MIE (Mormon Impressions & Experiences)Web Page
I’m not sure this is a good idea but I wanted to post some of my feelings on the internet in the hope that I might get some insights from other people. I am 35 years old and have been a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints all my life. Lately I have had a hard time attending church. This web page is a way for me to express my feelings in a fairly anonymous fashion. I guess I am having a crisis of faith in some ways. I feel like I have been faithful but I don’t feel very happy attending church. I always find ways of feeling guilty and I can’t help but blame the church even though that is probably not the proper thing to do. I will list on this page selected journal entries, favorite quotes and things I like and dislike about being a member of this church. The site is a work in progress of course. My writings may not make total sense to one not familiar with the church, it’s teachings and culture. However, my target audience is fellow members who may have suggestions. However, if you are not a member of the church feel free to e-mail me with any questions.
Questions I am studying:
May I pray to Christ? How can prayer help me develop a relationship with Christ??
Why was the issue of the origin of God skirted in recent interviews by President Hinckley?
Why doesn't the 2nd article of faith relate to the Priesthood being given to all worthy males? updated 10May03
Selected Journal Entries:
22Feb2004
12Feb2004
04Oct2003
24Sep2003
14August2003
27July2003
28June2003
20June2003
10May2003
30April2003
27April2003
18April2003
10March2003
09March2003
02March2003
15Feb2003
16Feb2003
14Feb2003
05Feb2003
01Feb2003
24Jan2003
19Jan2003
12Jan2003
30Dec2002
15Dec2002
20June2002
11June2002
7May02
26April02
24April02
Favorite Quotes:
Gaining Knowledge - L. Tom Perry Ensign, Aug. 1996
Poetry?
Joy?
What do I like/dislike about the gospel and or being a member of the church?
Likes & Dislikes(updated 14August2003)
Missionary Journal (Future project: I will be entering my missionary journal here as a way for me to look back on my testimony and experiences as a missionary. I will replace the names of individuals to protect their privacy, but other than that I will type in everything as I wrote it during my mission from 1987-1989).
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