07-06-2008, 03:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Misshalfway
Hello lost one.
lol Isnt that the truth? 
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As I have read your thread, I have the same question as others. Why two years? I know I don't know the details, but from my experience, getting recovering PA's on their feet and feeling the Spirit in their lives helps more than holding off on badly needed blessings because of technicalities. Hmmmm. And only talking to the bishop once a year doesn't seem like the program I have seen. Most repentant PA's meet with their bishops frequently if not weekly. When a person is baptized they are clean every whit and a clear indication that forgiveness is there. So, why two more years for priesthood and temple? It just doesn't seem right that he would put you on an immediate probation after membership is restored. I know the church used to be very hard for this kind of thing, but it seems the more they learn, the more compassionate and encouraging they are being. Perhaps your bishop is less informed about newer approaches.
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To be honest, i really dont know why. I am going to write an email today, to my Stake President, as like you, i feel that there is something not quite right. Im also stumped as to why im only getting to see him once a year. I didnt want to turn this into a thread, where i bash my Bishop, But i do feel that he is being over hard on this and really isnt showing any love, if truth be told, he is being quite cold towards me. I spoke to a friend who has known my Bishop for over 40 years and served with him the last time he was a Bishop. This was a long time ago. At least 20 years. This has made me think that, this is where my Bishops thinking might be coming from. As you said, the church used to be hard on this kind of thing. Maybe he thinks, they still are. I think my best bet is to contact the Stake.
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I am also wondering what recovery program seems to be working for you. I know that the 12 steps are quite effective, especially the LDS version.
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Im not using a program. I simply recognised that i had a problem, understood why it was, not only wrong, But also the damage it did to those around me. Once i understood that the issue was bigger than, just me, i had no option but to give it up.
Sorry if that isnt really helpful, but its what i have done. I would have loved to have done a church program. It seems ive got into the habit of fixing things on my own. |
Hope that made sense.
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