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>> there are those here who would report you to the
>> church if they knew who you are IRL

Bring it on!! It's a no-win for the church to have someone report me. It'll only bring them more unwanted publicity and scrutiny. First of all the local Bishop and Stake President know that they are forbidden to try to contact me for any individual interviews/discussions unless they first get me official answers to a few questions. Otherwise they risk personal legal liability for defamation/harassment lawsuits. Secondly, I doubt they really want to engage in a discussion with any sunlight on it about Joseph Smith's history with polygamy and marrying young girls. Thirdly, though I value my church membership, I value being honest about the religion even more. The church claims to be the most true and honest church on the planet and I intend to keep reminding them that they have a long way to go to live up to such a reputation. All my family knows how I feel. And all the friends I care to keep in frequent touch with know how I feel too. When they bother me with ideas of changing my point-of-view about honesty then it shuts them up quickly when I say, "on exactly what subject is it OK for the Brethren to deceive?"

First of all the local Bishop and Stake President know that they are forbidden to try to contact me for any individual interviews/discussions unless they first get me official answers to a few questions. Otherwise they risk personal legal liability for defamation/harassment lawsuits. Secondly, I doubt they really want to engage in a discussion with any sunlight on it about Joseph Smith's history with polygamy and marrying young girls. Thirdly, though I value my church membership, I value being honest about the religion even more. The church claims to be the most true and honest church on the planet and I intend to keep reminding them that they have a long way to go to live up to such a reputation. All my family knows how I feel. And all the friends I care to keep in frequent touch with know how I feel too. When they bother me with ideas of changing my point-of-view about honesty then it shuts them up quickly when I say, "on exactly what subject is it OK for the Brethren to deceive?"

I am in awe of your courage.

May God Eternal bless you and your family. You are the first LDS person (and I know you are in high standing) to say something like this. I am actually very humbled by what you said, and I stand in great admiration of your right now.

Blessings to you and yours sir.

Genesis 1:1

As one FR poster just asked me in FM, I wonder how long it will be until the LDS posters here start badgering you to “do the honest thing, live by your convictions and quit the LDS Church.”

They (the Mormons Freepers) still ask me to resign all the time, like it is any of their business.

I commend you on your honest posts, it is certainly refreshing to see a Mormon acknowledge that ANY time sinful men are involved, there will be some sinful events. Your humility in the face of powerful reasons to remain secretive is a testament to your devotion to your Church and your LDS brothers and sisters.

Perhaps, if you are willing, you might take a look at some of the questions I posted here:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1997522/posts?page=1718#1718

I asked them in all sincerity, but for whatever the reason, others are either unwilling or unable to answer them.