We're having a lot of new people sign up lately, which is great! I'm wondering where you all are coming from. How did you find out about PostMormon.org? You who have been here for awhile feel free to answer too. Thanks!

I followed the link from the Exmormon Foundation's website.

A lady at the North Logan Library told me about it. I think she heard about it in the newspaper. 

A friend at work informed me of the difference between post-mormon and ex-mormon. It's the first I'd heard the term post-mormon. I typed it into my browser, and voila! My friend didn't even know about the site.

 

More importantly, at home took a few minutes to read the home page. I sat staring at the monitor amazed at how much I related to the message. My husband wandered in and then we both stared at the monitor, thoroughly engaged. We found ourselves agreeing with many of the ideas expressed in the post-mormon magazine. At that point we hadn't made the decision to formally abandon our religious heritage yet, although we were well on our way.

 

For the first time, we encountered an arena where discussions around mormon beliefs are subject to logic. The explanations are far closer to reality than we'd ever experienced, and honest to the effects they have on individuals. In contrast, I found the "leaven in bread" article on the FARMS site (that I reference in a separate thread) both insulting to my intelligence and condescending.

 

I appreciate that the ideas discussed in the post-mormon magazine aren't expressed in a hateful way (like some ex-mormon sites) or in a way or that tries to convince you to believe some alternative religion (like some anti-mormon sites).   

 

So now I've graduated to the community forum, where I feel comfortable venting. And laughing!

 

Oh, and I also wrote my letter of resignation last weekend. It only took 4 hours and it's a concise 2.5 pages. Perhaps I'll never actually send it, but it is good therapy to put into words the specific reasons why my family is "discontinuing our participation in the mormon religion" (to put it lightly). Whenever the dogma haunts me, I pull out my letter and read it to myself. I also don't have to keep practicing that conversation in my head that will inevitably be provoked in reality by a well-meaning ward member or family member who begs the question, in which case my letter will come in handy.

 

At this point, my husband and I are viewing the whole experience like a bad car accident. It was expensive and incredibly inconvenient, but we are grateful that we still have our health and the rest of our lives to live. We are enjoying our children a lot more now that we have more time. Plus, we feel freer to parent them according to who they are and not according to institutional expectations for religious compliance. Our children are happier too.

 

 

 

I was praying fervently for further light and knowledge and suddenly their came a brilliant white light above my head that was brighter than the noon day sun.  Two personages appeared above my head and one said, referring to the personage with him..."this is my beloved son, here him"...The second personage then said "you will find the further light and knowledge you seek at Postmormon.org"  The rest is history as they say.

 

Actually I was lurking at the foyer and saw a link to this communitiy. 

I followed a link from RfM. I'm a regular there (under a different name).

Jeff-

 

I came by way of a google search a few years ago, finally coming to my senses I joined and truly have enjoyed myself.

 

I mean, really, where else can I find a bunch of folks that were suckers like me but finally got a case of the smarts!??!   Thanks, All!

 

-scientia 

I happened to hear about this site through the grapevine.

 

 

::cue the song::

 

"I heard it through the grapevine
Not much longer would you be mine.
Oh I heard it through the grapevine,
Oh and I'm just about to lose my mind.
Honey, honey yeah."

 

Thank you, Marvin....

 

Anyway, one of my wife's clients had apparently stumbled on the site when it was pretty brand new, as she struggled to find her way out of the church.  My wife told me about it, and I logged on...and haven't logged off since.  I think there were fewer than 100 registered members when I joined up. 

 

...sigh...

 

Look how big your baby has grown, Jeff!

peter_mary:

Look how big your baby has grown, Jeff!

 

I'm pretty pleased with how it's grown but I consider it our* baby not just my baby but thank you much anyway.   I should clarify that by "our" I mean everyone who participates here in one way or another, from being on our Board or Staff to contributing dollars to contributing content to participating in discussions to welcoming new members. PostMormon.org wouldn't be possible with out all of you. It truly is a community effort and community labor of love.

 

I'm very interested in finding out how others found us, so feel free to say so. It helps me know what's working and what needs work in terms of reaching out to others and letting them know we're here.

 

 

My sister, who lives in Logan, pointed me this direction.  I'm not sure how she heard about it.

 

Jane 

I believe someone from the Southern UT Exmo group told me about it.

 

I consulted my Urim and Thumim and it led me here. I had totally forgotten that I had it and one day when I was cleaning out an old closet full of stuff I found my Urim and Thumim. I dusted it off and strapped it on and behold and low I found postmormon.org.

 

 

Actually  the first time I ever went to the internet about mormonism I landed at RFM. I read the book of abraham stuff and had my mind blown. There was a link to postmo and the rest is history.

 

 

ft  

I used my handy divining rod, and it led me here. 

 

Actually, I'm not sure.  Jeff, was it ever advertised in Sunstone?  If not, then maybe I was just surfing.  Been too long.

 

mamajama

 

PS: I've actually seen folks use divining rods in the south, but they were usually looking for places to dig wells. 

Jeff Ricks:

We're having a lot of new people sign up lately, which is great! I'm wondering where you all are coming from. How did you find out about PostMormon.org? You who have been here for awhile feel free to answer too. Thanks!

 

 

 

 

I was at a a friend's birthday party and I met one of his friends (or maybe the wife of one of his friends) and somehow we started chatting about our mormon upbringings.  At some point I said something like "it's really good to be able to talk to someone about this.  There should really be support groups for people like us (meaning inactive mormons with very active mormon families)."  She agreed and said, "actually, there is this website postmormon.org that has been really helpful for me."  It was a few days before I actually checked it out, but I've been reading the discussions here pretty regularly ever since...and that was April 05 I think. 

 

At that time I would have just siad I was "inactive" and although I never really saw myself going back to church, it had never occurred to me to do any research about mormon doctrine or anything like that.  This site was really helpful in linking to other resources and I guess, like everyone else, the rest is history.  

 

-rainangel 

Bryan's post reminded me that it was the latter day lampoon link that brought me here as well.  How soon we forget.

  

I got here by accident.

 

I was looking at Latter-day Lampoon (before the name change) and they were down for maitenence. Their page referred people to the Peep Stone as an alternate source of humor while they were down.

 

I've been here ever since. 

I was bouncing around the Internet looking for some direction.  Found a link on answers.com (topic ex-mormon) with the tag "emphasizing a positive approach to life after leaving," and that is exactly what I was looking for and have found here.

Someone on the CA Exmo mailing list was arranging a meet to go see a speaker, and I googled him. I found something on the Ex-Mormon Foundation about him which linked to an article he wrote which was hosted here. I hadn't heard of the site before and I went to the main URL to check it out. It seemed nice, and I'm a sucker for internet forums. :)

I'm pretty sure it was just a google search. I honestly don't remember.

I found a link to the "Native American DNA and Its Impact on Mormonism" article by Dr. Simon Southerton in the magazine. I think the link was on exmormon.org. And then found my way into the forum from the magazine.

MarriedtoaTBM:I found a link to the "Native American DNA and Its Impact on Mormonism" article by Dr. Simon Southerton in the magazine. I think the link was on exmormon.org. And then found my way into the forum from the magazine.

 

Thanks for the responses to this thread so far. It's very helpful to know how people are finding out about us. Keep the responses coming!

 

 

An angel with a flaming sword told me I needed to join... Or maybe it was a link on the View From the Foyer bulletin board that drew me here. Something like that.

Amberale posted a thread on Further Light and Knowledge about the new billboard, so I followed the link. I might know some of you if you also post in the DAMU. I just recently changed my username to Hueffenhardt, before that I was Dave Sigmann, and before that I was enochville.

Found it while surfing informative websites.  Didn't start visiting "The Community Forum" on a regular basis unitl Jeff personally introduced himself and the website at a recent So Ut PostMo meeting.  Thanks Jeff!

tw

I have been a regular on thefoyer.org for some time and this site was linked by someone there mentioning your new billboard. I decided to register so I could see the billboard.

 

You are doing a good thing.  I don't know if I will become active on this board yet, after all I just registered. Time will tell. 

someone told me about hismin and i linked from there to the exmormon foundation and to here.  This is the first page i came across that i actually liked after going through all the links.

seryozha:someone told me about hismin and i linked from there to the exmormon foundation and to here.  This is the first page i came across that i actually liked after going through all the links.

 

Another note to say, thanks to those who have or will offer feedback in this thread. It helps to know how people find us.

 

TW, I didn't realize that you are someone I met at your meeting!

I just found you today through latterdaymainstreet.com. I look forward to reading some of the posts and information you've compiled.

Caryn :)
 

The Sacred Sister:

I just found you today through latterdaymainstreet.com. I look forward to reading some of the posts and information you've compiled.

Caryn :)
 

 

Hi Caryn,

 

Thanks for droping by, we'll look forward to you joining our dialogue.  We have a sticky thread at the top of the list call "Tag You're It", where you can take a little time and introduce yourself if you feel so motivated.  Hope to hear more from you.

 

Harry 

Where I find everything, Google.  Searched under ex mormon forum.

I found out about "postmormon.org" from Wikipedia. While I was browsing for information on another religious-oriented topic, I saw a sidebar about Wikipedia's Mormon Collection, including a link to an article about "cultural Mormons." That caught my eye, and there was a link to "postmormon.org" among the external links.

Hi, ft!

 

I went back and edited my rather lengthy initial posting. I thought that I should stick with just answering the question that was posed in this topic for now rather than posting at great length ... ;-)

 

I hope that's OK!

Hi, ft!

 

I went back and edited my rather lengthy initial posting. I thought that I should stick with just answering the question that was posed in this topic for now rather than posting at great length ... ;-)

 

I hope that’s OK!

 

 

 

I wouldn't worry about being too lengthy. Sometimes you need to express yourself.

 

 

ft

I was driving up main street here in Logan yesterday and saw the billboard.  My "active" friend said something like "What's that crap all about?" and I just made a mental note to visit sometime since I've pretty much made up my mind to leave the church recently.  I'm not really ready to tell my friends and family, and it's kind of nice to have some sort of support, so I think I'm going to become a regular.

I was in one of my classes up on campus and a few girls were complaining about the "new anti-mormon billboard" up on the south end of Logan.  I'm not anti, but  confused so I figured it wouldn't hurt to check it out.  In their complaining that actually kind of campaigned cuz I rarely go to the south end and wouldn't have known about the website otherwise.

Just a note: I'm originally from California and attending USU as well.  I actually came out here for the Mormon enviornment, hunting down a wife, that sort of thing.  Funny how my best friends out here are either "apostate" like myself or not LDS.

woo hoo Billboard success

Chowder:I was driving up main street here in Logan yesterday and saw the billboard.  My "active" friend said something like "What's that crap all about?" and I just made a mental note to visit sometime since I've pretty much made up my mind to leave the church recently.  I'm not really ready to tell my friends and family, and it's kind of nice to have some sort of support, so I think I'm going to become a regular.

Dude...this is SO what we wanted to hear!  You ARE the target demographic!  (How's that make you feel?  A PostMo Golden Contact! )

 

No, seriously, it is precisely people like you--who are struggling to make sense out of their thoughts and feelings concerning the church, but have nowhere to turn--that are the reason that billboard went up, and this website exists.  We hope you do find a comfortable place here, but also, know that we aren't here to talk you in to or out of whatever course you ultimately choose.  We just support you being here, and will engage with you if you choose.

 

Thanks for checking us out!

duryen:I was in one of my classes up on campus and a few girls were complaining about the "new anti-mormon billboard" up on the south end of Logan.  I'm not anti, but  confused so I figured it wouldn't hurt to check it out.  In their complaining that actually kind of campaigned cuz I rarely go to the south end and wouldn't have known about the website otherwise.

Please rest assured that we aren't "anti" Mormon, either.  We're "Post" Mormon, meaning we don't believe anymore, but we aren't fighting the church...we're recovering from it.  If you are in fact confused about how you feel about the church, you'll certainly find a lot of informed folk here who can be counted upon to express an opinion!  But as I promised Chowder, we aren't here to talk you into abandoning the faith, just supporting you in asking the hard questions and deciding for yourself, with your eyes wide open, what is the best course for you to take.

 

Regardless of your present state of activity, we welcome your participation with open arms!

 

Oh, and tell the ladies that you checked us out, and we turned out to be nice folks who aren't "anti" at all!  Suggest they drop by...chat a spell...

 

...I'll make a pot of tea...

peter_mary:

 

 

...I'll make a pot of tea...

Better yet a pot of coffee