I am a married Mormon who doesn't wish to make waves but I want to live my life without some of the more excessive expectations of legalistic Mormonism. I currently do so discretely. This really only constitutes a drink or two with friends on occasion. My spouse is a very conservative Mormon as was I when we married (That has since changed but I do still feel Mormonism to be "spiritually productive" but not necessarily a required, all encompassing lifestyle that it professes itself to be) , and drinking at all is prohibited, very strictly. I want to be totally open with my wife about all things but don't feel that it would be very well received, and its frankly not worth the heart burn it would give her. I feel it is an ethical dilemma. It really is of no consequence and I can't go through life living a lifestyle for others...yet in being/living honestly with myself, I am less than totally open/transparent with my spouse......
Mormon Ethical dilemma
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Philippians 2:10-11New King James Version (NKJV)
10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, 11 and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, 11 and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
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You should always be honest with your spouse about things.
I'd recommend starting the discussion with the most important things, which is probably your relationship God and not alcohol. Let her in and understand what it is you're going through.
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My advise is to tell your wife that Joseph Smith on numerous occasions drank alcohol. I can give you references if you so wish. And if your wife is strict about the "word of wisdom" just check that she only cooks meat in winter or in times of famine.
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12 Yea,flesh also of beasts and of the fowls of the air, I, the Lord, have ordained for the use of man with thanksgiving; nevertheless they are to be used sparingly;
13 And it is pleasing unto me that they should not be used, only in times of winter, or of cold, or famine." D.o.C. 89 12-13
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12 Yea,flesh also of beasts and of the fowls of the air, I, the Lord, have ordained for the use of man with thanksgiving; nevertheless they are to be used sparingly;
13 And it is pleasing unto me that they should not be used, only in times of winter, or of cold, or famine." D.o.C. 89 12-13
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As an actual Mormon, I'd suggest taking this down to the Christianity & World Religions forum.
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