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Lost Sheep @lostsheep854572.bsky.social · 8h

I didn't think anyone was mourning the three hour church block

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Lost Sheep @lostsheep854572.bsky.social · 1d

Whatever. Scary movie night at my house is divine

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Lost Sheep @lostsheep854572.bsky.social · 2d

I don't know if it's changed, but the church used to mainly employ underpaid undergrads and service missionaries for their digital needs. They're probably doing the best they can.

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Lost Sheep @lostsheep854572.bsky.social · 3d

I'm still torn about this idea. It looks great when full, but it looks obviously incomplete otherwise.

Lost Sheep @lostsheep854572.bsky.social · 4d

"This plush captures that same spirit [of Jesse Strang]...only softer, slightly less heretical, and far less likely to force you into exile."

Lost Sheep @lostsheep854572.bsky.social · 4d

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Lost Sheep @lostsheep854572.bsky.social · 7d

He looks... so old

Lost Sheep @lostsheep854572.bsky.social · 7d

I don't remember all my ideas, but I think one was a divine stag (definite Princess Mononoke influence) and one was a knight (like wearing the armor of God with a cool sword).

In short, as a youth, I thought there should have been a Mormon that was a Digimon.

Lost Sheep @lostsheep854572.bsky.social · 7d

I actually attempted to sketch some ideas from this when I was in high school (or maybe Jr. High... it was awhile ago... and I don't have the sketch books from my youth). I was taught that Mormon meant "more good", which was a great starting point but left a lot open. /

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Lost Sheep @lostsheep854572.bsky.social · 7d

THEY BROUGHT YOU COOKIES?!?!

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Lost Sheep @lostsheep854572.bsky.social · 7d

I donate to my county food bank, but... I'm worried

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Lost Sheep @lostsheep854572.bsky.social · 7d

Not to excuse this behavior, but this young man and every single family member would have experienced stigma from their ward (congregation) just because he returned early (prior to two years). Plus, there were probably other issues already, hence why he was sent home. So heartbreaking.

Lost Sheep @lostsheep854572.bsky.social · 10d

I feel this, although my story is different. At this point in my perspective, I don't know who does feel welcome at church.

I was single for a long time. We were childless for many years after. I was a graduate student for a long time. My spouse lost their testimony. I was put in primary.

Lost Sheep @lostsheep854572.bsky.social · 10d

I believe this makes Sam an Aggie

Lost Sheep @lostsheep854572.bsky.social · 11d

Very heartbreaking

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Lost Sheep @lostsheep854572.bsky.social · 15d

I do actually think that's how a lot of members study their scriptures

Lost Sheep @lostsheep854572.bsky.social · 16d

The speaker sounds like he's mad at his poor audience

Lost Sheep @lostsheep854572.bsky.social · 16d

Caffeine tablets would have sparser benefits

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Lost Sheep @lostsheep854572.bsky.social · 17d

I'm almost motivated to post a thread of all the coffee alternatives for caffeine sources that I've tried.

Living as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meant that I could not drink coffee. Caffeine consumption is between fine and condoned, leading to questionable choices.

The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 17d

Tariffs have rapidly increased the price of coffee—a drink with almost no nutritional value and lots of functional substitutes. Yet coffee may also be the one thing Americans can’t live without, @elcush.bsky.social writes: