Well I grew up in a Mormon family. I really have nothing against the religion itself, and it even teaches some great things and ways to live your life. However, i feel that religion as a whole just is not for me. I haven't broken this news to my parents quite yet though. Anyways, to give a little more context I'm a 23 year old College Junior. I was living at home till Jan. of 2016 then I transfers to University about 100 miles away from my home town. (Phoenix Metro to Tucson (University of Arizona)). I really like it down there, I'm independent and living all on my own. I do still have a room back home and still considered living there until I officially get my very own house. I still associate with the LDS Church's institute of religion at UofA
mostly because it's a nice social circle to have and some support and FREE PARKING!
Anyways, my Dad is a Stake President within the Mormon faith. Basically a stake president presides over about 3,500-5,000 people which is called a Stake. And within that stake there's wards. Usually 6-9. He's had this calling since 2008. It's been quite the struggle having to juggle this with his career field as well. (Stake presidents don't get paid). He is retired now, but still does lots of legal arbitration's now so he's very busy!
However, he tends to be around people who almost seem perfect. Like for instance he meets with young men usually 18-20 years old before they go on their mission to help them get ready for it and such and these Young men and Young women almost seem perfect. They are very concerned regarding their appearance and being social. I grew up in sort of a snobby part of town which was dominated by Mormons. Like at least 50%. But for me I'm total opposite of these kids my Dad meets with. I drink Energy drinks, like lots of them. I am not super spiritual either. Not a straight A student, not athletic, not social either. I just feel like his expectations of how someone should be has been a bit polarized, that's all. Mormons where I grew up tend to throw up a sort of smoke screen in order to make it appear their lives are perfect and that they're perfect. I didn't serve a mission either due to medical reasons and depression.
Anyways, this took quite a bit of courage for me to post, so please be respectful in your responses
mostly because it's a nice social circle to have and some support and FREE PARKING!
Anyways, my Dad is a Stake President within the Mormon faith. Basically a stake president presides over about 3,500-5,000 people which is called a Stake. And within that stake there's wards. Usually 6-9. He's had this calling since 2008. It's been quite the struggle having to juggle this with his career field as well. (Stake presidents don't get paid). He is retired now, but still does lots of legal arbitration's now so he's very busy!
However, he tends to be around people who almost seem perfect. Like for instance he meets with young men usually 18-20 years old before they go on their mission to help them get ready for it and such and these Young men and Young women almost seem perfect. They are very concerned regarding their appearance and being social. I grew up in sort of a snobby part of town which was dominated by Mormons. Like at least 50%. But for me I'm total opposite of these kids my Dad meets with. I drink Energy drinks, like lots of them. I am not super spiritual either. Not a straight A student, not athletic, not social either. I just feel like his expectations of how someone should be has been a bit polarized, that's all. Mormons where I grew up tend to throw up a sort of smoke screen in order to make it appear their lives are perfect and that they're perfect. I didn't serve a mission either due to medical reasons and depression.
Anyways, this took quite a bit of courage for me to post, so please be respectful in your responses
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