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To STILL be embarrassed

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Marieamy96 · 22/03/2018 12:24

So the other weekend I had too much wine, and thought it would be a good idea to talk to mormons on the LDS website. I've been thinking about the religion for a while and looking into it. I'm going through a phase of finding my spiritual path, now the thing is I can't really remember what I was saying

I think I talked about how me and my partner aren't married and the fact he isn't religious. Asked if we could still be intimate if I was baptised

I would like to talk to them again but I am so embarrassed how can I get over this?

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metalmum15 · 22/03/2018 12:27

Make sure next time you're not obviously drunk. Mormons don't like alcohol.

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Marieamy96 · 22/03/2018 12:29

metalmum15 Yeah I guess it was because I'm quite nervous and the alcohol boosted my confidence, I hardly drink as it is.

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metalmum15 · 22/03/2018 12:33

Don't feel embarrassed about it, just carry on talking to them as you did before. At least if you're sober this time you'll remember what you said!

MojoMoon · 22/03/2018 12:35

I would guess 95pc of people talking to them on their website are taking the piss out of them. So they will have heard much worse.

But yes, Mormons don't drink alcohol.

Surely the important thing is not whether you can have sex with your partner if you became a Mormon but whether you believe the stuff about some angel turning up in Utah in the late 1800s with a mysterious tablet or whatever it is they believe in exactly.

metalmum15 · 22/03/2018 12:43

More importantly, if your partner isn't religious, have you spoken to him about your interest in Mormons?

HollyBayTree · 22/03/2018 12:47

Nicely, if you are looking for a religion - dont pick one that doesnt let you drink coffee or eat tirimasu (it has coffee in it).

I'd also recommend you go and see he musical 'Book of Mormon' to shed some light on the matter.

FizzyGreenWater · 22/03/2018 12:56

fruitbrewhaha · 22/03/2018 13:26

really?
I'd be more embarrassed about thinking of becoming a Mormon

SapphireSeptember · 22/03/2018 13:31

OP, do you live in Cambridgeshire? Because I would love for you to become a Mormon and join my congregation.

Don't worry, I'm sure they've heard much worse. I joined the church a few years ago and freaked out some of the missionaries by talking about Wicca, Tarot cards and crystals. I had to marry my long term fiance, because I didn't want to leave him, before I could be baptised. I switched 'normal' tea for rooibos and herbal tea and carried on.

There are some people in my ward who think I'm weird (I am weird, but that's not the point. I was arguing with someone about Evanescence, he thinks they're scary, I disagreed.)

There's a range of Mormons, some are very conservative/orthodox, others are more liberal. I'm very much on the liberal side and I'm terrible at being a Mormon (I aim more for 'decent human being'.) I sometimes wonder what the hell I'm doing here. shrugs

Dunno where I'm going with this, you'll be fine OP.

VladmirsPoutine · 22/03/2018 13:36

@fruitbrewhaha That was uncalled for

SugarMiceInTheRain · 22/03/2018 13:38

Don't worry about being embarrassed, I'm sure they'll be happy to talk to you again. They can put you in touch with local missionaries who can answer any questions you have. Liberal Mormon here too

Mummyoflittledragon · 22/03/2018 13:39

I personally wouldn’t care less how much I’d embarrassed myself to Mormons. Most are not liberal, no you couldn’t have sex anymore and their track record on treatment women and children isn’t great. Are you into self flagellation? A hair vest will do very nicely. Seriously most people generally strive to leave. Not join. Why not go the whole hog and phone the Scientologists next?

renegadebehaviour · 22/03/2018 14:07

So you want to join a group of people who are traditionally a 'bit' racist, a 'bit' homophobic and a 'bit' sexist as well as believing in a big old sky fairy who is reeeallllly judgemental and has a lot of batshit rules you have to live by or your'll burn in hell , but you're worried you embarrassed yourself...not an issue at all, it'll be a lot more embarrassing if you join their gang, plus they will have heard allsorts before, you'll have to be a lot more resilient than that if that is your 'path'.

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Marieamy96 · 22/03/2018 19:35

SapphireSeptember No I don't unfortunately, would I be able to PM you? I have some questions haha

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Dangerousmonkey · 22/03/2018 19:51

I am curious as to why you would choose a "path" that is a modern religious fiction intended to further misogyny; homophobia and racism?

Anasnake · 22/03/2018 20:02

Do they still baptise the dead ??

TempusFugitive · 22/03/2018 20:42

Anybody can be a decent human being. Why get baptised in to anotjer religion to be a decent h7man being?

Spam88 · 22/03/2018 21:02

anasnake Yep they're still into baptising the dead. My dad has recently returned to the church and I've had stern words about the fact that if I die he is under no circumstances to baptise me.

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