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In fact, I don't want glory. When I die, I just want to be accepted, at peace, and fulfilled. Alright, admittedly, I'll lavish silent praise on myself and puff myself up with a false sense of superiority and pride at the expense of others, just as much as the next imperfect person. But, when circums...

If you haven't seen documentary, it really is worth your time. It has helped me to misunderstand those I disagree with less completely.

American Experience - The Amish (Shunned)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixGAz4CFX9A

In my early 20s, when a bishop trying his best though making a mistake while wielding the mantle of his office smashed the glass bubble I had built up with a giant sledgehammer. The feelings of guilt, shame, and confusion richoched inside of me until my late 20s when realized that the broken glass w...

I am sorry for your loss. But, if you were to say I didn't understand, you would be right. I don't think there is an answer for the bad things that happen in life. I mean, it appears adequate, until we are thrust into hell by something that happens. The achilles heel of christianity I guess. We espo...

I read/have read a lot of near death experiences. Lots of them are good. Some are not so great. The ones I love the most are the ones that talk about what Jesus is like. This one goes into that and to me shows the mercy and love and nature of Jesus in a way that none other has. In a world that belie...

I hope it's not illegal to post links to videos on here. But, I found this one immensely helpful. Not affiliated with him in any way. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vm647n1360A Yes, you have to get past the beginning commentary by the interviewer. But, this man's experience seems to confirm everythi...

I really can relate to what you say. I don't think I hate them quite so much anymore, but gosh, I sure used to! I think the main reason I don't as much any longer is merely because I don't interact with them so much. That is my main reason for 'leaving' the church. I go to sacrament meeting on Sunda...

My situation is admittedly different. It's more my parents talking to their child and asking them similar, more pointed questions - so I guess in reverse. However, I (think) I can somewhat understand and commiserate with some of the feelings you have. In my case, my parents want to change me because...

I had an interesting experience on Sunday while attending a ward in Utah. A woman in Sunday School talked about an experience praying to find her keys after four days of not being about to find them, and she ended her story with the following statement, to the best of my memory: "I know it's a litt...

I honestly think the truth is that nobody knows. I don't know why God lets things happen the way they do. Why didn't God step in and save you from your abusive husband? Why did God remain quiet when Jews were thrown into human ovens? Why didn't the boy in DarkJedi's story get rescued? I don't know. ...