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Uchtdorf, Halvorsen and Ford, OH MY!

I find myself getting upset, maybe even angry, over small things on Facebook. All of them are in some way related to religion, whether it’s obvious upon first glance or not. I’ve told my husband on occasion that prior to leaving the LDS church, I never experienced true anger. Frustration? Countless times. Disappointment? Of course. Disgust or irritation? Yes. But never a pure anger. Some, especially those who are religious, might be thinking, that’s wonderful. Why would you want to experience anger? Anger is a negative emotion, therefore, it is from the devil. I grew up believing this wholeheartedly, which I truly believe contributed in good measure to my suppression of most emotions. But I’m angry now. Despite the belief among the religious that being angry at god is the main reason why individuals leave religion, I can’t claim that sentiment. I am not angry at god. I am, however, angry at Joseph Smith. This man was real. This is something that can, and has been, proven. I’m angr