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Originally Posted by norawhitman
Hi!
Ny name is Nora, I am a convert to the church of (officially) 8 years, though I have not been active for the past 2 or 3.
I was very excited about the church. I love the structure. I love the institution as a whole (I even went to and graduated from BYU), but I have come to learn that that is what I believe in- the institution and the goodness of some people. I do not believe in much of the doctrine, or even the plan of salvation anymore.
I love church, and I love to go to church. I really want to go to relief society and Sunday School because I enjoy spending time with other intelligent moral people. However I feel like that perhaps that is hypocritical- to go to church for the social benefits.
What is your (anyones) advice/thoughts?
Thank you-
Nora
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My gut response is -- go anyway.
It certainly cannot do you any HARM going to Church, even if you do not inwardly feel like you believe it.
The Lord is willing to work with whatever degree of willingness we have.
I hope your concerns are addressed. Let us know if we can clarify anything for you. Some folks leave the Church for reasons that, tragically, have no grounds as far as the actual gospel of Jesus Christ is concerned. They leave for the wrong reasons.
If you have doubts...faith can be strengthened!!
Stay close to your Savior. Let Him lead you and guide you.