I have to make the decision to go on a Mormon mission or not at the end of high school. Not fun
Do it, darth. Is it hard? Of course. Was it worth it? More than you’ll ever know… Unless you go. I’m so grateful I did.
Sorry but I don’t believe in any of it at all. I find many of our beliefs sexist and inherently wrong. I have now become agnostic. The stress of the decision to go on a mission is entirely because of the emotional pain and humiliation I will go through my community and my family. My father has been a bishop and just got called as Stake President. It’s not the inner turmoil of whether it’s true, it’s the inner turmoil of what consequences I want. I’m extremely jealous of those born into good hearted agnostic homes with a supportive family who won’t force you to believe something that they think is crucial to if you can live with them forever again.
I’d urge you not to do it. Don’t sell out your principals.
That’s what keeps me leaning towards that decision. In the end I have to take a stand for what I believe and if that means them hating me and seeing me as a dissapointment then I’ll have to deal with that pain. Thanks for the kind words everyone.
My parents exposed me to religion but they did not impose it on me. I am agnostic and I’m okay with it as are they. The only person that can tell you what is right for you, is you, and in making that choice you are showing your responsibility to care for yourself. I know I don’t know you personally but I understand what you’ve said about how you feel. The only advice I can offer is to never stop loving your family even if you feel they don’t love you. THAT is what makes the difference.
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