King Bowls Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 I've been thinking, I am very unhappy, anxious, and worried, to say the least about my future over the next 3 months, and that fear is, attending a university after 3 straight years of lots of heart ache and stress and wave after wave of severe anxiety So here's my question... Would it be wise to return to the LDS church? I was never a member, but back in 2012, I visited with missionaries and went to the church a few times, and some of the Mormon families I met Invited me over for dinner. Also, I know people in the church, so getting back into wont be a problem The REASON why I want to do it is because I feel they can really provide tremendous support and help me make it through my mental instability. That's one thing I really liked about the Mormons, they are very family oriented and help each other out. People tell me...why don't you just join a baptist church? I say, I don't think they could provide any help Good idea? Dumb idea? 2 Link to post Share on other sites
WhatYouWantToHear Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 This sounds like a post to start trolling against Mormons. I mean really, what's the delima? You listed nothing but positives about this choice. What are the negatives in your mind? What are you conflicted over? Link to post Share on other sites
Author King Bowls Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 I am not trolling. I hate that term. The negatives? I'm not 100% sure if I'm ready to commit all the way to church every Sunday 1 Link to post Share on other sites
sportygirl89 Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Church is what you make of it regardless of religion. I go to a great baptist church. Depends on how involved you get and how you get to know the people. Link to post Share on other sites
darkbloom Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I was raised mormon. And they do have powerful support that can help you through your rough times. I think you should go back if it makes you feel better. Visitors are always allowed and you can become a member if or when you're ready. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
dreamingoftigers Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I am not trolling. I hate that term. The negatives? I'm not 100% sure if I'm ready to commit all the way to church every Sunday Ugh. I know LOL. 3 HOURS gets wary for me too. I think I've only done it once in the last year. You know that you are always welcome. The church has helped me a lot as well. Including weekly counseling. Don't feel pressured into doing anything you don't want to either. I joined in 2002 and I don't regret it. Have you prayed about it? Link to post Share on other sites
Tayla Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Is this the denomination that is temporary or is this going to be long term faith? How does the mormon life most reflect your religious beliefs? While there is a devotion its rather male dominated ... and the children are to be obedient not able to think outside the dogma of the churchs principles. If this leads you to a level of peace and genuine devotion... then go with it. Link to post Share on other sites
Robert Z Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Dumb idea? Yes, been there done that. Beyond that, I think you are just looking for a security blanket instead of growing up. Link to post Share on other sites
Popsicle Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Good idea. Popsicle Link to post Share on other sites
dreamingoftigers Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Is this the denomination that is temporary or is this going to be long term faith? How does the mormon life most reflect your religious beliefs? While there is a devotion its rather male dominated ... and the children are to be obedient not able to think outside the dogma of the churchs principles. If this leads you to a level of peace and genuine devotion... then go with it. I can understand seeing it as "male-dominated" but the bolded is patently untrue. While some individual members have a unrighteous dominion on their children and try to thoroughly their thoughts and actions, most encourage exploration which is one of the main things I respected about the church. In contrast with Catholicism I was raised with, it was a no-brainer. My husband is not a member, he has tremendous amounts of respect for the church and has no issue with me raising our daughter with its influence. Link to post Share on other sites
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