Frank, I may not understand what you’re saying, but I don’t think you have to be constantly repenting your whole life. We all have trials and temptations, but as long as you don’t act on them there’s no need for repentance. Well, I guess we also should repent of the desire to sin like the Nephites did, but that’s different.

I’ve been seeing these “beliefs” quite a bit lately. Usually, in members who are in opposition to the doctrines of our church. I am a “homosexual.” I will be in repentance for the rest of my life. I will never have a partner to share life with. I really suffer a lot, but, I know The Father has christened this church his. One must believe in the doctrines and leaders of this holy institution in order to move forward spiritually. Good social and Christian values can be had in many churches if that’s all that is desired. Please read the scriptures and pray always and ask for blessings from the priesthood. Letting doubt seep in is dangerous. Don’t listen to those who fell away because of unbelief. Believe me, there’s nothing worse than living without the tender mercies of our Lord and the blessings of his priesthood. If you are here, then you are here for a reason. The Lord knows your heart and has blessed you beyond your knowledge.

One of the biggest fundamentals within the LDS religion is a belief and knowledge that Christ’s church was restored via Joseph Smith. Also that Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon. While faith in Christ is extremely important, having a belief in the restoration of the church lays the groundwork for much of our doctrine. If you don’t believe that the restoration happened or in Joseph Smith or in the Book of Mormon, it’s hard to grasp other doctrines within the LDS religion.