u/JayDaWawi

So much mental gymnastics involved

Book of Mormon claims. The polygamy of many of the leaders. The change of behavior over the pulpit.

They went from bold claims and a simple narrative to (mostly) curated claims a careful narrative.

Apparently modern temple prep class is "better" but

I wasn't taught about what wearing the garments would mean; heck, I was barely taught I'd even be wearing garments!

I wasn't taught what covenants I'd be making

I wasn't taught that my "new name", which I was taught would have been "actually the name of my spirit", would've been from a pool of 31 based on the day of the month

If you're a good person and bad things happen? God is testing your faith.

If you're a good person and good things happen? You're being blessed.

If you're a bad person and bad things happen? You're being punished.

If you're a bad person and good things happen? God is biding his time.

"It is wrong to criticize the leadership of the church, even if the criticism is true.

What utter nonsensical, unscientific, brainwashing tripe