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 Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 4:14 pm
I know that's kind of a weird question, but I've been thinking lately about religion. I live in Utah, where Mormons live everywhere. I was raised Mormon for awhile and even got baptized at 12 by my own personal decision. Then as time went by and I started looking at Paganism/New Age/Wicca, etc, I started to think that maybe Mormonism isn't really for me. Like, at all. I haven't been to church for a long while. I decided that I don't agree with several things taught at it. After much decision I thought that I should quit the church. But you can't really "quit" that church, according to what little I know, at least. No, you can only get excommunicated and stop contact with them, but they supposedly keep your name on file and stuff. But by staying with them, I feel like I might be breaking a promise to myself as well as them, for not exactly believing in what they teach. Therefore, I'm thinking maybe sometime over Fall break I should do some kind of ritual asking the God/Goddess for guidance, and a plan to break away from that church via my own means, (asking if it be for my greatest good, etc). So I'm just wondering, what you guys think of that? Sound good? Have advice and tips? Tools to use maybe? Or is this a stupid idea? Everything would be really appreciated.
*If you pm me a reply then that's helpful too.
(And if any Mormon family ever comes by this somehow, I'm sorry you guys, but I just can't agree, and I hope that doesn't come between us too much.)
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Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 9:11 pm
As far as I'm concerned all one needs to do to disband from any religion is stop practicing and stop attending services. Doesn't mean you have to completely let go of everything you gained from them. Carry with you the aspects you did like into your new ventures.
The ritual will be an amazing experience. Are you doing it in a group thing or as an individual? In any event, keep a pen and paper handy.
With groups they usually have suggestions of stuff you will need to bring (stones, incense, power aids etc..) if it is for a couple of days, bring an instrument (if you play one), lots of stories smile as well as your personal gear.
If you are doing this yourself. Quiet is always good, if you plan on traveling, make sure someone knows where you are. If you are going for more than 1 day. Bring things to keep you busy, but as little electronic stuff as possible. (Books, art/crafts...) Cell phone being the only exception so long as it is turned off.
Have fun with it smile
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Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 7:14 pm
I agree, have fun, and take what is good (if anything) from the religion. The Mormon religion I understand is a very rigid place, but even so, practitioners of that particular sect shouldn't take offense just because it's not working for you. It's important to find what does work for you.
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Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 5:58 am
actually, they do.
A friend of mine was Mormon. But then something the church did greatly offended him and he attempted to quit. But they had members hound him trying to convince him not to leave and ignored his reasons as to why he left.
He eventually had to threaten to press harrassment charges against the community church in order to get them to leave him alone
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Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 6:17 am
Neither the god or goddess hold any former religion against you if thats what you are driving at.
We are ALL their children no matter what.
However if you wish to have a ceremony then of course its a good idea.
As long as you are true to yourself and live a good life then nothing is wrong. 3nodding
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