Patty, I was a life long Mormon (born and raised in the church) and became a Catholic in March. I too suffered from feeling excluded and judged for having doubts about Mormonism. Mormons on the whole can be quite judgmental and harsh to those who question their faith, as Zerinus so perfectly illustrated with his posts to you. For years, as I struggled with my doubts about Mormonism, I was accused of lacking faith, being insincere, of being a sinner, by my family members and church acquaintances, whomever I opened up to and told that I was having problems with Mormon doctrine and history. Some were arrogant and rude, like Zerinus; others were nicer and well-meaning, but the message was always the same: it was all my fault, I wasn’t worthy of the spirit, I doubted too much, I thought too much, I read too much, I was insincere in my searching for a testimony. For years I struggled with anger and depression at these rejections by my community - the people who mattered most to me in my life. I encourage you to attend mass regularly, talk to your parish priest, and pray. Rebecca offers very good advice in that regard. And know always that you are blessed and that God loves you and is happy that you have returned to His family in the Catholic Church. I have found peace at last as a Catholic. You too will find such peace as you grow in your faith.
God bless you.
NS
