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There is a middle ground for mormon women who have neither a faith in their doctrine nor any relationship with Christ, yet they are bound by the tethers of their inherited religion. I have watched a relative struggle with the conversion from mormonism over the past sixteen years. Familial pressure and a Catholic community that could be a bit more inclusive have at times made the way hard for her. Mormon converts are ostracized unlike anything most will ever experience in a modern western society and without a safe place to land they can struggle. Mormons focus on family life in a support system that seems ideal and fulfilling until one discovers the surreal cult like nature that it presents to women who are caught without a sure means of escape. I have seen one of the billboards and wondered about it. I think that it speaks to a specific struggle that many of us can not relate to fully. I do not agree with mormonism in any manner and, while I think Protestants are well intentioned, I like my faith, but most importantly only the salvific blood of Christ really saves us or ameliorates our suffering. Many people struggle throughout life with faith while some have an easy time of it (as long as I get to see take part in the Mass I am fullfilled-even without a full church), but this billboard discussion makes me re-examine what I need to do in my personal ministry to help this community. Prayer for all who are brothers and sisters in Christ is always needed.

reaganaut is one of those ex-mo women who left lds inc. So I’m sure she’s familiar with the process of separation. There are others here too. You relative should get in contact with groups like Witnesses for Jesus (http://www.4witness.org/index.php) who can fully relate having left lds too. I’ve pinged some others, they have other contacts that can help your relative.

I have watched a relative struggle with the conversion from mormonism over the past sixteen years. ... Mormon converts are ostracized unlike anything most will ever experience in a modern western society and without a safe place to land they can struggle...

I do not agree with mormonism in any manner and, while I think Protestants are well intentioned, I like my faith, but most importantly only the salvific blood of Christ really saves us or ameliorates our suffering.

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Sorry for the delay in posting. I didn’t want my response to be a “drive by”. :)

I cannot think of a protestant who would disagree with your statement: “only the salvific blood of Christ really saves us or ameliorates our suffering”

I am sorry to hear about your relative’s troubles. I know what she is going. I have been there. If she is online, there is a WONDERFUL support group for people who no longer believe the LDS but think Jesus may still be the answer. They will help answer her questions and relate to her struggles. It is a very “safe place to land”. I STRONGLY recommend this group for her, there are some men but there are far more many women on in the group.

the site is:

http://www.irr.org/mit

and the support group is:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MIT-talk/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=1

I admire your desire to help, there are many broken LDS out there who need to know of Christ’s love.

Let me know if I can help in any way or steer you toward some resources or advice for your relative. Feel free to freepmail me.