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So, let me get this straight... You are willing to throw out all your movies (that you enjoy) because an actor does something stupid? Why are you punishing yourself? Here's something to think about: He doesn't know you, nor does he really care about your opinion. I am going to enjoy my life. When I find something objectionable, I will remove that item from my life. But I see nothing that can be accomplished by throwing out quality movies or other work that he's done. BTW, while I may be blasted for this, I am wondering if the principle is the same. If your child told you they were attracted to the same sex, would you automatically throw out all your memories, photos and everything associated with that child IN PROTEST TO THEIR DECISION? With the increasing exposure of the Church, it's going to happen MORE AND MORE. I plan to ignore it and NOT talk about it. The press LOVES negativity because it sells. When you say that you hate something, you're doing FREE PUBLICITY for them. I'm not doing any publicity for anything I hate. Let it die with their current ratings.

I read the website. Being a "highly sensitive person" it really affected me. I hope that I can never understand the mindset behind such domestic abuse. It just saddens me that you say you love someone but you attempt to murder them. I think the term "abuse" has been abused. There needs to be a new word that implies more hostility and aggression. I hear "abuse" and somehow I'm always thinking about the boy who cried wolf and that it's not "that bad". Violence is definitely the proper term.

May there NEVER be "proof"! Why? "Proof" would "belittle" my testimony. "Proof's" would always be ridiculed anyway. Those things that are spiritual are answered in a spiritual way. Those things that are temporal & secular are answered in that way.

Okay, I'm going to be the blunt one about this. daenvgiell, Per your profile, you are 18 years old. He is the first person you have ever fallen in love with. Matters of the heart are SUPPOSED to hurt when it is broken. If it didn't, then YOU aren't a loving and caring person yourself. Let me also say that the economy is rough all over the world right now. If he has PAYING WORK... (particularly in film & lighting) may I remind you that that is ONE desireable trait in a man right now??? Being able to provide for himself and a (future) family? (Granted, I'm probably JUST like the person you're dating...) Not everything is about money, but you've got to look at the WHOLE person/package that he is. If you are going to consider marrying this man (which you shouldn't because of your own inexperience with relationships at this point), you need to see ALL ASPECTS of what you're getting. Don't expect him to change after you marry him. Love him for who he is, or decide that he isn't the type of person that you would want to marry and spend the rest of your life with.

There are numerous ways to say "When I was on my mission". Try this: When I was on my mission... (point in time in my life) When I was on my mission... (emphasis on MY mission - for comparison purposes) When you say this phrase, it depends on where the emphasis is on. Personally, I may use it more for "point in time" rather than for comparison purposes. I also think it depends on WHO you are saying it TO. For example: I can't stand saying that phrase to other missionaries who are currently serving. Somehow it belittles THEIR service... and I'm not about to do that. I say it more "introspectively" while I'm trying to recall the experience, not to say 'This is how it is' or 'This is the way it ought to be'. I hope I'm making sense.

Just remember that an unchallenged testimony is a testimony built on sand. This process you're going through will help you be stronger and more convicted of the truths you find.

"BAIL EM OUT! ???? Back in 1990, the Government seized the Mustang Ranch Brothel in Nevada for tax evasion and, as required by law, tried to run it. They failed and it closed. Now we are trusting the economy of our country and our banking system to the same nit-wits who couldn't make money running a whore house and selling whiskey!"

The Stimulus Bill Explained Shortly after class, an economics student approaches his economics professor and says, "I don't understand this stimulus bill. Can you explain it to me?" The professor replied, "I don't have any time to explain it at my office, but if you come over to my house on Saturday and help me with my weekend project, I'll be glad to explain it to you." The student agreed. At the agreed-upon time, the student showed up at the professor's house. The professor stated that the weekend project involved his backyard pool. They both went out back to the pool, and the professor handed the student a bucket. Demonstrating with his own bucket, the professor said, "First, go over to the deep end, and fill your bucket with as much water as you can." The student did as he was instructed. The professor then continued, "Follow me over to the shallow end, and then dump all the water from your bucket into it." The student was naturally confused, but did as he was told. The professor then explained they were going to do this many more times, and began walking back to the deep end of the pool. The confused student asked, "Excuse me, but why are we doing this?" The professor matter-of-factly stated that he was trying to make the shallow end much deeper. The student didn't think the economics professor was serious, but figured that he would find out the real story soon enough. However, after the 6th trip between the shallow end and the deep end, the student began to become worried that his economics professor had gone mad. The student finally replied, "All we're doing is wasting valuable time and effort on unproductive pursuits. Even worse, when this process is all over, everything will be at the same level it was before, so all you'll really have accomplished is the destruction of what could have been truly productive action!" The professor put down his bucket and replied with a smile, "Congratulations. You now understand the stimulus bill."

A twist on the story of the Little Red Hen. Those with liberal views might not find this as humorous as I did. "Who will help me plant my wheat?" asked the little red hen. "Not I," said the cow. "Not I," said the duck. "Not I," said the pig. "Not I," said the goose. "Then I will do it by myself," She planted her crop, and the wheat grew and ripened. "Who will help me reap my wheat?" asked the little red hen. "Not I," said the duck.. "Out of my classification," said the pig. "I'd lose my seniority," said the cow. "I'd lose my unemployment compensation," said the goose. "Then I will do it by myself," said the little red hen, and so she did. "Who will help me bake the bread?" asked the little red hen. "That would be overtime for me," said the cow. "I'd lose my welfare benefits," said the duck. "I'm a dropout and never learned how," said the pig. "If I'm to be the only helper, that's discrimination," said the goose. "Then I will do it by myself," said the little red hen. She baked five loaves and held them up for all of her neighbors to see. They wanted some and, in fact, demanded a share. But the little red hen said, "No, I shall eat all five loaves." "Excess profits!" cried the cow. (Nancy Pelosi) "Capitalist leech!" screamed the duck. (Barbara Boxer) "I demand equal rights!" yelled the goose. (Jesse Jackson) The pig just grunted in disdain. (Ted Kennedy) And they all painted 'Unfair!' picket signs and marched around and around the little red hen, shouting obscenities. Then the farmer (Obama) came. He said to the little red hen, "You must not be so greedy." "But I earned the bread," said the little red hen. "Exactly," said Barack the farmer. "That is what makes our free enterprise system so wonderful. Anyone in the barnyard can earn as much as he wants. But under our modern government regulations, the productive workers must divide the fruits of their labor with those who are lazy and idle." And they all lived happily ever after, including the little red hen, who smiled and clucked, "I am grateful, for now I truly understand." But her neighbors became quite disappointed in her. She never again baked bread because she joined the 'party' and got her bread free And all the Liberals smiled. 'Fairness' had been established. Individual initiative had died, but nobody noticed; perhaps no one cared...so long as there was free bread that 'the rich' were paying for. EPILOGUE Bill Clinton is getting $12 million for his memoirs. Hillary got $8 million for hers. That's $20 million for the memories from two people, who for eight years repeatedly testified, under oath, that they couldn't remember anything. IS THIS A GREAT BARNYARD OR WHAT?

2 Timothy 1 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

We should clarify to say CURRENTLY divorced or unmarried priesthood holders cannot be Bishop or a General Authority. Married or widowed are okay. (You didn't see President Hinckley rushing off to get married after the death of his wife Marjorie, right?)

I once write an ad to sell a "Claire-Annette". I took the idea from a Zig Ziglar tape I had a few years ago.

Might I suggest that you review this address from President Hinkley to get some inspiration? LDS.org - Ensign Article - Find the Lambs, Feed the Sheep

For those who may not be "in the know": The Hidden In-N-Out Burger (aka In and Out Burger) - The Most Accurate Secret Menu On The Web "Animal Style" is the ONLY way to go!

Ask your kids if it's okay to sneak in food into a movie theatre! I think if your discussions are anything like the thread on here, you'll fill up your time quite well!

I thought the bank ROBBED US and then we ran out of gas!

I think this thread deserves to be in this thread: http://www.lds.net/forums/general-discussion/16860-tacky-bring-your-own-snacks-movie-theater.html

"We Thank Thee O God for a Profit!"

My wife reminded me of when her mother went to Denny's and asked if she could bring her own orange juice!!! (Now, what do you think the waitress said?)

Watch him get arrested for having a knife to cut it with!

Why do I get the feeling that this thread would be a great Seinfeld episode??? :)

I agree with him... but for a different reason than you are suggesting. Unless the theatre EXPRESSLY says otherwise, there is no outside food or drink allowed. Remember that a movie theatre is a BUSINESS and that business has the right to forbid outside food because it infringes on their profitability. It's kind of like McDonalds not allowing Carls Jr. food in its doors. (Believe me, they DON'T allow it - for business and liability reasons.) A business that is PRIVATELY owned and has the right to set its own rules. We, as paying patrons of the theatre, have the right to eat the food that is for sale, or go without. While this isn't a LAW, it is the spirit of the establishment that I choose to follow. Otherwise, bringing your own food is indirectly STEALING from the business enterprise. As a capitalist myself, I can't abide by that kind of behavior. If you don't like it, find a theatre that allows it, or just wait for the movie to come out on DVD.

Patience is a wonderful virtue - and you'll learn it in the mission field as well. What you don't like is being "kept in the dark" about what is going on. Just as Palerider said - give him a call! Keep in mind you might have to wait for the full year to be up anyway, so patience is a great virtue. Speaking of virtue... BE CAREFUL with this new girlfriend you found. Temptations are great right before leaving on a mission!

Well, the melody has another meaning for me... as it was the melody for my high school alma mater! So, everytime I hear the hymn, I'm tempted to raise my arm with my index finger for "Irvine" high school! LOL!

Ken, You're whining. In God's Army, there is NO whining. You are there to SERVE and LOSE YOURSELF in the work. Talk to your Bishop. THEN evaluate your finances IF he recommends that you prepare yourself for missionary service. Bishop FIRST. Finances SECOND. Don't put the cart before the horse. No desire to serve = no money needed to save! Desire to serve for the RIGHT reasons... the money will be found - because YOU will want to find it.