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What nibbler said. The focus has shifted away from utilization metrics to proximity. I see this as more member-centered and doctrine-focused (making it easier for more people to attend, with the ultimate goal of all being able to attend whenever they want). I like the change from, “If you sacrifice ...

In our ward, one young adult male often has passed the sacrament in jeans, a t-shirt, white tube socks, and plastic sandals. It is what he owns, and there no official white-shirt and tie requirement. I also served in a ward once where 70% of the members (mostly first-generation immigrants) were 16-y...

Yes, I attend. Yes, I share my testimony occasionally. I focus on things I believe and for which I am grateful. I rarely use the word “know”. I doubt anyone notices that, and nobody ever has mentioned it. I get to be part of my tribe and frame things that are important to me in authentic ways that I...

I have family on both sides of the fence. I am fully active and involved. I separate things into “culture” and “gospel”. I absolutely love my own view of the uniquely Mormon view of the Gospel, and I deal with where culture is apart from the Gospel. I hope for continued cultural changes toward the G...

The short version: I never have left, but I continue on my own terms.

That is a constant balancing act, and it helps a lot that I know how to speak fluent Mormon-ese.

Sorry for your loss, my friend.

For me, whatever my wife wants. My input: A true celebration of my life with her, our kids, and my friends. No sermon; just uplifting memories - and expressions of hope in reunion.

What Amy and DJ said.

It is what it will be.

We never have “advertised” in any way, and we won’t. If people need us and find us while we still have active admins, this site will continue; if not, the archived posts and conversations will remain available. Our legacy will live on.

I have peace with that.

It is interesting that Jesus didn’t emphasize spiritual experiences much; rather, he emphasized love expressed in action.

Yep, there is no certainty, since so many people are certain of different views, which means it all is based on faith.

Even atheists rely on faith, in a very real way, which makes faith perhaps THE most unique, important aspect of being human.