Tag: The Church
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Missionary Visit
A pair of full time missionaries from my ward showed up unexpectedly this afternoon. We talked for about an hour. They’re good “kids.” Twenty somethings. Straight out of Utah. We talk about life, The Church, the church apps, my lack of orthodoxy, and Stephanie’s Druidry. I also tried to explain the “empty holy” to them.…
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Admiration
What is something others do that sparks your admiration? I’ve said before here that I don’t like martyrdom. It’s easier to kill and die for one’s beliefs than it is to live for them and let others live for theirs. I admire when people can do the latter peacefully and articulately. I especially admire my…
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Fast and Testimony Sunday
I got up and bore my testimony today in church. I was wearing my Jolly Roger socks so I joked about trying not to be rebellious. I let the members know that my wife had left The Church. She has unmet spiritual needs. I told the members that mine were largely being met. I don’t…
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Wrestling with the Sabbath
I went to church today. I told a few people about the week I’ve had. My wife leaving The Church. Letting a homeless man stay in our basement. Losing power for half a day because of financial security issues. Anxiety attacks and meltdowns. Arguments about doctrine most of it bad. And my confidence that even…
Latter Day Sinner 