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Originally Posted by Tully Mars
Well I base that comment on having worked with three LDS members and one ex LDS member. Two of the three told me any major decision in your life must be cleared by the church. I found that odd and asked "what do you mean by major?" "Moves, job changes stuff like that." Decisions by the church are something called "words of wisdom." Failing to follow these words will lead to your being shunned.
After knowing them and reading some article I think it's completely possible.
BTW the ex LDS member was pretty much thrown out of the church for wanting to divorce her husband who was molesting their daughter. Church said no, work it out. She filed anyway, they tossed her. The other two people I worked with, from what I saw, never spoke a word to her.
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I would have to say you have been misinformed. The LDS church leaves decisions to it's members. Now if someone was considering a job as a hit man or prostitute or some other job that was in direct violation of one of the 10 commandments, then they would advise against it.
I am LDS and have moved over 45 times in my life, never once did I ask for permission or even advice. I never consulted with the church for my career, my marriage or any other major decision, and I am in very good standing with the church.
Also, the Word of Wisdom, is the commandment to not drink alcohol or smoke or use illegal drugs. We don't refer to the teachings of the church leaders as "Words of Wisdom", even when we think there is wisdom in what they say.
What you are describing with your friend that was "kicked out" that sounds like she either didn't give the whole story, or she was actually a member of one of the many break-offs from the LDS church, such as the FLDS. My mother has had two divorces and is in perfectly good standing with the church.
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