Now that the LDS Church has raised the

[Mrs. Funk]

Originally Posted by Requiem

You eloquently describe a serious problem. There exists among many in the Church an expectation of perfection that can never be attained. Yes we can make incremental improvements in specific areas; however, not achieving perfection should neither be a source of condemnation nor self imposed guilt.

Within some LDS wards and stakes there is all too often a rush to judgment when one falls out of the mainstream. Parents of children who err are often judged the most harshly and end up with a greater degree of suffering. I am consoled by the words of the Savior describing his role:

“He that is greatest among you shall be your servant” (Matt. 23:11).

“Whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted” (Matt. 23:12)

I know. It's frustrating. It's not like we know everyone's stories. We all have different abilities and strengths. We all struggle with different things. It's unfair and not requisite with the principles of the Atonement to criticize another for being, "less perfect" than we are.

[exUte]

Originally Posted by InVinoVeritas

bar, are more or less missionaries being sent home prematurely?

Also, does the Church's policy of disafellowship over excommunication for disavowed missionaries really keep them in the Church, or do they fall away anyway?

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