I got baptized in 2018 and a few days ago I finally saw the bigger picture.
Pretty much what the title says. I was born Lutheran in California, but spent my high-school years at a boarding school in Utah where I was indoctrinated. Four days ago, I found this sub, and began realizing the lies, manipulation, cult language, etc. After watching Radio Free Mormon on YouTube it hit me, I joined a fcking cult. I said that I was too smart to fall for cult shit and they still fcking got me. I was so pissed, I built a campfire and burned my quad. Now, I'm finding out shit everyday. For a while, I was in denial, and tried to ignore some of the things I heard/saw. I mean, I really went hungry every Wednesday just so the First Presidency could eat five star meals? I sacrificed my time and money just so some rich guys could get richer? I preached the word and actively attempted to convert people even after my mission, just to find out I was marketing for a damn MLM! Eight years of my life, believing I was actually spreading the Word of Christ, and instead, I was getting the leadership new fcking assets. Why the fck does a Christian church need a stock portfolio and for-profit enterprises? What Christian church cares about a damn trademark? I'm sorry for rambling, but I'm pissed!