PostSecret and Mormonism – Faking It
Last night PostSecret included another Mormon-related card. This one is interesting in that it generated quite a bit of searching for the blog behind the “Faking It” sentiment. A number of links showing up in the search engines turn out to be malware, but the actual link is listed here after the jump…
Since PostSecret rotates its images out each week, I’m including the card here:
"Faking It" - posted 2/21/10 @ postsecret.blogspot.com
The blog is at makebelievemormon.blogspot.com, though there isn’t a lot there yet. She’s only been blogging for a month, with 10 posts.
Sometimes these solo blogs are more for the individual, something akin to a personal journal for therapy. But it also seems very lonely, as there are so many stories like this. Many people who struggle with aspects of the Mormon faith seem to think they are unique in these struggles, and they feel completely isolated and alone.
I think we are fortunate to have our group, and I think it is especially valuable to work out faith struggles in a personal, rather than on-line, setting. It is too easy for people sitting behind a keyboard and, likely, a pseudonym to spout off without regard for the individual. The discussions that we have had together are, I think, rare, and difficult to find for many who would otherwise benefit from them.
It isn’t lost on me that I am pointing out the limits of on-line forums as we, ourselves, begin to share our discussions in just such a forum. My hope is that we can archive these and continue our discussions here, while others who lack the relationships to consider these things in a serious and supportive way might listen in and participate.