Posted on 06/29/2013 5:44:06 PM PDT by Colofornian
June 29, 2013.
7:00 pm – open to the public.
Salt Lake City, Utah.
In June 2012, around over a hundred people showed up to support resignation from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (also known as the Mormon or LDS church). This year, they are doing it again. Former and current members of the LDS church will be marching on Ensign Peak at 7pm on June 29, 2013, in a mass resignation event from the LDS church.
This event means a lot to the people who are involved. Resigning from the church is a milestone for some, showing that they no longer want to be associated with the LDS church or its practices. Many people never resign who no longer believe. Those who do resign do it to make a statement, either to the church, themselves, or their families. For some, that statement is simply to stop the church from contacting them to return. For others, that statement is for themselves, marking that they have moved beyond church culture and church beliefs. And still, for others, that statement is about disagreement with church history or practices, such as the Evergreen rehabilitation program, the polygamous nature of both Joseph Smith and Brigham Young, and changing church doctrines.
For many who resign, Mormonism has been a culture and way of life. Leaving the church can be a traumatic experience for some, as those people adjust to a world “outside the church”. As an example, people who leave the LDS church may not experience their first coffee, tea, or alcoholic drink until they have left the church, which could be in their 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s. Many people who stop believing in the church feel that they have to learn to live a new life.
Members can resign from the LDS church by sending an email to msr-confrec@ldschurch.org with their full name, date of birth, and membership number. Other information such as baptism date and their ward or branch can also be supplied. A letter can also be sent to Member Records, 50 E North Temple, Room 1372, SLC UT 84150-5310.
Seriously, that’s all the person does is attack the Mormon religion. Have an opinion, but to make it one’s life’s work is mental.
“Mormons for the most part are good people...
they have big families and seem to be pretty close knit families ( like Catholics used to be)....lots of children...”
They’re in a religious cult, that tells them that if they are good enough and obey all the Mormon commandments, give their money, and perform their service to the LDS church (the “call of God” in Mormonism is literally some fellow calling you up on the phone and asking you to do a mission), that then, and only then, will they be allowed to dwell with their family into eternity and progress into godhood. If they disobey, they’ll be separated from their family forever. Not just in this world, if you are an apostate to their religion, but in the next.
Mormonism gets compared to Catholicism or to other Christian churches because of ignorance of their practices and teachings.
“Seriously, that’s all the person does is attack the Mormon religion. Have an opinion, but to make it one’s life’s work is mental.”
The reason why he probably posts a lot on the issue is because there are still apologists for the LDS lurking amongst us, and those who do not care for the supremacy of Christian doctrine over all other false religions and cults.
Yes
“You are a liar, no one is billed for tithing and you know that. Tithing is btwn you and the Lord. No one shows any Bishop their W-2 to connect to a bill. Find the things you disagree with, do not lie.”
Are you a Mormon? In the LDS, tithing isn’t between you and the Lord. It’s between you and the LDS church.
“Tithing settlement is an opportunity for each ward member to meet with the bishop to make sure his or her donations records are correct and to declare to the bishop his or her tithing status. It gives the bishop an opportunity to discuss with families the principle of tithing, encourage a generous fast offering, and discuss other financial and spiritual matters.”
https://tech.lds.org/wiki/Tithing_settlement
Huh?
Oh lease that is the silliest thing I have heard is some time. Fighting Mormonism is nothing new sadly, their lies about Christ and his mission are more than enough reasons to speak out against them...
Um...
No...
As pointed out above...
No payment of the mandatory tithe means no Temple Recommend, you are out of the Temple and join the limited Mormons kept out of the secrets of the Temple and the temple worship itself.
“Tithing settlement is an opportunity for each ward member to meet with the bishop to make sure his or her donations records are correct and to declare to the bishop his or her tithing status.”
“Tithing settlement is normally held from November 15 through December 31 each year. In a few countries where the tax year ends at a different time, tithing settlement is also held at a different time.
The bishop should meet with each ward member in a confidential setting, such as the bishop’s office. All members of the ward should attend who live within the ward boundaries at year end. The clerk should be available to supply statements and advice but should not attend the tithing settlement meetings with the members.”
Why thank you for calling me a liar, that just makes me twinkle.
My cousin who was born into mormonism, who mother can trace her lds line back to Joseph Smith attempted to leave when he was twenty years old.
He started receiving a “submit your tithe” letter about two years later.
If that is a lie, he is lying to me.
One of my momron friends told me that her bishop sends the family a tithe letter every month.
One of my mormon uncle and aunt are on a fixed income, so they are required to work in the store house to work off the tithe, and the bishop send them a letter to let them know how many hours.
Of course tithe is between you and God, in momornism it between you and someone in leadership otherwise you don’t get the TR.
Since day one momronism has attacked Christ, I find the work to expose mormonism a job well done.
roles?
What role are they playing? Movie or Stage? Ballet or opera?
And appearing to be nice people means, what?
Is Reid still a Mormon? (Yup)
Why are you asking me a question, then answering it?
islamics tries to kill the body
mormonism tries to kill the soul....
I see a difference, why don’t you?
Based on your question it is apparent you know nothing of mormonism.
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