I am a good man. I am Mormon. I am gay and happy. My fellow brothers and sisters do not accept me any more because I am honest. Joseph Smith was a liar.
2006-11-25 17:20:50 · 23 answers · asked by chuck 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I do not believe the Mormon religion is true, there are way too many inconsistencies and proof that the teachings of Joseph Smith are just a fanciful story told by a charismatic salesman. Joseph Smith was a liar....do your research in books that are not written by the church....then wake up.
2006-11-25 17:44:28 · update #1
Of course Joseph Smith was a liar. The Book of Mormon was lifted from the manuscripts of Solomon Spaulding who intended them to be read as fiction.
Try joining a real religion, or go out and find the Creator for yourself, it isn't hard.
Don't tell the "Avenging Angels" when you move...
2006-11-25 17:30:45 · answer #1 · answered by Gaspode 7 · 5⤊ 5⤋
You don't sound like a Mormon, but rather a disgruntled ex-Mormon. Oh well, either way, it is sad you have to be so negative. I am sorry you have had problems with members of the church, but thankfully the members aren't the gospel. I have had my share of moments when I was shunned, looked down upon and offended (especially by a bishop), but thankfully I am able to look beyond human hypocracy and imperfection and see the truths the church does contain (it doesn't bother me that I sent alone at the back and socialize minimally with members). I have studied the church in depth, and have studied many other religions in depth, but I cannot deny witnesses I have received from God. I have read books from those who are not members of the church, but it is difficult to look beyond their biases and rantings.
I could go on for a long time. There will always be those who are able to dispute and contradict the teachings of the church, but there is no religion who can withstand that, because it is not about the knowledge of man, but is about faith in God (although everything in the church makes complete logical sense to me). I'm sorry to hear you are so angry. Maybe someday your heart will be softened.
2006-11-27 18:08:10 · answer #2 · answered by straightup 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You sound bitter because your lifestyle choices conflict with things that you once held as sacred and important.
The church does not practice shunning, so if you are feeling shunned, it may be because people are uncomfortable with the choices that you are making in your life. It is also entirely possible that you feel uncomfortable knowing that you are doing things that are perceived as wrong and therefore feel that you are being shunned.
If you were mormon than you know that we condemn sin but not the sinner. This may be difficult for some members to do, and not intending to excuse them, but we are not perfect afterall.
As far as your new found honesty about the church and Joseph Smith, again, it sounds more plausible that you are upset, confused, and angry about the entire situation and are now venting your frustrations by attacking the church.
So, is it fair? Your perception of things may be that they are unfair. However, I know that God does not give us trials that are greater than we can endure. So, exercise some faith and trust in God. Put aside your personal feelings for a moment to see if he is trying to teach you something rather than getting offended and losing faith.
Good luck.
2006-11-26 14:37:23 · answer #3 · answered by whapingmon 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Let me see if I see this right. You say Joseph Smith is a liar. Joseph Smith was the founder of th the LDS Church. If you think he is a liar why would you be a Mormon?
Second there are some gay Mormons but the Church does not agree with homosexuality.
Third, your fellow brothers and sisters probably don't shun you. They probably don't agree with your believes and lifestyle. You probably push your opinions and lifestyle on them.
You ask if it is fair. Life is not fair and it never will be. It is fair for them to believe what they want to and it is fair for you to beieve wha you want to.
2006-11-26 01:33:25 · answer #4 · answered by J T 6 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Fair or not, it is the way of things. And in this country and yours, there is freedom of religion for individuals and freedom for religions to hold to their beliefs. So, feel free to walk away from the religion you cannot believe in and allow those who still find it fits their faith to hold it. As for being shunned, well, that is there problem since they are losing a person who is happy with himself and would be a good friend if they only gave it a chance.
2006-11-28 11:29:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry you feel that way about your sexual preference, and that you feel shunned. But when it comes down to it homosexuality is a sin in the LDS faith, as well as many other faiths. I don't need to go into to details why, But id you feel strongly about being Gay then you might want to leave the church. sincerely, do what you feel is right for you, whatever that may be, and that; coming from a Mormon. After all, you know that in the end you will be rewarded as to how you lived your life. Just make the right choices. Good luck.
2006-11-26 01:31:56 · answer #6 · answered by Coool 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Sounds like you are telling yourself the religion isn't true so you aren't "accountable" for the lifestyle you are living...
Are you still a member or have you been excommunicated or disfellowshipped? We would always accept you, but do not agree with your choice of sexual orientation. IF you truly believed the gospel you would know what you are doing is contrary to the laws of God.
I wish you luck.
2006-11-26 18:03:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you don't believe in the teachings anymore I guess you are no longer a Mormon. However if you feel you still want to part of something you don't believe in don't worry, They will soon change there principles again and have no problems about gay people in the church.
Have you noticed they do that? As soon as something might cause them hassle they change there teachings - black men holding the priesthood, polygamy outlawed etc
2006-11-26 10:51:40 · answer #8 · answered by Tara 4 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Its good that you're not a part of the lds church because its not true Christianity. If yuo're trully a Christian, and you don't practice homosexual behavior, then you shouldn't be shunned. Actually you shouln't be shunned anyway because the Bible says to love the sinner and hate the sin.
2006-11-26 03:31:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Who are they to judge or anyone for that matter? We all have our own differences in how we interpret the Bible or our own Religion. But WE are NOT GOD to defy anyone as to how they live their lives. If they cannot forgive or accept? Then they are not living the way God or their God want them to live.
I just want to know for those who live in the Bible, why they haven't learned anything from it? Anyone can quote scriptures and so forth, but do they actually know what it means? I strongly doubt that SOME know what it means and is actually blinded by misinterpretation. And yes, it is unfair. It's a shame. That is why I prefer NOT to dedicate myself to any certain Religion or Spiritual beliefs written by MAN and interpreted by MAN in its entirety. I refuse to be told how I should live my own life.
If I am to be judged? It sure wouldn't be by Society, it would be by the Loving and Forgiving God that I know. Not the VINDICTIVE God some of these People make him out to be.
2006-11-26 01:52:23 · answer #10 · answered by Smahteepanties 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋