tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318606957645672999.post4567845011838678697..comments2023-09-29T06:24:50.012-06:00Comments on A POST-MORMON LIFE: An Outsider's Perspective Of Mormonismpostmormongirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13455759739126093761noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318606957645672999.post-57734210997740977392013-03-26T06:22:31.877-06:002013-03-26T06:22:31.877-06:00Good thoughts. I have been guilty of thinking '...Good thoughts. I have been guilty of thinking 'never Mormons' can not completely understand. <br /><br />As a post Mormon we have a unique vantage point; we can see things from both the inside and the outside. Looking back, with no blinders on, I am often amazed I ever believed and testified those beliefs to others; however, I did for many years. Those experiences help me relate to the true believers and to the thinking/believing as well. <br /><br />Now I am one of the outsiders Donna mentions; wondering why and/or how intelligent members can remain blind to the negatives about their faith. I understand on one hand because I was there for so many years. On the other hand I shake my head and say hmmmm. <br /><br />I am so glad I have been turned inside out.Just Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17617582702842642998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318606957645672999.post-62020735969449547802013-03-23T16:51:48.068-06:002013-03-23T16:51:48.068-06:00Good point Donna - I forgot to think about that pa...Good point Donna - I forgot to think about that particular angle. :)postmormongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13455759739126093761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7318606957645672999.post-7849784227652535302013-03-23T16:45:20.684-06:002013-03-23T16:45:20.684-06:00It's true, that outsiders who take the time to...It's true, that outsiders who take the time to research do understand the "big picture" vision of Mormonism. But depending on their own experience, they may not understand why and/or how intelligent members can remain blind to the negatives about their faith.<br /><br />I really enjoyed Krakauer's book. :)Donna Bantahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01271377907141866718noreply@blogger.com