The narrow path

[Hoshijack]

Greetings all, just another poster here. Been studying a good deal of theology in my short life, but I'm hardly more than an amateur. The reason I'm joining this site is because no matter where I turn for a religious following, I always seem to end up with the book of Mormon on my nightstand. Now I'm no simpleton, I've seen the god makers, read a good deal of antimormon essays, and worst of all, been lectured by my Protestant grandfather. My parents are firm atheists, and I have no religious upbringing. I've read the bible, the quran, sefer yetzirah, the Zohar, and all manner of such texts. I'm only 20, but am extremely worried I'm wasting valuable time. Given that I'm still living at home, scraping by financially, and very hesitant to make any significant life changes, I have not spoken to any missionaries or attended any church services. I live in an area with a sizeable LDS presence, but lack the motivation to make that crucial first step. I won't outright say this is some kind of cry for help, but a little communication may do me some good. I'm also under the influence as I type... XD But sincerely, I am very interested in dialogue and a good experience from a web based group, and any help would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks,

Jesse.

[Maya]

HI Jesse and welcome. You sound a bit like me when I was 20. I had gone trough many religions in my search for happyness and truth. But not before 30 the missionaries found me. Well I have to say I studied everythign BUT LDS... the negative "knowledge" of this chuch blinded me.

I warmly recomend a visit in the LDS meeting! It might suprise you, in its artlessness it is very beautiful and honest. If you want to see the whole 3 hour blogg it might be interesting for you. Lessons depend a bit on how good the teacher is, but usually the spirit will hep even teh poor teachers to be really good and the good ones to be fantasic. In Sunday school we read the OT now till new year. But there may be other courses more interesting to you at the Sundayschool time too. Priesthood meetings are alike reliefsociety meetings with a message, but also delt in priesthood groups... you`ll se when yuou wisit!