The issue for me is I live overseas now for the past 15 years and there is no LDS church within 600 miles and the church stopped updating online services. So I feel no use to continue on with the church anymore since I probably will never be able to attend one ever again in person. If there was a virtual LDS ward that would be perfect for people in my situation.
Maryann TaylorSeptember 17, 2021
I believe many leave the church because they are overwhelmed and stressed out by what they mistakenly believe is required of them. Instead of using the gospel for support, they carry it on their backs until they wear out. People who suffer from depression or have unrealistic expectations of themselves are especially vulnerable to this kind of burn-out. It is better to go without having a calling for a time than to leave the church. Satan loves to engage us in rigid "black & white" or "all or nothing" thinking. As members, we can help one another by avoiding this kind of teaching. We would all be a lot happier if we stopped comparing ourselves with others. We also need to let go of worrying about what others think of us and focus more on having a loving relationship with the Savior. He is patient. He is kind. He is happy with every small effort we make. When we do what we can reasonably do, he will make up the difference for us. We need to accept his gift.
MelSeptember 15, 2021
It's likely the many of tbe neighbors who you miss so much are still in your neighborhood. People who are no longer members don't fall of the face of the earth. If you miss them so much why not just spend time with them?
Linda WSeptember 14, 2021
Very well thought out and expressed. I gratefully shared it with a dear member. Thank you for taking the time to write this!!!
DougieSeptember 14, 2021
Excellent article! Generations unborn will hang in the balance based on this decision.
Mark DonaldsonSeptember 14, 2021
Great article! I am going to save this as a favorite in my browser. I will share it when I come across those who may be questioning their faith and thinking of checking out...forever! Thanks!
MikeSeptember 14, 2021
This is a great article! I love the comparison you made to the early Saints leaving and returning to what we are experiencing now. Returning is very possible! We all must remain vigilant to weather the storm and as we do can help others come back into the fold
ScottSeptember 14, 2021
Thank you for a wonderful article. Helped me understand some of my fears/doubts about the church.
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Rob JamesFebruary 27, 2026
The issue for me is I live overseas now for the past 15 years and there is no LDS church within 600 miles and the church stopped updating online services. So I feel no use to continue on with the church anymore since I probably will never be able to attend one ever again in person. If there was a virtual LDS ward that would be perfect for people in my situation.
Maryann TaylorSeptember 17, 2021
I believe many leave the church because they are overwhelmed and stressed out by what they mistakenly believe is required of them. Instead of using the gospel for support, they carry it on their backs until they wear out. People who suffer from depression or have unrealistic expectations of themselves are especially vulnerable to this kind of burn-out. It is better to go without having a calling for a time than to leave the church. Satan loves to engage us in rigid "black & white" or "all or nothing" thinking. As members, we can help one another by avoiding this kind of teaching. We would all be a lot happier if we stopped comparing ourselves with others. We also need to let go of worrying about what others think of us and focus more on having a loving relationship with the Savior. He is patient. He is kind. He is happy with every small effort we make. When we do what we can reasonably do, he will make up the difference for us. We need to accept his gift.
MelSeptember 15, 2021
It's likely the many of tbe neighbors who you miss so much are still in your neighborhood. People who are no longer members don't fall of the face of the earth. If you miss them so much why not just spend time with them?
Linda WSeptember 14, 2021
Very well thought out and expressed. I gratefully shared it with a dear member. Thank you for taking the time to write this!!!
DougieSeptember 14, 2021
Excellent article! Generations unborn will hang in the balance based on this decision.
Mark DonaldsonSeptember 14, 2021
Great article! I am going to save this as a favorite in my browser. I will share it when I come across those who may be questioning their faith and thinking of checking out...forever! Thanks!
MikeSeptember 14, 2021
This is a great article! I love the comparison you made to the early Saints leaving and returning to what we are experiencing now. Returning is very possible! We all must remain vigilant to weather the storm and as we do can help others come back into the fold
ScottSeptember 14, 2021
Thank you for a wonderful article. Helped me understand some of my fears/doubts about the church.
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