tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8266975.post2894792547600991668..comments2023-08-20T05:42:42.803-06:00Comments on Of Dew and Donuts and Diatribes: Transcending ReligionBenjaminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09916394486715539975noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8266975.post-8259705777567026322013-03-20T23:35:09.369-06:002013-03-20T23:35:09.369-06:00Sometimes, it seems plainly evident to me that the...Sometimes, it seems plainly evident to me that there is plenty of room for things to get very cultural. An assorted collection of places have differing standards from each other that might need to be brought into agreement with the standards of church policy. What a challenge it would make to have everyone agree. This leaves a lot of room for leaders to expect conduct from their members that has always been demanded socially whether it is the Lord's will or not. Social morea wins. [how do you spell that??] You need to find your own level of understanding or acceptance. It has worked a few times for me. I don't trust people so much. There are way too many of them, each with his own opinion that he is so sure of. Look at politics. Too many people and all sure they have found the truth. If you ask God about some of these issues, He will likely help you figure things out in ways that are relative to your own life. One size won't fit all. It's all quite unique to the individual. I'm happy for that. mudderbearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04537045078065798116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8266975.post-81932665688246929672013-03-14T08:49:08.659-06:002013-03-14T08:49:08.659-06:00Interesting. I don't know if I've ever tho...Interesting. I don't know if I've ever thought this deeply about it. I do agree with you though. I think one of the biggest problems with Mormonism, or any large organized religion for that matter, is blind obedience. In my mind questioning things is a good thing.Mac Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10299099443253837423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8266975.post-76884315894343884572013-03-14T07:41:54.088-06:002013-03-14T07:41:54.088-06:00Very well-written! Great analogy! I used to tota...Very well-written! Great analogy! I used to totally believe it's always safest to side with the Church. Now I think it's best to pray and trust the feelings I have. Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10662004693883285627noreply@blogger.com