway (and I wasn't battling Depression at that time either - pissed offedness, yes, Depression, no), but I held deeply serious talks for at least a couple of hours a week for several (I think about eight before they gave up and decided I wasn't worth the effort ) weeks. Some of what TBoM says is stuff I found to be deeply interesting and fascinating - or it was to me at that point anyway (I don't remember all that much these days), and so afaics it's entirely right for you to've got involved with finding out if it was right for you, as I know that you - like many of those above, and me - are at least willing to open up to other PsoV, and to listen, and to examine thoroughly ( ... )
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