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Why is not wearing them "not an option?"

Yeah. This is a serious, serious problem within the Mormon church...

Indeed.

I was just agreeing with what SD mentioned earlier...i agree... it feels to me that when people generally use phases like "this is a problem in all churches, just not ours..." it comes across as a conversion and discussion stopper more than an attempt to get at the heart of the issue and problems.

http://ldsliving.com/story/78706-4-sign ... o-stop-now


I particularly liked point #2...."Members will not listen to their own prophets. "

I get what you are saying SD. The "this is a problem in all churches, just not ours..." excuse just does not work for me at this time.

I believe we do have the moral high ground when we take the Nancy Reagon, and Spencer Kimball approach and advise... JUST DO IT.

Do what is right and let the consequences follow. To me personally this is not a nuisanced discussion at all. Mom3 is correct. ... just do it.

As much as the PR department says they’re trying to get the word out about the essays, they’re simply not. There’s no incentive to bring this knowledge to the faithful TBM’s. It’s not faith-promoting and could hurt the testimonies of devout members. The essays are there to cover the bases of the fe...

The problem I see with this is it feels like we are all to often willing to justify actions of the church leadership, and to sacrifice individuals to protect the corporation and the masses... the 99. Is the church changing and evolving? Yes. Are they evolving fast enough to save the "one?" I don't t...

Ray DeGraw wrote:...

This site is no utopia, and everyone here knows it....

Fixed. Edited.

See you in six months.

Really great comments SD, as usual. Silentdawning wrote: I think there is a definite place for criticism. 1. There are times when you get REALLY BAD leaders, and it can affect people's health, self-esteem, inner peace, and activity. In those times, it helps to have a support group who can help you c...