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I would not last a day being a missionary at this point in my life. Sometimes I still have dreams that I am a missionary and they won’t let me go home to see my kids. Bleh. I am so glad my two sons will never have to leave for two years to waste their time on this.
*Why I left the Mormon Church: (https://www.mormontruths.com/why-i-left-the-mormon-church/)
Resources mentioned/used in this video:
*Manners for Mormon Missionaries Videos:
(https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpe4KHqzMOV8094j9KflB9140NjtGKTPS&si=pCKKdWtKESo18Eqs)
*Missionaries returning home early:
(https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2018/10/01/commentary-more-mormon/)
*Updated Missionary rules:
(https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/missionary-standards-for-disciples-of-jesus-christ/03-missionary-conduct?lang=eng)
*Why I regret my Mormon mission:
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uicAn4l9z4&t=18s)
*Missionary Doctrinal Handbook (Preach My Gospel): (https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/preach-my-gospel-a-guide-to-missionary-service?lang=eng)
*Tribune article on cost of serving a mission:
(https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2019/06/27/serving-mission-lds/)
*Rules for missionary supply funds (pre-paid debit card):
(https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/tools/help/missionary-support-cards?lang=eng)
*Connections between Boy Scouts and abuse in the Mormon church
(https://www.axios.com/2023/09/07/boy-scouts-mormon-netflix-sex-abuse-documentary#)
*Mission president avoiding medical care issues
(https://www.exmormon.org/d6/drupal/My-sisters-mission-president-could-have-killed-her.)
*Listing every rule Mormons are expected to follow:
(https://youtu.be/BYoCjhT2098?si=D8eFxdh1jP2X9ii4)
*Dress guidelines for female missionaries (Sisters):
(https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/callings/missionary/guidelines-for-sisters?lang=eng)
*Dress guidelines for male missionaries (Elders):
(https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/callings/missionary/guidelines-for-elders?lang=eng)
*My book, How to Leave the Mormon Church: An Exmormon's Guide for Rebuilding After Religion (https://www.amazon.com/How-Leave-Mormon-Church-Rebuilding/dp/B0CRS4DF2H)
*BYU article about missionaries dating each other: https://universe.byu.edu/2016/01/28/more-couples-meeting-future-spouses-during-missions1/
*My Mormon endowment explained video (https://youtu.be/_jXk53GhZr0)
*My Mormon garments explained video (https://youtu.be/CZVrRWfDHYU)
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