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It's pretty easy to explain, actually. (1) Agency. (2) Article of Faith #12: We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law. Note that it doesn't say that we believe in overthrowing the law. Also, any overturn of Roe v. Wade would likely not allow for abortion in cases of rape, incest, or severe health concerns. (3) We are not a United States of America church. We are a worldwide church and just can't take on political issues in all our countries. (4) I don't know how many times this has to be repeated, but not everyone in the church agrees with you, which means that the church itself will not take a stance on parties. It has in the past urged members to address specific issues, but only very occasionally.

Article of Faith 8 We believe the Bible to be the word of God, as far as it is translated correctly. We also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God.

Haha, thanks. I'm glad someone else can appreciate the cynicism. That's exactly the thought I'd had as I read it. For as many times and I've read 1 Nephi 1-12 in the past, and as much as I was just trying to "get through" these verses, that stood out to me this time. Perhaps I need to be working on my own spiritual vision?

I used to have a Sunday School teacher who did that. He was trying to go back to the days/ways of "Brother Brigham" and "Brother Joseph" and "Brother Parley."

I'm ashamed at how behind schedule I already am. Chapter 7-9 Is anyone else amused by the fact that Laman and Lemuel murmur and complain when they have to go back to get the plates, but not when they have to go back to get the girls? Okay, besides being hard-hearted (and sometimes hard-headed), and "past feeling" I can understand that Laman and Lemuel might have been frustrated by Nephi because of family dynamics. Think about Ch 7:8: L&L were supposed to be the big guys, but instead, all they got was "why can't you be more like your brother?" I can understand the frustration, but not to the point of rage and murder which they always seemed to go to. Which brings me to another point. Ch 7:19-20: One second L&L are trying to kill Nephi, the next they are bowing before him pleading for his forgiveness. No one can convince me they weren't chemically imbalanced, quite possibly bi-polar. (Yes, I know these are not the most reverent thoughts with regard to the scriptures, but these are the musings that come to mind as I read.) As I read chapter 8 (Lehi's vision of the tree of life), I thought about the idea that someone shared that the "path" was the family. I've never though that before...I always thought the path was just life...but I can see it. I don't necesarily agree with it, but I can see it. As I read this chapter this time, though, I noticed how quickly Lehi reached the tree. He saw it, went toward it, and was there. It was only after he partook of the fruit that he began to look around and see all the obstacles. While he walked, his vision was focused (see Prov 29:18). I have a note in my scriptures from a sacrament meeting talk by a member of the Stake Presidency, who spoke about the vision. He said that the tree can = the temple, the fruit can = the ordinances, and that the vision is today. Interesting take. Chapter 9 is pretty boring...not much to say.

Tonight was an amazing broadcast. My favorite was definitely Elder Uchtdorf's talk. This was the best broadcast I've seen since 2003, when the theme was "Here Am I, Send Me."

I heard this on the news this morning. He was truly one of the "greats."

Hardwood (unless you have a baby learning to crawl) Tomato: fruit or vegetable?

If I were in this position myself, I would counsel, pray, and fast with my husband. Then together, we would go see the Bishop, who is entitled to receive revelation for those under his stewardship. I wouldn't ask him to consult the Church Handbook of Instructions. I would ask him to consult the Lord and see if He had any counsel for us that we did not receive directly.

*smacks HoosierGuy upside the head with a sledgehammer* Now here's an aspirin for the headache. Feeling better? DON'T GO! You're fun in chat, and you "get" sarcasm. Not that I'm sarcastic or anything...

Pick, pick, pick.

I've read the Husband store version of that story, but never the New Wives ending. Too funny.

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I think these ones are good. The rest were stupid, though.

Careful...this might have to get moved to the Open Forum. :D

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Some of these are tongue-in-cheek, and others are real Sew on a button Hem pants Spot-clean laundry Change the oil in the car Check fluids (and the air filter) in the car Blog Take self-portraits without focusing on the inside of her arm Put a baby to sleep Lead music Correctly measure herself for a bra Know how to buy men's clothing (sizing, etc.) The rules of the game: soccer, football, basketball, baseball, volleyball, etc. Change a fuse in the car Correct a "blown" circuit in the house Hook up all the components of a desktop computer I think that's all I can come up with at the moment.

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Being loved. Mac or PC?

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As long as the humans are all corn-fed, I'm fine with it.

From the Wikipedia article on Quvierfull:

economics (how do you get micro from diamond?)

True, they are not entirely accurate, and for most adults that's wouldn't be a big deal, as the author specifies that and includes very detailed footnotes with information about what is true and what is fiction. For a 9-year old boy, however, if he (and/or Mom) are interested in reading this series, it might be beneficial to read it together, and read the footnotes after each chapter, and look through History of the Church for clarification when needed.

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