While I appreciate the spirit of a lot of this, it unfortunately reaches too far in a lot of areas and implies a lot of inaccuracies. Anything can sound suspicious when demonstrated in the right way. Which is why conspiracy theories can be so captivating. Selective information. You’ve reached your conclusion (presumably leaving the church) and then written a narrative that fits and justifies it. I’d be willing to bet that the idea of revering male presidents and musicians didn’t actually have any bearing on your outcome, but it fits in with the narrative so you might as well tack it on to make the article carry more weight. The problem with posts like this is that they amalgamate the problems and issues of many and present them as just one. The wrongdoings of a stake president and the slight of a Bishop some controversial lesson in Sunday school all becomes one thread. And it completely discounts all of the good that comes from the church. Almost every LDS woman I know is so empowered and strengthened by the church and the gospel. Unfortunately articles like this aren’t from people trying to gain a better understanding or help. They are just trying to justify their decision to leave. And I’m sure plenty of people will give you the validation you need to make you think it’s the best thing you’ve ever done. But from my perspective, if that is the sentiment you have towards the gospel, then you’ve entirely missed the point of it.