tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14231518.comments2023-09-30T07:11:12.483-07:00pilgrimstepsjanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06538362162139679868noreply@blogger.comBlogger4955225tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14231518.post-53879916475777208572011-05-15T23:45:29.076-07:002011-05-15T23:45:29.076-07:00You made some good points there. I did a search on...You made some good points there. I did a search on the topic and found most people will agree with your blog.Penis Enlargement Pillshttp://www.factspenisenlargement.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14231518.post-48340929450659977132011-04-20T04:14:29.399-07:002011-04-20T04:14:29.399-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.sewa mobilhttp://griyamobilkita.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14231518.post-21065927581253632662011-04-18T17:38:42.624-07:002011-04-18T17:38:42.624-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.rental elfhttp://rentalmobil911.webs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14231518.post-41413766667846186492010-11-29T12:07:07.723-08:002010-11-29T12:07:07.723-08:00A year and a half later...I'm reading this for...A year and a half later...I'm reading this for the first time and crying. I googled "Lds interfaith marriage" last night and found Deborah's post on X2 about her interfaith marriage, which linked me here. I just wanted to thank you for sharing your story. I'm amazed to know how many people go through similar situations. It's strangely comforting because there have been many times I have felt alone and misunderstood.<br /><br />I've been married just over 5 years. My husband was a convert to the church and fully active when we married. It was only a few short months into our marriage that he started expressing his concerns and disbelief in church doctrine. At this point he is completely uniterested in the church and I don't expect he will ever be active again.<br /><br />I noticed in the comments you mentioned further postings on this subject (I should actually go to your blog and see if there have been additional posts) but I just wanted to mention how helpful I think it would be. There are so many side points to this subject and navigating it can be so difficult. I would love to hear more on how other people deal with the misguided intentions of church members; the difficulties of raising children; how to cope with negative emotions that can arise. I dealt with my initial feelings of anger and betrayal a few years ago and we went through a stage where we both considered divorce. I have always felt the best I could do for him was to love him unconditionally and for each of us to live our lives the best way we knew how. For me that means consistent church and temple worship. And while I don't feel the anger I used to feel, there is still frustration knowing my life will most likely never be what I initially planned.<br /><br />My point is, thank you for sharing so openly. It has been truly been a blessing for me and I look forward do reading more of your posts. <br /><br />-audrijoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14231518.post-14884141199416827862010-10-15T14:34:32.081-07:002010-10-15T14:34:32.081-07:00Excellent blog.
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When I couldn't login to blogger tonite (why, I don't know), I just deceided to go ahead and post at my new digs instead. :)<br /><br />It's not quite ready for its offical launch yet, but it's getting close!janahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06538362162139679868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14231518.post-32607331710479828132010-09-30T21:12:19.777-07:002010-09-30T21:12:19.777-07:00Why two blogs with the same content? Inquiring min...Why two blogs with the same content? Inquiring minds want to know.Vajrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316098020907016693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14231518.post-49805700999932463212010-09-23T14:50:07.855-07:002010-09-23T14:50:07.855-07:00so_awesome!so_awesome!galen dara https://www.blogger.com/profile/02987352194018060353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14231518.post-17761833330442087482010-09-22T23:41:36.587-07:002010-09-22T23:41:36.587-07:00found my way over here from fMH and loved this pos...found my way over here from fMH and loved this post. I myself am a recovering potty mouth. I do think sometimes profanity can make a statement. It's like a wake up call, a little shocker. It of course only works if you don't overuse it, or it looses all shock value. I don't use the Lord's name in vain, that's where I personally draw the line, but everything else is just words to me. I feel that you can say plenty horrendous things without using profanity.<br /><br />If you have some time, please check out www.mollymormonseviltwin.blogspot.com and tell me what you think. Thanks :)Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01015607978890980185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14231518.post-74121259951806812252010-09-21T20:52:19.335-07:002010-09-21T20:52:19.335-07:00" I can see why profanity needs to be used wi..." I can see why profanity needs to be used with caution, because of the possibility of "burning" those blogreaders who are only just barely acquainted with feminism or who might be turned-off by a bit of bullshit."<br /><br />That goes to the heart of the matter for me. I want to convert those Mormon women who are just starting to explore feminism. If there's a chance they could be turned off by profanity in a tweet like that, I don't think it's worth the risk. Should they be turned off? No, but it's still a possibility. If we're going to be risky, I'd rather it be because of our ideas, and not our curse words.<br /><br />I think this goes back to the discussion we had about whether we want the blog to be a bridge or a haven. For those bridge people, being aware of the sensitivities of our audience is important. Haven people are probably less concerned with that and more concerned with authenticity and the power of the message. I think there's validity to both sides, though at the moment, I favor the bridge. If I'm going to survive Mormonism, I need other women to join me there as feminists. So no doubt there's a self-interested aspect to where I come down.Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10155207967577734984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14231518.post-16595019307287837472010-09-21T10:58:59.015-07:002010-09-21T10:58:59.015-07:00jana: thank you. i too am a fan of resisting bul...jana: thank you. i too am a fan of resisting bullshit of all types. this meant that i often felt like i was "doing it wrong" over the years, but i am convinced that there is no "right" way to do feminism. it just needs to be done. lots. in lots of ways. including fun, sort of obscene, and irreverent ones. your courageous voice is always welcome to my ears. jAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14231518.post-7965959731513195642010-09-20T22:17:01.256-07:002010-09-20T22:17:01.256-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Kaimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16444851495314976093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14231518.post-21965144908397335572010-09-20T22:16:47.696-07:002010-09-20T22:16:47.696-07:00Great topic, Jana. I think there's a lot to t...Great topic, Jana. I think there's a lot to this. <br /><br />Of course, profanity can be misused. It often is, used indiscriminately, just noise, drowning out content. Mindless yelling doesn't really convey much content. <br /><br />On the other hand, careful use of strong language can be a jolt, to make folks pay attention, to break from the existing discussion norms which, let's face it, were created by patriarchy, and which tend to be very status quo reinforcing. <br /><br />For instance, one very effective piece of feminist writing I saw recently was The Terrible Bargain We Have Regretfully Struck, by Melissa McEwan at the popular feminist blog Shakesville. <br /><br />She talks about ways that women are expected to endure small bits of misogyny from many of their male friends, relatives, co-workers, and how any sort of protest is painted as a feminist overreaction. And to illustrate the choice, she uses a perfect metaphor. She writes that she distrusts men, because <br /><br />"I never know when I might next get knocked off-kilter with something that puts me in the position, once again, of choosing between my dignity and the serenity of our relationship. Swallow shit, or ruin the entire afternoon?"<br /><br />That stark choice illustrates the violence of the imposition on her, and the incredible unreasonableness of the implied demand that she simply keep the peace. I don't know if another word choice would be as effective. <br /><br />So I say, brava, Jana. Using words like bullshit may be offensive in some settings. But don't we have bigger things to complain about? Like, for instance, the real bullshit that society imposes on women? <br /><br />And hey, that suggests one possible compromise. Out of regard for the ears of sensitive patriarchal elites, you offer a deal: You'll stop using words like bullshit, when society stops imposing bullshit patriarchal expectations and norms on women. <br /><br />I wonder who will blink first? :)Kaimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16444851495314976093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14231518.post-2718229737567505902010-09-20T21:53:56.646-07:002010-09-20T21:53:56.646-07:00As anyone who reads my blog knows, I'm a big f...As anyone who reads my blog knows, I'm a big fan of being abrupt, brash, direct and discomfiting. <br /><br />Partly it's because I have no patience left for bullshit, and partly it's because I don't believe in watering down the message to make it more palatable. For me, it feels somewhat dishonest. <br /><br />I see where it has its place, but it does seem to me that tip-toeing around in order to be certain to offend no one also has the effect of not creating substantial change. <br /><br />I do find it more than just a bit silly that the word "bullsh*t" even with the vowel removed was deemed "too offensive". More offensive than the fact that oppressing women and making them subservient to men is legitimately bullshit?Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09374110841642375968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14231518.post-72280823346378597712010-09-20T21:28:28.871-07:002010-09-20T21:28:28.871-07:00This is a tightrope for me, Jana. I suppose my cho...This is a tightrope for me, Jana. I suppose my choice to work to effect change within the system -- a system whose feedback loop keeps telling me it is suspicious and sometimes hostile to change -- affects how I reacted to this language on a group blog that seeks to build bridges while pushing boundaries. I had zero zip discomfort seeing the title of your blog post or reading your (fabulous) commentary. Maybe I'm too cautious. Maybe I'm too protective of this space that helps me (and I hope many many others bridge their internal and external worlds. I'm open to both possibilities.Deborahhttp://The-exponent.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14231518.post-71339217214843042972010-09-11T08:09:31.934-07:002010-09-11T08:09:31.934-07:00Thank you for sharing this. I'm not Quaker but...Thank you for sharing this. I'm not Quaker but admire these values so much.Rahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929421734793291609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14231518.post-17076935001354032452010-09-09T20:09:30.179-07:002010-09-09T20:09:30.179-07:00Don't you just love tabbies?Don't you just love tabbies?Vajrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316098020907016693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14231518.post-51544643574336132692010-09-09T20:08:34.094-07:002010-09-09T20:08:34.094-07:00Dear Jana,
So happy and relieved to learn that you...Dear Jana,<br />So happy and relieved to learn that you're fine. LOVE!Vajrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316098020907016693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14231518.post-23662121274629302772010-09-08T10:27:35.342-07:002010-09-08T10:27:35.342-07:00Jana, I'm thrilled and relieved to hear the ne...Jana, I'm thrilled and relieved to hear the news. You are, as always, my hero for so many reasons.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165696105698812361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14231518.post-43850269909379705362010-09-08T08:53:10.475-07:002010-09-08T08:53:10.475-07:00Excellent news, I am so happy for you :)Excellent news, I am so happy for you :)khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02788159137030617997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14231518.post-74354507242180177262010-09-08T04:53:59.661-07:002010-09-08T04:53:59.661-07:00I blogged about your experiment today. I'm no...I blogged about your experiment today. I'm not sure if it really fits in, but it was a story that was too cut not to share, and it reminded me of this experiment...Judy Jeutehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16226134160013164029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14231518.post-76249123274377822102010-09-07T19:47:25.965-07:002010-09-07T19:47:25.965-07:00Whew! That is a huge relief. Congrats on a clean...Whew! That is a huge relief. Congrats on a clean bill of health--may you have many, many more, with much less scariness attached.Leslie M-Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02434392840359276805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14231518.post-90390894501951370062010-09-07T15:09:08.985-07:002010-09-07T15:09:08.985-07:00I'm so glad, Jana. I'd seen you mention t...I'm so glad, Jana. I'd seen you mention that you had to have more testing, and I've been sending quiet little good thoughts your way and worrying about you.<br /><br />Elainelittlemissattitudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09826943351455750612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14231518.post-78593373835027875132010-09-07T14:30:17.467-07:002010-09-07T14:30:17.467-07:00Echoing your huge sigh of relief! whew!Echoing your huge sigh of relief! whew!JohnRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01822899155130408891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14231518.post-48844593099991640922010-09-07T14:22:34.602-07:002010-09-07T14:22:34.602-07:00very very relieved and happy for you!!very very relieved and happy for you!!galen dara https://www.blogger.com/profile/02987352194018060353noreply@blogger.com