"AH THE TAO! I hope you get on more, armadillo. That book is one of the main things that is helping me get over a serious depression (a depression which is of course partly due to mormonism). Returning to the root, I feel the source of all things :)"
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Year end surprise!
Started this discussion. Last reply by David Chance Jan 3. 1 Reply 7 Likes
This was an eventful year for me. A parent died and I separated from mormonism.I stopped paying tithing around mid year. I got my year-end pay stub today. I made $10,000 more than last year!! I…Continue
The Tao Te Ching of Lao Tzu
Started this discussion. Last reply by Zaque Feb 12. 3 Replies 1 Like
I have been seeking to be a Christian after making the break from mormonism. I do pray, but I haven't affiliated myself with another church.I think I've had my fill of Religion, but I am earnestly…Continue
Where did I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going?
Started this discussion. Last reply by MikeUtah Dec 2, 2011. 2 Replies 1 Like
As an adult I have had several labels which identified me. Primary among them was Mormon. Next was American, then man; then and certainly not least, father. Throughout my life I had misgivings…Continue
Ex Mo Missionary
Started this discussion. Last reply by ingle92protege Nov 13, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
As a Mormon I was a reluctant missionary. Yes, I grew a lot and was "successful" on my full-time mission, but before and after it, I was very reluctant to speak to any "non-members" about it. I…Continue
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David Chance replied to armadillo's discussion The Tao Te Ching of Lao Tzu" I left the church for the main reason being it never fullfilled my spiritual needs or wants.I realized religion is not for me,I needed to learn from all people and gain wisdom and knowledge and started to build my belief system.See if…"
David Chance replied to armadillo's discussion Year end surprise!" The greatest lessons about not paying tithing is realizing you dont have to pay your way to heaven anymore.If you really wanted to experiece giving then find someone you can help with money or not and experiece the art of giving with intention…"
armadillo posted a discussionYear end surprise!
This was an eventful year for me. A parent died and I separated from mormonism.I stopped paying tithing around mid year. I got my year-end pay stub today. I made $10,000 more than last year!! I guess there's a double blessing for being an non-tithe payer. You keep your earnings and you earn more...See More
armadillo replied to MikeUtah's discussion What do you believe now? Respectfully exploring each other's new belief system/values"I took the belief-o-matic survey. My top 3 results were:
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) (100%)
Mainline to Conservative Christian/Protestant (100%)
Mainline to Liberal Christian Protestants (86%)
Whoops!! #2 and…"
MikeUtah replied to armadillo's discussion The Tao Te Ching of Lao Tzu"I have enjoyed and agreed with most of what I have read or heard from Lao Tzu. Very inspired way of living in my opinion."
armadillo posted a discussionThe Tao Te Ching of Lao Tzu
I have been seeking to be a Christian after making the break from mormonism. I do pray, but I haven't affiliated myself with another church.I think I've had my fill of Religion, but I am earnestly seeking for Spirituality. To that end, I've been reading The Tao Te Ching of Lao Tzu. I find a Spirituality in it. It may seem contradictory for me to do that, but from what small part that I have read of it there are no contradictions to Christianity.See More
"I was going to suggest the same thing. I don't view it as cowardly. It accomplishes what you want. Like you said, if you met him in his office it would be on his terms and if it was anything like my meeting you would have heard how…"
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- Relationship Status (single, partner, etc):
- divorced
- About Me:
- Not yet an Ex Mo, but planning my exit strategy.
- Interests and Hobbies:
- Hiking, Biking, Walking, Books, Music
- If you went on an LDS mission, where and when did you go?
- New Zealand Wellington
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Exit Strategy
Posted on October 27, 2011 at 9:05pm 12 Comments 0 Likes
I recently stopped attending the Mormon church. My intention is to break all ties with it. Yet all my family are members and I don't want to ruin my relationship with them. They've been loving, supportive and encouraging my entire life, but if they know I've left the church that may not continue. Seems simple enough to just fade away into "inactivity." I would like to do that, but my circumstances won't allow that. I'm currently disfellowshipped and have been meeting with my bishop on…
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- At 12:05am on October 23, 2011,
Victory said… Thank you Armadillo! Thank you for the welcome. I'm looking forward to being a part of this community. --V
- At 6:03pm on September 6, 2011,
Happy Guy said… Hi Armadillo! Welcome to LAM.
- At 11:22pm on September 5, 2011, MikeUtah said…
Welcome Armadillo! Good to have you. Enjoy the site and community.
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