Comments on: Mormon Me vs. The Infidel

Comment by: The atheist hiding within the Mormon « Irresistible (Dis)Grace

2009-05-28T21:27:26Z

[...] The atheist hiding within the Mormon May 28, 2009 — Andrew I’ve been reading some really good articles today, and it just makes me feel so warm and fuzzy. First is Kullervo’s article at Songs from the Wood entitled “I Have Always Been A Pagan.” And the second is a comment from Jonathan Blake at Green Oasis entitled “Mormon Me vs. The Infidel.” [...]

Comment by: The consumer model of religion — A look at a BCC post at Mormon Matters

2009-05-30T00:42:02Z

[...] I wanted to make a qualification and…perhaps…a defense…of what he lambastes as a “consumer model” of religion…especially since recently on my blog, I’ve been talking about the need to find one’s philosophical “fit” (and others have written about similar issues). [...]

Comment by: Mytha

2009-05-30T07:27:38Z

This is a perfect description of my experience as well. It’s a huge relief to have the battle over with.

Comment by: Jonathan

2009-05-30T08:31:33Z

It’s funny how many of us have this experience. I try to be fair and imagine that some converts to the LDS church experience the same thing in reverse.

Comment by: jmb275

2009-05-30T14:47:45Z

I’m on board with you here!! There are many of us. I still respect, and recognize the Mormon believer inside, but he no longer reigns on high. In fact, he is the background nursing his wounds.

Comment by: Jonathan

2009-05-30T16:22:49Z

It’s good to realize that I’m not alone.

If I had to take the analogy way too far, I would say the believer moved out of the house hastily. He left a lot of his furniture, CDs, and stuff behind. I’m keep his stuff around because I’m either too lazy to get rid of it, because I’m used to the house the way it is, or because his stuff is useful. But I have a feeling that he’s never coming back.

If that makes sense.

Comment by: Sunday in Outer Blogness: Back again edition! | Main Street Plaza

2009-05-30T23:35:07Z

[...] Mormonism meant being true to themselves: Kullervo has always been a Pagan, Jonathan’s inner infidel overcame his Mormon side, and Mormon Andrew had an atheist hiding inside. In a similar vein, ChristFollower discusses how he [...]

Comment by: Main Street Plaza » Sunday in Outer Blogness: Back again edition!

2010-10-20T12:30:33Z