Hello every one.
Let me explain my situation before I pin down the issue about which I am seeking advise.
I am what one might call an ex-mormon. I know that "ex-mormon" carries a lot of negative connotations with it, rest assured, none of those apply to me. I resigned simply because I realized that I wasn't being honest with myself. No matter how much I seemed to put into affirming the faith for myself, I would still come up empty. I decided that I had better start from where I was really at.
I have started a life based off of what resonates with me; taking personal experience coupled with intense soul searching. I don't know If I'll ever return to the LDS faith, but I will never criticize someone for belonging to it. In fact I find that I get along best with LDS people. Many of the principles in life that I hold most important are the same ones that Most of you hold important: Love, Charity, Honesty, Creating strong family ties, Understanding, etc... This brings me to my dilemma.
I enjoy so much the structure of the LDS church. The LDS church is a powerful thing and has the potential to improve the quality of peoples lives everywhere. I enjoyed church attendance as I felt like I was strengthening and being strengthened by like minded people. I love the people in this church and still feel a strong connection with them despite differing beliefs.
This brings me to my dilemma: Should I reconnect with my former faith despite not believing the same way as those in it?
I am not looking to "convert" anyone to my way of thinking. I simply wish to mingle with people that I love who share many of the same ideals.
Thanks for any advise you might offer.
Lex
(I hope that nothing that I posted has been offensive. If so I apologize as it was not my intent.)
