WOTMQ: Beliefs and Consequences, Part II
When I was growing up Mormon, a ridiculous amount of time was spent teaching me about the importance of character — and at the top of that list was honesty. See the irony?
Well, being the impressionable kid I was, I ran with that whole honesty thing, which is what helped me find my way out of Mormonism. But what if I hadn't? What if I'd prioritized other things over being honest with myself — for whatever reason? I would be a very different person today. Because those are the avenues we go down and the decisions we make which create our character.
Honestly is a primary value in our world. And a large percentage of people in this country have been choosing otherwise for quite a while now, leading to our current state. I can't help but see the link between the dishonesty of Judeo/Christian (which isn't a thing) apologetics, and where we're at in this country. If you bury your head in the sand for your religion, is there any chance you'll do different elsewhere in your life? And who will pay the price?
Thanks gang! More on the way! B
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When I encounter someone who knows "the Truth" and babbles on about Judeo/Christian values or morals, I ask them "Just what are those?" I have yet to get an articulate (or even coherent) answer from any of them I asked. It is if they have bought the advertising messaging, but not the product advertised.
"If you don't check to see if you're right, then you don't care if you're right."
It appears less effort to speak the truth not having to keep your lies straight,.
So true! I watched a dear friend suffer terrible anxiety, loss of sleep, stress like I've never seen before, all because he was having an affair and trying to keep it from his wife and kids. He didn't. Ruined his life and family.
Sort of how it worked for me as well. My dad always said, "Be honest in all of your dealings." That was pretty absolute. There was no room for exception. The honesty and desire for the truth above all... even the phrase "the truth will set you free" guided me right out of Mormonism.
"The Truth will set you free" was huge for me as well. I've never felt even the slightest need to fear it as so many people do.
Welp… as a Mormon marriage counselor once told me: I have a *pathological* sense of honesty. Pfffft.
You monster!!!