tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980820760273707180.post3189859242557467989..comments2023-08-02T08:58:24.346-07:00Comments on My Life Herding Cats: Mormonism for DrunksAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08988380942364542353noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980820760273707180.post-33875537239276640972013-08-19T17:48:41.446-07:002013-08-19T17:48:41.446-07:00Thank you all for your kind comments!
Mindfreakfan...Thank you all for your kind comments!<br />Mindfreakfan, I am so sorry you have felt judged by a few Mormons. I hope, though, that you see how a blanket statement like, "They are also very judgmental and the most critical people you have ever met" that's made based on the actions of 2 among 14 million Mormons, sounds a little judgmental itself.<br />I can agree that there are SOME among us who are judgmental and critical, but not all. And I'm pretty sure Baptists, Lutherans, Methodists, Catholics, and every other Christian religion that teaches, "judge not, lest ye be judged" has members who are judgmental and critical. <br />The number one thing we have in common is that we are all human and we will all fall short of God's expectations at times. I'm grateful He is always willing to forgive us when we do.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08988380942364542353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980820760273707180.post-58608010829817059452013-08-18T19:23:04.212-07:002013-08-18T19:23:04.212-07:00So sorry for your treatment. Unfortunately some pe...So sorry for your treatment. Unfortunately some people just don't get it. I know when I was younger I was much more judgmental than I am today. It is all part of growing up. I am glad that you are not judging the church and its teaching but recognizing some people are not the most loving as they should be if they are following the teaching of our Savior. Hope you find happiness. Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15243274612285065802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980820760273707180.post-44991749962627301202013-08-18T16:20:18.626-07:002013-08-18T16:20:18.626-07:00They are also very judgmental and the most critica...They are also very judgmental and the most critical people you have ever met. I used to go a morman church. (btw, this comment is not meant to bash or be resentful of the Mormon religion. I have no problem with the church and am still friends with those who still attend and practice). I left because of my own free will and there were just some things i didnt agree with and things i wanted to do that they wouldnt allow and ex-communicate me for (not drinking or drugs or sex). I really wanted to get tattoos so i got some that i can easily cover up, one of which is for my 2 dogs, daisy and montana. It is the state outline with a daisy wrapped around it and is placed on my right pectoral. I work at walmart as a cashier and i have a polo shirt with the 3 buttons i leave the top one open. I had moved away and attended a different morman church, but 2 women came through my line at work from my old church. We started up a friendly chat, talking about how i have been doing with college and things and as we were talking, my shirt accidentally came undone and revealed a portion of my daisy montana tattoo. At that very moment, they immediately stopped talking to me, kept to themselves, dropped eye contact and treated me like i was a freak of nature or some criminal...just because they saw my tattoo. All of a sudden, the years i had spent going to the church and becoming friends with the family didnt matter and they judged me and their opinion of me changed right then and there...all because i made a permanent decision, that only effected myself and no one else, they didnt agree with and isnt one of the basics of the religions teachings "love thy neighbor"? My attitude didnt change, im still the same person on the inside, but because i put something on my body, im all of a sudden shunned and treated like a monster? There is nothing wrong with the morman religion/ church: They have the greatest lessons and life values there is to offer to teach to young children and adults...but the fact they will turn their back to you because of one small change you make to yourself that effects nobody but you, is messed up.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06835584748550722045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980820760273707180.post-49551350222312088622013-08-18T13:15:06.190-07:002013-08-18T13:15:06.190-07:00Great post! Fun answers. Did you know there is als...Great post! Fun answers. Did you know there is also release time seminary in parts of Oregon. Also, yes, Mormons get botox and many other cosmetic treatments. Since moving to Utah a year ago I've seen more ads from cosmetic procedures. I've also been working for a dermatologist and many church members come in for a variety of purely cosmetic treatments. Some Utahns seem to take "be ye therefor perfect" seriously. Nicole M. Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09137662803713363466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980820760273707180.post-30798638787030638032013-08-18T10:56:40.669-07:002013-08-18T10:56:40.669-07:00Love it :)Love it :)Roseanne's Spothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10417994117606123789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980820760273707180.post-20492781169455318302013-08-18T09:07:32.336-07:002013-08-18T09:07:32.336-07:00You made me smile. Many thanks from Provo!You made me smile. Many thanks from Provo!Chris Coffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17013999942189231682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980820760273707180.post-17277342096798903242013-08-18T07:41:00.798-07:002013-08-18T07:41:00.798-07:00Actually, the celibacy thing with gay people has b...Actually, the celibacy thing with gay people has been loop-holed as seen on this blog. http://www.joshweed.com/2012/06/club-unicorn-in-which-i-come-out-of.html I think what the Weeds are doing is commendable. They were both open and honest and have a wonderful life together now. Rena Lesuéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12299135538956568677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980820760273707180.post-44373497825584273042013-08-17T18:32:43.223-07:002013-08-17T18:32:43.223-07:00Thanks so much for the fun read! I love how more ...Thanks so much for the fun read! I love how more and more folks are being so open and lighthearted about their faith, and it makes me appreciate and respect my Mormon neighbors and friends more! :) HUGS.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01315285401583698245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980820760273707180.post-34488228066632536422013-08-17T18:13:11.369-07:002013-08-17T18:13:11.369-07:00This blog makes me mad......because I so wish I ha...This blog makes me mad......because I so wish I had written it! Bravo! This is perfect, we need to do this more often. I am going to start the Mormon anti defamation league by militant Mormons....love it.Donna Tagliaferrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705679077073780322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980820760273707180.post-7836292814559768392013-08-17T17:02:29.043-07:002013-08-17T17:02:29.043-07:00Um, my sister's 12 passenger Econoline is dark...Um, my sister's 12 passenger Econoline is dark blue. But you're right. They're mostly white Econolines. Well said on everything else, too. I love this.Jennifer Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08463979800211271207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980820760273707180.post-43522568544143569952013-08-17T16:27:09.329-07:002013-08-17T16:27:09.329-07:00Loved it; well written!
Loved it; well written!<br />Bill Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15623877398413050593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980820760273707180.post-44144848638096844282013-08-17T16:26:48.013-07:002013-08-17T16:26:48.013-07:00Loved it; well written!
Loved it; well written!<br />Bill Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15623877398413050593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980820760273707180.post-15385955515322195972013-08-17T14:47:27.381-07:002013-08-17T14:47:27.381-07:00This is awesome.This is awesome.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01066653412673098788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980820760273707180.post-87759453541023849372013-08-17T14:25:10.087-07:002013-08-17T14:25:10.087-07:00I give this an A++.I give this an A++.Melanie Jacobsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02489615939726209573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980820760273707180.post-90735660014413412272013-08-17T12:12:20.604-07:002013-08-17T12:12:20.604-07:00And see Mormons even have a sense of humor!!!
Lov...And see Mormons even have a sense of humor!!!<br /><br />Loved your post!!! :)Valerie Ipsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15958210886138097232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980820760273707180.post-19565607166845240762013-08-17T10:38:14.243-07:002013-08-17T10:38:14.243-07:00Love it!Love it!Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.com