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An Interview with a Bishop

Our friends at Mormon Expression have put together an amazing interview with an active LDS Bishop. Hop over to the Mormon Expression site and enjoy the discussion. The Bishop details the struggles he faces to serve in his current office while going through the pangs of disaffection. Honest, straightforward and open, his words touch on some of the same issues many disaffected people have endured. Thanks to the Bishop and our very own Tom for this discussion.
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Dear family & friends

Dear Family and Friends,

I understand why many of you were deeply concerned with my previous letter.  I would like to address many of your concerns after I sent it.  I’m also aware that my original letter was a bit long and most, if not all of you haven’t read through it.  For those of you who read or skimmed though it you probably noticed that most of it was quotes and documents that I pulled from my own personal research.  So I apologize for those of you who weren’t interested in reading or seeing that stuff.
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I’m really not sure who I should put after the “Dear” in the greeting for this letter.  Truth is, I know perfectly well this will never leave my computer.  Where do I start?
 
Dear Ward Family?  That’s not accurate anymore I guess.  I’m not sure I feel that connection, at least not in the way I used to.  But then, every family has a black sheep. So maybe there is a place for me.
Dear Friends?  Something is missing for that to be truthful anymore.
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