This made me bawl. Literally cried tears of pain and sobbed in a way that has only happened a few times in my life.

Tip for Facebook mobile users: Use the option to open the article in your browser instead of within Facebook for better viewing.

https://snapshotsofchad.com/2016/01/29/dear-mormon-leaders/

NOTE: This post was blocked by Facebook because it goes against their “Community Standards”. This is a big part of why I repost my thoughts here in this blog, where they are under my control and are not subject to bullshit censorship by a cowardly enterprise.

https://www.facebook.com/seleleth/posts/10153902828144483

“‘We mourn with their families and friends when they feel life no longer offers hope,’ senior church leaders said through a spokesman.”

“We mourn” — Pat yourselves on the back.
“They feel” — Blame the victims.

No apologies. No admission of wrongdoing. And speaking through the public relations department.

New offenses, piled on top of former offenses.

https://www.deseretnews.com/article/865646414/LDS-Church-leaders-mourn-reported-deaths-in-Mormon-LGBT-community.html?pg=all

Very interesting observations. What do you think? Venting is welcome, but apparently not useful.

http://blog.uwgb.edu/alltherage/four-questions-on-the-catharsis-myth-with-dr-brad-bushman/

I would press the button. I wonder, does everyone make that claim? Because that button exists. It’s in the form of Google. It’s resting right in front of us and has been for years.

https://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=3446377&itype=CMSID&fullpage=1

I applaud people who take a stand like this while maintaining their beliefs. Not specifically for maintaining their beliefs, but for taking a stand.

“If nothing else, walk away from this blog piece with a greater compassion and empathy for this very difficult and impossible to understand trial.”

http://www.foedefamily.com/familyblog/?p=946