tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214466513983897836.post5620920681593940515..comments2023-09-14T00:44:13.290-07:00Comments on In 200 Words Or Less: Mark 16:6Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214466513983897836.post-84549670298488238362014-05-29T16:54:55.655-07:002014-05-29T16:54:55.655-07:00I visited last night with a friend of mine whose f...I visited last night with a friend of mine whose father and mother left the church after serving in all the normal positions ,including as bishop, for many years and now have regular blog casts about why the church is a fraud. We talked freely about his fathers concerns, including changes in the B of M etc. He was astonished that I was willing to discuss his fathers apostasy and the theological issues that underlay it .He said both the bishop and the stake president recommended that he not talk about his parents decision and especially not discuss the reasons for it. I told him it was fear. Fear of contamination and fear of being presented with questions that they didn't know the answer to.It was better to pretend it didn't happen or hush it up rather than dealing with the reality. Even his own wife refused to talk about "it" and was fearful her husband might catch the same disease. The non communication you face shouldn't surprise you .People always fear that which they don't understand. Our prayers are with you. All we can do is teach and preach the truth and pray for a brighter day. boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03617627507633971672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214466513983897836.post-77265634959839034702014-05-28T05:33:38.543-07:002014-05-28T05:33:38.543-07:00If you were close to me or in my Ward, we would be...If you were close to me or in my Ward, we would be hanging out everyday at least every Sunday :-) I appreciate your desire to serve the Lord and share his message. I have just recently found your blog and have been reading it everyday. your words are powerful and I'm filled with the spirit when i read them, just only wish i felt that way when i left chruch...God bless men like you and Rock and others who are willing to do as the Lord has asked them. Thank you again, and hang in there, you are loved, and i don't even know you haha... hagothnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214466513983897836.post-14999395067242037512014-05-26T21:15:28.018-07:002014-05-26T21:15:28.018-07:00Your closing paragraph quoting Joseph Smith says i...Your closing paragraph quoting Joseph Smith says it all, Will. IF those who condemn you feel you have been deluded, why won't they at least offer to patiently point out our errors and guide you back onto the true path?<br /><br />The answer is that they are uncomfortable facing your truth.<br /><br />It's been my observation that when someone in the ward is excommunicated for sexual sin, that person is lovingly embraced and loved back into fellowship. You're learning what it's like to be the faithful dissident who spoke the truth. They don't know how to engage you in love, so they shun and ignore you.Alan Rock Watermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04971243364867111868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214466513983897836.post-64066687128753623242014-05-26T12:05:15.040-07:002014-05-26T12:05:15.040-07:00Amen, Will. If anyone ever asks me why I read my s...Amen, Will. If anyone ever asks me why I read my scriptures through church, I will tell them because I would actually like to hear the word of God.Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08876761145806406244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214466513983897836.post-61793161245491902792014-05-26T07:42:22.894-07:002014-05-26T07:42:22.894-07:00Lately it feels like I'm starting to lose cont...Lately it feels like I'm starting to lose control of my Primary class (8 year olds). Your post, plus a comment over at the latest Pure Mormonism post, has shown me what I need to do; be more concientious and diligent in teaching about the Savior during the lessons.PNW_DPernoreply@blogger.com