SeekerofLight

It's a shame that everyone out there that claims to be the "True" religion and the right religion can be so hateful and judgemental ...IN the name of GOD??? Most people believe there faith is the "Right" one LOL! Personally I was raised protestant and have attended the catholic church the last years because of my husband.... I am now studying book of mormon and how i feel about that as a Religion for me because i have known some really wonderful Mormon friends..... My very German very Luthern mother always said "Mormons do a Lot of good' she remebered when a lady next to her gave birth years ago in the hospital she was in, and how all the friends and family came to help ect. My feeling is as long as a Religion does no harm...what is the Problem...we are all different in several ways .. It's ridiculous..if you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything...an than there is the Athiests that don't want us to have any religous displays!!!

:):) You will never know how much all your posts help me Thanks to you ALL!!! Seekerof Light

Thanks for the good advice.. I feel your pain my H of 15 years did the same to me 2 different woman (both also married) in 3 years..That was it!!! Can you tell me I have been to SLC thinking of going to classes at Uof Utah what is the living actually like there I live outside Cjicago and I want OUT of here looking to relocate when I am all done w/this mess and need to polish up skills to work FT again... Is it better than "The Valley" not sure where that is..... Thanks again:)

Thank so much for that ... Isn't it a shame we have to have our religious beliefs, in this day and age break families apart, and not respect our be;iefs, especially since LDS are known for there "GOOD DEEDS". Would are friends and families feel better if we were a drug user or criminal!!! I can relate to you on that family issue ( that is what I also why I am intersted in the LDS Church), I am told they are like a Family.. I am happy that you foundnow have a true family..good for standing up for your beliefs...Thanks for the reply..May you be blessed.....SeekerofLight...

:)Hello It has been a very difficult year for me and after ending a 15+ year marriage that I thought was for life, it has made me question everything in my life. I was brought up Lutheran and than practiced Catholism and have a strong belief in God and Jesus, and unfortunately these days I am begginning to feel in a league of my own. Nevertheless because I was introduced to many Lds Principles and books by an old friend I was intrgued and felt some sort of well I felt something closer to my beliefs than most. Because I have been listening to LDS podcasts and reading the Book of Mormon questing my life..and why I feel so different from others..as far as my values I am questioning if this is the Church for me. Now the big Q....Being a divorcee and w/all the families in the Church I have to admit I am a little uncomfortable with the idea if I joined I would be the only single member..I do not want to feel like an outcast, as I already know I may lose friends and have family members give me grief if I convert. Is LDS really like a "BIG" family are there chances to meet other Widowed divorced men with similar values? Is the Church really strict as far as the Bishops ect. I have so much questioning about everything right now going on internally that the only thing that keeps me going is prayer and this site helps with my questions also. If others who have converted or members that wish to share thier thoughts about the Church with me PLEASE SHARE...I am having a really difficult time.. and EACH and EVERY mail really comforts me ..Thank You..SeekerofLight

Thank you ..I am starting to read the Book of Mormon ...anything else you could recommend that would also give me insight and to search my sould if LDS is right for me???

:) Thanks so much for your kind message....

:) Hello.. I wrote you earier today from my aol mail on some questions about LDS..I am soul searching.... I am looking forword to your reply. It is you site that lead me here and I thank you...Enjoy the evening sounds like you are one busy woman!! \ Thanks...Karen

:) Hi Mike .. I am New too.. I am exploring the possibility of going back to school and relocating to Salt Lake .. It is a beautiful place..you like it there??? I am also exploring LDS... Take Care ..Karen:p

Hello:) I am new here and I will make this as short as possible... I have been really having a hard time the last few years and ( including I am now getting divorced) ... I credit my Mother & God with keeping me together! Because of the Betrayal in my marriage I know I have a lot of anger I need to get ove and get on with my life. It's So hard but I am trying , but 4p everyday seems to be crying time ! ): I had been going to Catholic Church sporadically mostly by myself...( My Ex was NOT a Church goer and had blatently at times said he didn't believe in God!)!! I had a friend that was Mormon and it got me curious because of the Strength and sense of purpose not to mention the closeness of the family. Unfortunately w/my Father whom passed away many years ago my only child grown up and an very elderly Mother ..I feel as though my family in more ways than one is slipping away. I have had this book of Mormon I picked up 2 years ago at home and I can't shake this feeling for the past few years that this might be something I need to find out more of , I am not sure if it is God's way of nudging me towards what I feel has been that empty space in my soul for many year's, to quote my Mom she said "pray"..and I just feel like that might be what is missing.... Byr the way my father was a converted Christian Scientist who read the Bible every night and my mother made me go to church every Sunday , so I was raised w/religion and I must say I was probably the only child who enjoyed going to Church LOL!!! Now I am thinking of relocating to Salt Lake area and going possibly to University of Utah...I need to brush up on my computer skills and hopefuly a degree. My Big Question is , if i visit the school and I am in Salt lake are there people from the Church with whom I can talk to and explore LDS and answer my questions about the principles ect.. I know certain things from the Web site ...but i have lots of Questions LOL!! I guess I am like that Hoosier guy that posts , since I am now single again I feel kinda weird because LDS is so family oriented but I guess that is what I like about it too! I also feel like if I ever joined the Church I may get ridicule from my friends i mean they are great friends but I have to admit I am probably the only one that ever goes to church just because, and they seen to think it is funny, if I were to become LDS know I would face ridicule, but non the less that wouldn't deter me.... I appreciate any and all replies....Thank You.. The Seeker I guess this wasn't short !!!!!