Letter sent to McKinney, TX neighbors within 500 ft of the proposed temple site, which states the building will be two stories and follow the zoning regulations.1wk ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
In light of JK Rowling’s Twitter thread, I also suggest.. “Joseph Smith and the Sword of Fire!” “Joseph Smith and the Order of the Priesthood!” “Joseph Smith and the Prisoner of Carthage!” “Joseph Smith and the Temple of Secrets!” “Joseph Smith and the Blood Oath Promise!”1yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
These Mormons have a wonderful countenance. Several years later they kidnapped Elizabeth Smart.3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
Visiting the Brigham City temple for the first time! I love how they have the name of the prophet right on the front!3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
How many returned post Mormon missionaries would return to their missions decades later to tell former converts their new truth? This is an excellent film about exactly that! Highly recommend!1yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
So much in the news lately with the church! What are your top General Conference predictions?!1mo ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
I’ve heard the faith promoting “uneducated farmboy” argument several times recently and it’s driving me nuts!1yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
Great cartoon from the Cody Enterprise, referencing the two lawsuits filed by the LDS church against the town of Cody, WY.9mo ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
I’m confused.. I’m hearing that church leaders are telling us it’s inappropriate to use capital letters when referring to Heavenly Mother.. Yet their own website is full of capitalization..?2yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
Any updates on the LDS women walkout that was supposed to happen today, Sunday, March 17th?1mo ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
On Sunday night 60 Minutes will be covering LDS church finances with whistleblower David Nielsen! It’s going to be a must watch!1yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
This is even more telling to me in light of recent developments with Jodi Hildebrant and her toxic programs...8mo ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
Just learned that UVU has a faith transition support group! Does BYU have something similar?1yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
My DH’s mother recently passed away from Covid and we just received a text from our bishop expressing his deepest and most heartfelt reminder that we haven’t signed up for tithing settlement yet...3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
I thought you all might appreciate this candid picture of Sandra Tanner holding THE Red Book, taken at a panel discussion on Dr. Clandestine last night! The book is out of print, but PDF copies are still available on the Lighthouse Ministries website! Fascinating stuff!1yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
Citizens’ group challenging the location of the Heber Valley temple is finding it difficult to get news coverage of city meetings and the situation in general.8mo ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
How do you read this excerpt from a talk given at BYUI by Elder Ballard mentioning going on a tour with Tim Ballard?7mo ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
And then, my dear brothers and sisters, I glanced out the window of the plane and saw Cain on the wing!3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
Correct me if I’m wrong, but wasn’t a woman just kicked out of the church (and Relief Society) for her promotion and support of ideas like this.?! Hmmm...3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
How many returned post Mormon missionaries would return to their missions decades later to tell their former converts their new truth? This is an excellent and poignant documentary on Amazon that explores exactly that! Highly recommend!1yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/mormon
I know a senior missionary couple who broke up while on their mission, when one of them met someone else in the mission field. Anyone else ever hear of a scenario like this?1yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
If Captain Moroni is an active member, will he face church discipline for his part in events? Just curious..3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/mormon
In one small Utah county town, the people weigh in on whether or not to allow the devil‘s bean juice within its borders!1yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
Collecting General Conference rumors for a podcast! Give me your real, imagined, or in your wildest dreams!1yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
Cleaning out my parents’ basement, I am shocked to discover that their actual shelf broke years ago..! Too bad they still haven’t realized this..4yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
For Valentine’s Day, Family Search Sent me a heartwarming auto generated email with the details about the romantic marriage of some of my ancestors! Unfortunately it also auto generated their ages at the time of marriage...2yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
My DH’s mother recently passed away from Covid and we just received a text from our bishop expressing his deepest and most heartfelt reminder that we haven’t signed up for tithing settlement yet...3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/mormon
I’m not embarrassed to say I still believe in prophecy... It really just depends on the prophet...2yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
No, no cup of Joe! My TBM sister’s doctor prescribed a cup of coffee every morning to help alleviate some chronic intestinal issues. She won’t do it! And I’m pretty sure if he had prescribed a handful of opioids she would be all over it.. What is this mentality..?3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
RIP Larry King.. We will never forget your interview with President Hinckley when he said that polygamy was not considered doctrinal.. Has there ever been an explanation of what he meant by that..?!3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/mormon
Well, there you have it.. Please, everyone get back to your pleasant duties.!3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
My favorite part about the church news release regarding the data breach is that they had to identify the church for what it is.1yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
The Layton temple is obscenely massive! It’s shocking when you drive by!1yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
Enjoyed a weekend trip to some beautiful falls in Idaho! Also enjoyed it as the park ranger explained that the rock formations were 1.3 million years old and my TBM relative whispered authoritatively in my ear, “They’re not really that old, don’t listen..”3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
Spotted at the Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum. Coffee grinders and teapots belonging to Utah pioneers between 1847 - 1869.1yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
“Latter-day Saint faithful largely oppose “sealing” of same-sex nuptials in temples,” study reveals.1wk ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
If Captain Moroni is an active member, will he face church discipline for his part in events? Just curious..3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
Reading about the Masonic rite called the Master Elect of the 9 where a candidate plays an allegorical hero named Hiram and has to slay a drunken and sleeping guard with his own sword and cut off his head. It sounds vaguely familiar..3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/mormon
Like father, like son? I see similarities between the picture of Joseph and his son, Alexander Hale Smith..1yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
Well, there you have it.. Please, everyone get back to your pleasant duties.!3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/mormon
I think I'm still recovering from the hundreds and hundreds of hours I spent reading LDS romance novels as a teenager.! Anyone else remember these.?!3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/mormon
Found this on the nightstand at a relative’s house. The copyright is 2000. I’ll have to look through it to see what the school of thought on the papyri was 20 years ago.. any guesses?3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/mormon
My TBM dad once told me he hoped that I and the rest of his posterity would never experience economic prosperity. He believed that “filthy lucre” would cause us to fall away from the church while poverty and need would keep us close to the church.3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/mormon
Did anyone read Rough Stone Rolling as a believing member of the church? What were your impressions and did it influence you either way..?3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/mormon
My TBM relatives love this painting and treat it like an actual photograph of actual events.. Who am I to burst their bubble.. But if I were going to, what's the first thing you would point out...3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/mormon
Another absolutely fascinating gem found at a relative’s house.. Excerpt in the comments..3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/mormon
Overheard my TBM boss discussing plans with friends to buy property and retire in Missouri.. Is returning to Missouri still a thing..?!2yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
“I tried to think of the most harmless thing. Something I loved from my childhood. Something that could never ever possibly destroy us..”3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
McConkie’s “Mormon Doctrine” gives us a laundry list of “whoredoms” including lewdness, lasciviousness, prostitution, masturbation, incontinence, seduction, infidelity, adultery and fornication.. Wait, what? Now I’m going to hell because I have to pee..?!3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/mormon
Brad Wilcox’s next gig is a fireside on February 13th in Edmonton! Whether it happens or not will be very telling!2yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
Interesting painting of one of the Heavenly Mothers. Reminds me of Outlander’s Claire Fraser (Catriona Balfe)3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
Was there a “Come Follow Me” interpretation on this verse from Deuteronomy? Seems like it might be relevant in the latter days?1yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
What do you predict would have happened to the Mormon church if Joseph Smith had not died in 1844? (Notice, no guns on Joseph’s side in this painting.. oh, those artists..)3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
In your experience in the LDS church, what is the revealed height that a temple steeple must be before the temple is acceptable to God for worship?2wk ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
Took a quiz on www.beliefnet.com to find out which church is “true”for me.. More interesting to me is which church isn’t..3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/mormon
The Good Book Club, a virtual reading group for post and nuanced Mormons, had another great discussion today on “Who Wrote the Bible!” Thank you everyone for your great insights! Next month’s book, “Educated” by Tara Westover!3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
Ok, I think this #givethanks might be the greatest one ever! A TBM friend posted that she is grateful for the bidet attachment on her toilet.. Praise..!3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
The Good Book Club, a virtual reading group for post and nuanced Mormons will be discussing “The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma” by Bessel van der Kolk on Sunday, February 12th at 11 am MT. DM for info!1yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
I think I'm still recovering from the hundreds and hundreds of hours I spent reading LDS romance novels as a teenager! Anyone else remember these.?!3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
It’s almost Halloween and I’m in the mood for some good Mormon ghost stories! Any haunted places (I heard the Beehive House)? Any super scary visitations..? Scary LDS urban legends?! Etc.!3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/mormon
The power of discernment is real.. “Dear Brother Bundy, we care and are praying for your quick release..” Any other stories of when your ward got it wrong?3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
Where does the Mormon obsession with being early and sitting in the front row come from? The “power finger”incident reminded me how many wards I’ve been in where they insisted everyone move to the front and that everybody be 20 minutes early every time! I have never run into that at other churches.2yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
With articles like this in church publications, how did I miss that I was in a doomsday cult for all these years.?! Scratching my head..3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
I googled the phrase “Global Faith Leader” and I feel the top six that showed up is pretty spot on..3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
The Tithing House on Tithing Road in historic Chesterfield, ID. The humble beginnings of the 200 billion...2yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
The Good Book Club, a reading group for ex, post and nuanced Mormons had another great discussion today on David Reich’s “Who We Are And How We Got Here!” So many great insights! Next month’s book is “God is Not Great” by Christopher Hitchens.3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
Lots of talk about the Temple Square remodel having a “theme park” feel.. What would some of the the rides be called?!😏1yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
My ward left a treat on my porch for my birthday! The note thanked me for all the wonderful things I am doing in my calling! I quit attending or serving in my calling almost a year ago! I wonder what that means..3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/mormon
I literally just looked down in my shopping cart and there was milk before meat! When will these phrases stop popping into my head?2yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
My TBM dad once told me he hoped that I and the rest of his posterity would never experience economic prosperity. He believed that “filthy lucre” would cause us to fall away from the church, while poverty and need would keep us close to the church.3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
Saw this set at Costco today and realized I was not allowed to read any of these books when I was a kid! Especially not, “Are You There God, It’s Me Margaret!”2yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
I’m fascinated by Adam’s first wife, Lilith.. What do Mormons think about her, if they are even aware of her at all..?!3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
The Good Book Club, a reading group for post/nuanced Mormons had a great discussion today on Amber Scorah’s “Leaving the Witness!” Next month’s book is John Krakauer’s “Under the Banner of Heaven!”3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
Attended a family reunion with an absent missionary cardboard cutout! In this picture he’s tied to a post for safety. Where is the strangest place you have seen these missionary cutouts used?3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
Hypothetically , how far back will temple work need to be done.?! Where is the cut off? Is there one? This question came up in a book club discussion on DNA. Curious what anyone thinks..3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/mormon
No, no cup of Joe..! My sister was prescribed a cup of coffee each morning by her doctor to alleviate serious intestinal issues. But she won’t consider it. Can leaders override this? She literally won’t try something her doctor says is a natural way to really help her.3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/mormon
And then there’s always this guy at the ward Halloween party.. What other Mormon themed Halloween costumes have made you go “hmmmmm?!”3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
Another fascinating gem found at a relative’s house.. Excerpt in the comments..3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
And then there’s always this guy at the ward Halloween party.. What other Mormon themed Halloween costumes have made you go “hmmmmm?!”3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/mormon
The church and NAACP leaders announce several joint humanitarian initiatives but unfortunately the church’s capacities are limited...3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
Has anyone toured the Kirkland temple yet? Or know anyone who has? I’m curious about changes and the new narrative.1mo ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
Came across this question posed on the faith sub.. Luckily OP was quickly set straight.. Whew..3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/mormon
Another great meeting today of The Good Book Club, a virtual reading group for post and nuanced Mormons! Our discussion of Tara Westover’s “Educated” was really interesting! Next month’s book, The Next Mormons by Jana Reiss!3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
The Good Book Club, a virtual reading group for post and nuanced Mormons, will be reading Neil DeGrasse Tyson’s “Astrophysics for People in a Hurry” for our next discussion on Sunday, January 8 at 11 AM MT!1yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/mormon
Reading about the Masonic rite called the Master Elect of the 9 where a candidate plays an allegorical hero named Hiram and has to slay a drunken and sleeping guard with his own sword and cut off his head. It sounds vaguely familiar..3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
The Good Book Club, a virtual reading group for post and nuanced Mormons, had a great discussion of Jon Krakauer’s “Under the Banner of Heaven!” August’s book is “Secular Buddhism” by Noah Rasheta! Thanks everyone!3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/mormon
Found this book on fairy tales on the night stand at a relative’s house..3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
Did anyone read Rough Stone Rolling as a believing member of the church? What were your impressions and did it influence you either way..?3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
What would happen if TSCC adopted a tradition similar to the Amish tradition of Rumspringa..?!3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/mormon
The Good Book Club is sponsoring a Bonus Event with the wonderful, multiple award winning author, Lorelei Kay on Tuesday, May 2nd at 7 pm MT. We will be discussing her book, “From Mormon to Mermaid: One Woman’s Voyage from Oppression to Freedom!” DM for link.1yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/mormon
The Good Book Club, a virtual reading group for post and nuanced Mormons will be discussing Zealot on Sunday at 11 am MST! DM for details!3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/mormon
The Good Book Club, a reading group for post and nuanced Mormons had a great discussion on “Zealot: the life and times of Jesus of Nazareth” today! Next month’s book, “Leaving the Witness” by Amber Scorah, Sunday, June 13th!3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
The Good Book Club, a virtual reading group for post and nuanced Mormons had a great discussion of Dr. Darrel Ray’s book, “Sex and God: How Religion Distorts Sexuality” today, joined by the author! Our book for March is “The Practicing Stoic” by Ward Farnsworth!2yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/mormon
If a woman is sealed in the temple, divorces and then her former husband refuses to agree to cancel their sealing so she can be sealed to someone else, what happens?3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
The Good Book Club, a virtual reading group for post and nuanced Mormons, will be reading, “How to be Perfect” by Michael Shur, creator of the amazing show, “The Good Place” for our December book! Mark your calendars for Sunday, December 11th at 11 am MT! DM for link!1yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/mormon
What would happen if TSCC adopted a tradition similar to the Amish tradition of Rumspringa..?!3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
The church’s new water conservation plan doesn’t seem to mention the total waste of filling baptismal fonts in stake centers and temples over and over with thousands of gallons of water. If they were really committed to water conservation, what could they do instead?2yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
Hypothetically , how far back will temple work need to be done.?! Where is the cut off? Is there one? This question came up in a book club discussion on DNA. Curious what anyone thinks..3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
Utah Valley University celebrates Pride Month in a creative way! I wonder how BYU will celebrate.?!3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
It’s almost Halloween and I’m in the mood for some good Mormon ghost stories! Any haunted places (I heard the Beehive House)? Any super scary visitations..? Scary LDS urban legends?! Etc.!3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
A rock in a hat, sure.. But what about a prayer rock?! Did anyone else have these? I’m surprised I didn’t get a concussion!2yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
Took a quiz on www.beliefnet.com to find out which church is “true” for me.. More interesting to me is which church isn’t..3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
I’m curious what anyone knows about The Council of the Fifty?! I understand that there are historical documents pertaining to this group held by the church that no one is allowed to research?! Would love to know more!..3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
I’m curious what anyone knows about The Council of the Fifty?! I understand that there are historical documents pertaining to this group held by the church that no one is allowed to research?! Would love to know more!..3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/mormon
The Good Book Club, a virtual reading group for post and nuanced Mormons will be discussing Zealot on Sunday at 11 am MST! DM for details!3yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
Ancient tabernacle replica to be set up in a Utah stake center center to show members the ancient origins of present day temples. Has anyone else seen this in their area? The tabernacle will include replica items such as a sacrificial altar, the lavar of water, the ark of the covenant and more..2yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
Is there any topic the church handbooks don’t cover, either directly or indirectly? They seem to have an answer for everything..2yr ⋅ HoldOnLucy1 ⋅ r/exmormon
