You did the honorable thing by telling your bishop and I commend you for that!Thomas wrote: ↑September 30th, 2017, 9:41 pmNot only did I tell my bishop I have been re-baptized, I invited him to be re-baptized. He said he was going to call the Stake President and that I should expect to hear from him. That was several months ago and the only thing I have heard from the church is a card asking me to come back from the ward.Jonesy wrote: ↑September 30th, 2017, 9:01 pm Thomas, I share a similar story as you. Have you been re-baptized? If so, have you told your bishop that? In my case I was about to be re-baptized, but the bishop said that if I did then he would have to excommunicate me. He even asked that if I go through with it then for me to resign rather than go through a council.
Looking back, I was fully in deception. I had very similar thoughts. I even had various experiences after.
It wasn't until I emailed a good trustworthy friend, who I'd been out of touch with, and asked his opinion that altered my course. So, how was it that in my full deception could I come out of it? It took faith from outside. I suppose that I gave way for a spot in me for the faith to be planted. And his words of faith were carried by the Spirit into my heart. It changed me over night when I read his email. It truly was a miracle. It was embarrassing to come back, too! After that, there were others put in my place to ease my way and understanding back in the church. I maybe took it harder than I should have.
Anyways, I just want you to know that there's more of your journey to experience. I likely don't have that faith that could alter your course, but I hope that at least you can keep a place open in your heart to come back.
I am wondering if the church has changed their tactics. Perhaps they feel it is best to ignore it now but who knows. Maybe the axe is coming. If it is, I am fine with it. It will be my opportunity to do what God has asked of me.
I not saying this to be condescending but I am not surprised that you feel that way after turning back from baptism. If you turn from the path, you lose all the knowledge you have gained.
My re-baptism filled me with the spirit. Filled me with love and the spirit of prophecy. The scriptures opened up more fully to me. Prophecy was given to me about my future.
-Finrock