Ex-mormon

There were people professing things that, to me, seem deeply and irreconcilably contradictory.

Like… saying they’re anti-Zionist AND Mormon. Mormonism is deeply Zionist (what did they name southern Utah? What did they do to the native population of the land they claimed god gave them?) and I personally don’t see a way to reconcile that.

Same with being queer and Mormon—Mormonism is queerphobic on a doctrinal level. My brain couldn’t even open up to the idea of being queer until I was out of the church for a good while. A huge part of Mormon doctrine is getting straight married and making lots of (preferably white straight able bodied) babies.

Also saw some acknowledging that Brigham Young was a deeply awful person and Mormons just have to learn to be ok with that…. Like. What?? I can’t worship a god who chooses incredibly awful people to be his supposed mouthpiece on earth. (I notice that Brigham Young is the one who always gets thrown under the bus by Mormons who are trying to occupy a nuanced place but Joseph Smith still seems untouchable. Joseph Smith was also an awful person. He’s the one who set the stage for Brigham Young.)

Most life philosophies are contradictory on some level but to me these are incredibly huge contradictions that are several steps too far. Mormons have to live with lots of contradictions I guess, so it’s just a few more things to add to the list.

anyway, I’m popping in to remind you that if you EVER feel good, for ANY reason at all, it means everything I say is true. And if you ever DON’T feel good, it’s because you haven’t been listening to the true things I always say.

this couldn’t be simpler, so let me reiterate: if you feel good, I’m right, and if you feel bad, you’re wrong (but I’m still right).

please go pray the way I’ve taught you and apply the above advice until you understand that what I'm saying is true.

- that man's ™️ hairy arm

-the fucking water dripping down my neck at confirmations

-safety pinning the key to my jumpsuit

-whatever the fuck underwear those where