It's amazing how there was a comment that was basically this, and the hivemind mentality took over for another user to just come back with "well maybe she WANTS the silly tattoos and piercings!!!1!" And it's just so sad to see someone completely miss the entire fucking point.
It truly is incomprehensible for these losers to understand that just because group X says something is bad doesn't mean you have to do the exact opposite of it, and in fact swinging that far in the opposite direction will more often than not result in worse outcomes, not better.
But then again, this is all about the instant and self-gratification, not about anything meaningful like actually bettering yourself in spite of something that may or may not have been holding you back.
Or it's a perfectly natural counter reaction after allowing themselves to live in a needlessly constrained manner for a fair number of years. Kind of like how a person who's restricted themselves to a bland diet might easily slip into a little bit of an eating frenzy when reintroduced to more flavored food.
Only the counter reaction here is going to be fueled by a whole lot of regret and resentment towards the source of that lifestyle once they've rejected its reasoning.
And I'd hardly call 3 tattoos and a couple of piercings "far" in the opposite direction.
It might be a natural response, but that does nothing to excuse the complete lack of self control. But honestly, it's no water off my back. She will be the one with the regrets. And she'll probably blame others again, even though it was herself that was chasing that self-gratification high.
“Leave the church” means left the husband. No single married woman would take so many solo pictures, get a nose piercing with a tattoo, and post on YouTube at 30+.
Generally speaking, Mormons highly discourage their members from having relationships or marriages of differing religions, so unless he left Mormonism too, it would've become a constant source of friction that could only lead to conflict and divorce.
Mormons believe in the resurrection, and salvation through Christ. They do not worship Satan.
I do not believe Mormon doctrine, and it's certainly cultish, but there's no need to exaggerate. I don't see how a bunch of extra goofy beliefs tacked on equals eternal damnation.
Any argument you could make, protestant vs. catholic (protestants being a satanic rejection of Catholicism, or Catholics themselves having fallen away from 'the true church' by virtue of Babylon's influence) can equally be made vs. Mormons and the LDS. You have to delve quite deep into the weeds to find a semblance of clarity.
Honestly, 'no true Scotsman' fallacies abound when you get into the differences between Christian sects (or try to find 'true' Christianity.) I think most dogma amounts to 'extra goofy beliefs tacked on,' and the essence of Christian spiritual practice is the same across sects. That said, the devil is in the details.
Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’
Matthew 24:5
For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.
If you think mormons are saved, you seriously need to think whether YOU are saved, lol.
Matthew 24:40
Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.
If you read Gospels (and not some teachings of men), you'll see that Jesus preached constant vigilance. Yet here you all go "well, they're a bit silly and cultish, but it's fine". It's not, it's the worst kind of damnation.
Definitions matter, Mormon Jesus is a different Jesus. Biblical Jesus of Christianity is God, Mormon Jesus is a created being, the half brother of Lucifer. Same goes with Jehovas Witness Jesus, which says Jesus is Michael the archangel.
These are not small differences, as Christianity centers on Christ; it's like changing the meat in a turkey sandwich to baloney and saying it's still a turkey sandwich.
Maybe for men, but for women it is not a slippery slope it is a jump off a cliff.
Men think. Women react.
"I'm not going to follow this particular dogmatic rule because XYZ" says the man.
"I'm not going to follow rules because RULES SUCK YOU CAN'T TELL ME WHAT TO DO" says the woman.
It's amazing how there was a comment that was basically this, and the hivemind mentality took over for another user to just come back with "well maybe she WANTS the silly tattoos and piercings!!!1!" And it's just so sad to see someone completely miss the entire fucking point.
It truly is incomprehensible for these losers to understand that just because group X says something is bad doesn't mean you have to do the exact opposite of it, and in fact swinging that far in the opposite direction will more often than not result in worse outcomes, not better.
But then again, this is all about the instant and self-gratification, not about anything meaningful like actually bettering yourself in spite of something that may or may not have been holding you back.
Or it's a perfectly natural counter reaction after allowing themselves to live in a needlessly constrained manner for a fair number of years. Kind of like how a person who's restricted themselves to a bland diet might easily slip into a little bit of an eating frenzy when reintroduced to more flavored food.
Only the counter reaction here is going to be fueled by a whole lot of regret and resentment towards the source of that lifestyle once they've rejected its reasoning.
And I'd hardly call 3 tattoos and a couple of piercings "far" in the opposite direction.
It might be a natural response, but that does nothing to excuse the complete lack of self control. But honestly, it's no water off my back. She will be the one with the regrets. And she'll probably blame others again, even though it was herself that was chasing that self-gratification high.
As is every woman's God given right, apparently.
so... where's the husband? i notice she never mentioned divorce.
“Leave the church” means left the husband. No single married woman would take so many solo pictures, get a nose piercing with a tattoo, and post on YouTube at 30+.
Generally speaking, Mormons highly discourage their members from having relationships or marriages of differing religions, so unless he left Mormonism too, it would've become a constant source of friction that could only lead to conflict and divorce.
It’s sad that all these young “ unchurched” people think this is great
Almost every EX mormon I know is crazy
She left the Mormon church, that's a different than saying "the church" generically.
You have ultimate freedom. You pick tattoos, bikinis, piercings, and consooming alcohol and coffee... women ☕️
Fuck Mormons
Mormons are a satanic cult, though, so she's better off that way. Still goes to hell but at least has some worldly fun before that.
Mormons are something of a cult but sadly she's not better off lol.
I like how she says "glow up" with 3 tattoos
Mormons believe in the resurrection, and salvation through Christ. They do not worship Satan.
I do not believe Mormon doctrine, and it's certainly cultish, but there's no need to exaggerate. I don't see how a bunch of extra goofy beliefs tacked on equals eternal damnation.
It's basically just old-school religious dogma-arguments.
Any argument you could make, protestant vs. catholic (protestants being a satanic rejection of Catholicism, or Catholics themselves having fallen away from 'the true church' by virtue of Babylon's influence) can equally be made vs. Mormons and the LDS. You have to delve quite deep into the weeds to find a semblance of clarity.
Honestly, 'no true Scotsman' fallacies abound when you get into the differences between Christian sects (or try to find 'true' Christianity.) I think most dogma amounts to 'extra goofy beliefs tacked on,' and the essence of Christian spiritual practice is the same across sects. That said, the devil is in the details.
Matthew 7:21 - 7:23
Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’
Matthew 24:5
For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.
If you think mormons are saved, you seriously need to think whether YOU are saved, lol.
Matthew 24:40
Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.
If you read Gospels (and not some teachings of men), you'll see that Jesus preached constant vigilance. Yet here you all go "well, they're a bit silly and cultish, but it's fine". It's not, it's the worst kind of damnation.
Definitions matter, Mormon Jesus is a different Jesus. Biblical Jesus of Christianity is God, Mormon Jesus is a created being, the half brother of Lucifer. Same goes with Jehovas Witness Jesus, which says Jesus is Michael the archangel.
These are not small differences, as Christianity centers on Christ; it's like changing the meat in a turkey sandwich to baloney and saying it's still a turkey sandwich.
Yeah if she keeps going like this alcoholic or druguser or single mom could be next.