Maureen

@Mores, I remember that thread and conversation. Go back to the thread and this time try really hard to understand the context of what "Guest" first explained and what I said in my posts. And yes, three little words like "I'm a Mormon" are very concise and are definitely not a speech. If you're not clear what a speech is then find a dictionary. M.

@Mores, your reading comprehension is lacking. This old thread actually adds to my current thought with this new thread. In the old thread "Guest" was saying that no matter how he explained (in several words) why he had never been or will never go to a men's club, his audience was not understanding. So by him just saying those few words of "I'm a Mormon", everything became clear to his audience and they understood. The many worded explanations didn't cut it, but the concise explanation did. Moral of the story is: Be brief and concise if you're trying to get a message across. Like "No thanks" or "I'm a Mormon". M.

But I also admitted I was exaggerating to make a point. M.

Can't wait. M.

I've never said any such thing. M.

You said you usually give an explanation as to why you can't partake, your religion. I was being hyperbolic to make a point. Don't bother with an explanation, just say "No thanks". M.

Speaking from my personal experience, saying "No thanks" usually does the trick. M.

Here's a thought. Next time you find yourself in company that offer you food or drink you don't want to partake in. Instead of offering them a big speech as to why you can't partake, just say "No thanks" and maybe that will help you avoid the criticism and eye rolling. M.

At least I'm concise. You blather on for 3 whole sentences. 😊 M.

Just because you think it's a weakness doesn't make it so. And just because you want that chocolate as a treat doesn't negate the health benefits it can offer. M.

How? Are you saying that a sealing looses it's reverence, authority, sacredness just because it occured after a civil marriage? That the time inbetween the wedding and the sealing, whether it's hours, days or weeks, causes the bride and groom to loose focus of the sealing ceremony, making it less effective? I'm going to speculate that if Latter-day Saints in the UK can cherish the temple sealing after getting married then North American members can do the same. M.

I don't mean to offend but your questions are crazy. Civil or legal marriage is where two people, in conjunction with the law, vow to become husband and wife. (And in some countries where SSM is legal, also spouses). The main requirements for a legal marriage are a marriage licence, valid officiant and two witnesses. M.

https://lutheransatire.org/media/st-patricks-bad-analogies/ M.

I'm too lazy to look. Please provide a quote where you said exactly that. M.

@Mores, as human beings it is only normal to anthropomorphize God. We are finite, he is infinite. We see God as a being with fatherly and even motherly qualities. He loves us, protects us, cares about us. It's just natural to visualize God as a fatherly figure. But just because we do that, does not mean he actually is "human" or a glorified "human". I can easily visualize God as a father figure and at the same time accept and wholeheartedly believe in the Trinity. M.

In your first post you describe to your friend God as three "people". The trinity is described as 3 "persons" in 1 God. Your friend may well have understood the word "people" as close enough to "persons" that he didn't need to point out the distintion. You may have visualized "human" in your "people" word but a trinitarian would not so easily go there. Next time you see your friend, be more specific in describing your Godhead and see if he actually agrees with you. M.

I think if you would have taken the time to mention that you believe that God the Father has a physical body of flesh and bones, your friend would not have said "That's what I believe too." M.

I wasn't able to watch that game on Sunday but kept track of the score on my phone. I was so shocked to find out the Sharks won that game with a short handed goal. ETA: And in double OT. M.

I was cheering for the Leafs because they are so overdue. Their last Stanley Cup was 1967. The Bruins might lose in Round 2. I'll be cheering for the Columbus. 😊 M.

The Dallas Stars are moving on to Round 2. Their new opponents are the St. Louis Blues. M.

You might have to do "eeny-meeny-miney-mo". 😊 M.

The Winnipeg Jets are gone. Only one Canadian team left. M.

The Calgary Flames are out of the playoffs. They were the highest winning team in the Western Conference. M.

Same here. 😊 M.

I am definitely against censorship unless it falls under the category of hate speech. If someone's speech entices violence against others then I do not support that. Though I would not condemn (attack, berate, revile, etc) those who are for censorship. M.