![]() ![]() Ultimate confrontation was drawing near and the world seemed very dark and lonely. With each new idea that challenged my sacredly held religious worldview I became frantic. At first, I tried to separate and balance two different worldviews, but as time passed they pulled closer and eventually collided, forcing me to work ever harder to keep them separate. The world I was coming to know did not match the world I thought to exist. As I grew older, became more educated, and experienced more of the outside world, I was encountering cognitive dissonance. Nevertheless, there was a growing problem - I wasn’t happy. ![]() Mormons are generally good-hearted and wellmeaning. In my many years as a member I had wonderful experiences and made many great friends. Those who live the church’s teaching of integrity and honesty, discipline and moderation, and pursuit of education often enjoy a great deal of personal success. ![]() As a Mormon I devoted considerable amounts of time and material in furthering the purposes of the church, including serving a two-year mission to Okinawa, Japan. I was born and brought up as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He currently works as an MRI Technologist. Pearson Solen is happily married with two wonderful children, and resides in Bellingham, Washington. ![]()
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