Years ago I converted to Mormonism because I thought that there might be something to it. After seeing what it's about, I realized I need to leave it. The problem was that I was already married to another member and we had a daughter. So I ended up loosing my marriage to someone that I really loved and a daughter that I really love and miss. I've seen both sides of Mormonism. So, for all it's worth, it's a sham.
They get you to start believing, then they start trying to get you to spend more time doing church stuff. Then, later, you start wondering what happened to your life.
That's what happened to me. I lost my wife and my daughter to this thing.
My question is are Mormons just to scarred to realize the truth, that the LDS Chruch is a cult?
2007-12-13 05:38:42 · 8 answers · asked by Retrocaster 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am so sorry to hear your story. This cult seems to take the slow brainwashing route, as you luckily found out probably in the nick of time. However, since you turned 'apostate' on them, they would shun you and encourage your wife to also shun you.
All you can do is pray to the One True God to help your family see the truth and come back to you.
Take care
2007-12-13 07:12:42 · answer #1 · answered by toryroseq 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋
You really don't give us any information. Why did you lose your wife and daughter? How did the church do that to you? Is the church a cult because they ask you to volunteer your time? Uh, don't most volunteer organizations do that?
The only truth I can pick out of your story is that your marriage fell apart and you're assigning some sort of vague blame to the LDS church.
2007-12-13 13:44:10 · answer #2 · answered by Open Heart Searchery 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋
I have been a Mormon my entire life, and it has been the best thing that has ever happened to me. I have not had the same feelings about it that you have had.
Unfortunately you felt the way you did. But to generalize your personal experience to everyone else is faulty thinking. It hasn't been that way for everyone else. Apparently it was not that same way for your wife either.
So, to answer your question. No, I am not scared nor do I have any regrets. In fact, it is quite the opposite. I have been extremely happy, had a life filled with joy, and would not trade it for anyone elses.
2007-12-14 13:53:49 · answer #3 · answered by Kerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry I don't have enough data to comment on your family.
Yes, the Church stuff can take a lot of your time. Every one has a limit of what they can bear. No one should receive a calling that harms their family's needs. It is a parent's duty to see that there is a balance. There are ways to achieve this without becoming embittered and quitting.
2007-12-13 17:03:47 · answer #4 · answered by Isolde 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I only like cults full of jolly bearded men who spend more time in books and dwelling with G-d than that other stuff.
2007-12-13 13:53:40 · answer #5 · answered by יונתן 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds more like it was your choice to leave Mormonism that destroyed your marriage, rather than the Mormon Church itself. I know it's easier to assign blame than to accept it, but please don't blame all Mormons for your personal decision.
allaboutmormons . com
2007-12-13 14:19:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have no scars. Sorry.
And maybe you lost your wife because you are gay (as per your questions)
2007-12-13 13:42:50 · answer #7 · answered by gumby 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
All religions are cults.
2007-12-13 13:42:41 · answer #8 · answered by Be objective 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋