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Post subject: Re: Giddy. | Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 8:15 pm |
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Sunbeam
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I got the obligatory letter from SLC saying they would forward it to my local leaders today complete with their pre-printed pamphlet encouraging me reconsider. I chuckled at the fact that there actually IS one of these, especially being copyrighted from 2008. Even more-so that it states right in there "If you have been offended, we are sorry." I'm fairly certain that someone will be dropping by soon to assure this is something I want to do given the "eternal consequences of such an action." I almost hope they ask why so I can tell them "I discovered that the church is made up; a farse I wasted too much of my life on and I no longer wish to be a part of it, thank you." Until someone drops by, though, I have a feeling that 30 day countdown won't happen. I never answer my front door unless I'm expecting someone but here I think I'd make an exception just to get the ball rolling. Does anyone know if I can send another letter to SLC stating that I don't need to involve local leaders and don't want any contact -- that I just want my name removed, etc.? Or am I going to have to actually deal with someone face to face to make this happen?
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Post subject: Re: Giddy. | Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 10:06 pm |
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Asystole wrote: I chuckled at the fact that there actually IS one of these, especially being copyrighted from 2008. Even more-so that it states right in there "If you have been offended, we are sorry." Oh, ***! They are not sorry about a damn thing except you leaving and not contributing to their cause. That ticks me off so much everytime I hear it. - If YOU are offended, we are "Sorry". They are sorry that you made the choice to be offended. They are not apologizing for anything THEY may have done to screw up your life. They are not apologizing for the corrupt traditions they practice, allow, and even encourage. I won't go into those again (yet). Hell's bells, they have not even apologized for MMM yet! Or the trashy things they said about Sonya Johnson. Or the lies and spies they promoted in their attempt to silence the Tanners. I swear, if I ever become leader of the world, or even of a church, if I make a mistake or cause harm, I swear I will apologize for it. I'm pretty fed up with church leaders, not just mormon ones, who cannot apologize for the social screw ups they commit and the counterproductive advice they give. Nobody's perfect. Church leaders should be able to apologize, too - and say what it is, specifically, that they are apologizing for. Not just "You are offended, so sorry." <grumble> <swear> <stamp feet> <calming down>
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Post subject: Re: Giddy. | Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 7:54 pm |
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I agree. It seems like such an empty statement. Just some blanket phrase in case some random RS president or Bishop happened to say the wrong thing. I wish it was some small offense that made me leave. But I'm with you. It's so much bigger. Looking back, they have SO much to apologize for. Will they? Of course not. I guess I get to wait for my local bishop to show up on my doorstep instead. I wish they would apologize for knowingly propagating a false religion; a farce. I wish they would apologize for brainwashing and targeting the young and naive. For making it nigh upon impossible to leave said false religion without watching my family and marriage go up in smoke, despite the church being all about the family unit and eternal families. For making my sister stand outside while I got married despite being "worthy" merely because she hadn't taken the temple covenants. (Bless her heart and thank goodness, this was the main reason she walked away). Again, despite being a family oriented religion.
Big fat sigh. Yes, they have much to apologize for.
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Post subject: Re: Giddy. | Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 9:36 pm |
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Post subject: Re: Giddy. | Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2011 6:25 pm |
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I got the official letter today. I am free. Of course, it came the same day as my Ensign that my maternal parent purchases for me as a last ditch effort for my soul, but who's paying attention to that little tidbit of irony? I definitely chuckled at the fact that they finished the letter up by saying that if I ever cared to rejoin the church that my local bishop or stake president would be happy to help. No, I lie. I full on guffawed. In any case, all in all a fairly painless process.
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Post subject: Re: Giddy. | Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2011 10:41 pm |
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Asystole wrote: I got the official letter today. I am free. Of course, it came the same day as my Ensign ..... The irony read.
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Post subject: Re: Giddy. | Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 10:06 am |
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Congrats!  I know what you mean about the Ensign thing. My mom bought me some kind of a Mormon movie after I left the church and I put it on the shelf until someone expressed interest in it which became the perfect opportunity to gift it to her. Clutter reduction, you know. 
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Post subject: Re: Giddy. | Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2011 11:06 am |
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Dipsnort wrote: Congrats! I know what you mean about the Ensign thing. My mom bought me some kind of a Mormon movie after I left the church and I put it on the shelf until someone expressed interest in it which became the perfect opportunity to gift it to her. Clutter reduction, you know. I thought about giving some things away but chose, instead to throw away or recycle them so as to not propagate anything. Same reduction in clutter but less propagation of a false religion.
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Post subject: Re: Giddy. | Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2011 2:04 pm |
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Asystole wrote: Dipsnort wrote: Congrats! I know what you mean about the Ensign thing. My mom bought me some kind of a Mormon movie after I left the church and I put it on the shelf until someone expressed interest in it which became the perfect opportunity to gift it to her. Clutter reduction, you know. I thought about giving some things away but chose, instead to throw away or recycle them so as to not propagate anything. Same reduction in clutter but less propagation of a false religion. Even better! 
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Post subject: Re: Giddy. | Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 12:39 pm |
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Abinadi wrote: Asystole wrote: I chuckled at the fact that there actually IS one of these, especially being copyrighted from 2008. Even more-so that it states right in there "If you have been offended, we are sorry." Oh, bull fecund deposits! They are not sorry about a damn thing except you leaving and not contributing to their cause. That ticks me off so much everytime I hear it. - If YOU are offended, we are "Sorry". They are sorry that you made the choice to be offended. They are not apologizing for anything THEY may have done to screw up your life. They are not apologizing for the corrupt traditions they practice, allow, and even encourage. I won't go into those again (yet). Hell's bells, they have not even apologized for MMM yet! Or the trashy things they said about Sonya Johnson. Or the lies and spies they promoted in their attempt to silence the Tanners. I swear, if I ever become leader of the world, or even of a church, if I make a mistake or cause harm, I swear I will apologize for it. I'm pretty fed up with church leaders, not just mormon ones, who cannot apologize for the social screw ups they commit and the counterproductive advice they give. Nobody's perfect. Church leaders should be able to apologize, too - and say what it is, specifically, that they are apologizing for. Not just "You are offended, so sorry." <grumble> <swear> <stamp feet> <calming down> I concur with all of the above. Would 'ironic' be the correct word to describe the ongoing practice of the Mormon pseudo-leaders (male and female Mormon personnel in Salt Lake City, Utah) preaching repentance when they do not repent themselves for preaching / presenting false information as fact? I believe these pseudo-leaders know the history of Mormonism, starting in New York, and that their ongoing intentional deception is made for personal gain. That is the legal definition of fraud.
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Post subject: Re: Giddy. | Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 6:04 am |
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Well, necroing my own thread aside, it's been awhile but I finally have some more time on my hands so I'll hopefully be dropping by again. Medical school is officially done and over. Residency starts in July, though I had a complete change of heart several months back and I'm now in the psychiatry field instead of cardiology. Don't worry Abinadi, I still listen to as many hearts as I can (pun intended) ~.^ I hope everyone here has been well.
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Post subject: Re: Giddy. | Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 6:01 pm |
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Ah, Asystole, Lend me your ear, for a differential?
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Post subject: Re: Giddy. | Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 6:56 pm |
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Asystole wrote: Well, necroing my own thread aside, it's been awhile but I finally have some more time on my hands so I'll hopefully be dropping by again. Medical school is officially done and over. Residency starts in July, though I had a complete change of heart several months back and I'm now in the psychiatry field instead of cardiology. Don't worry Abinadi, I still listen to as many hearts as I can (pun intended) ~.^ I hope everyone here has been well. You won't be doing any psycho-analysis of any of my posts right? ........RIGHT? LOL j/k Oh man, you are probably already doing it...........
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Post subject: Re: Giddy. | Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 6:43 am |
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Sometimes, Ojoyo, second opinions or differentials, in medical speak, can be helpful....especially when you think you know something but you don't. Remember how it was?
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Post subject: Re: Giddy. | Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 7:22 am |
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Welcome back Asystole!
Good to see that you are still trying to mend broken hearts.
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Post subject: Re: Giddy. | Posted: Sun May 06, 2012 8:09 pm |
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Welcome and nice to see you here.
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