Well, with all the excitement, I could not be left out. Today, after I had mailed my annual “friendship pledge” to Washington via Atlanta and another “pledge” to Raleigh, NC; I was feeling practically giddy. Every year, I get to confirm with the taxing powers that be, that I am their “friend”. Paying that pledge seems more painful as the years go by.
While I was still giddy; in my mail box was a nicely printed 4X6 postcard with Ramona Hall’s smiling face. Again, it was very good quality. (thank you, Ramona.) At that, I was reminded that I missed the forum and regretted it very much. If any readers went on Tuesday night, please, email back your observations. An aside; the Rutherford County Board of Elections has scanned and posted the forms that candidates are required to file. This is a resource for those that want to learn more about their candidate of choice- or non-choice. See Here: http://tiny.cc/9muxn
As I was making my way to the car, I looked across the street as two young Mormon missionaries were walking past. They turned down a side street and I was drawn to watch. Coming in their direction was an African American lady obviously headed to the post office. I wanted to see the possible exchange. Yes, it was obvious they had tried to speak to her. She would not look them in the face, kept her head down, arms a swinging and kept going. The reaction from her intrigued and excited me. As she crossed the street, I told her – “Way to go! Don’t give the the time of day!” She was sure to tell me that they had asked her where she lived? Wow, those young men needed a lesson or two in Southern etiquette. She was definitely not going to tell two strangers dressed in white shirts, dark pants, toting a backpack and the Book of Mormon- where she lived! Good for her!
As I drove away, I had two hopes for those young men. I hoped they got disgusted and that they quit! Who has not seen these Mormon Missionaries walking the street? At times, there may have been pity- “Poor Mormons, who will slam the door in their face today?” But, the more I learn, the more I hope for them to be disgusted. I hope for ultimate failure for each young Mormon that goes into the streets. Facts will betray my hope, in most cases. The truth, as far as I can tell is that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS) is probably the most diligent religious cult in America and maybe the world. One website boasts that the Mormons send out over 56,000 missionaries every year to over 330 stations. (dearelder.com) So, you may see them every now and then, but know they are diligent and rarely give-up.
However, I did find a blog post from a Mormon Missionary that had regrets about his mission and was in the process of leaving the church. Here is a quote that I found most interesting….. “One of the reasons, the church sends “kids” on missions is because they are so energetic and have not learned to think for themselves.” Read this post – here http://tiny.cc/ivmft
His perspective was insightful. He saw baptism into that group as damaging because it gave false hope or furthered down right lies. I can relate to his perspective. For down that path, I have walked. Though I have never been a Mormon, my regrets are many. Anyone else know those regrets? After my tenure was over at Word of Faith Fellowship (WOFF) and I realized the deception I had lived under- I had many regrets.
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(Please, take time to read the Terms of Use for this personal blog. As mentioned, the information about WOFF is from my memories and recollections as perfect as that may be or not be. ) This is post number 79.