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Who says it is right to do that? Not me. I say lets clean up the mess so it doesnt happen again and lets fix that policy of ignoring the law on special interests on ALL sides.

Not at all. It looks to me like its been misused by pretty much everyone. Time to clean up the mess and make it right.

I didnt read that anyone thought you were still committing sin. What it seems to me is that you havent taken the step of forgiving yourself then moving on. Looking back and beating yourself with a whip does not help your life.

501©(4) organizations are generally civic leagues and other corporations operated exclusively for the promotion of "social welfare", such as civics and civics issues, or local associations of employees with membership limited to a designated company or people in a particular municipality or neighborhood, and with net earnings devoted exclusively to charitable, educational, or recreational purposes.[35] An organization is operated exclusively for the promotion of social welfare if it is primarily engaged in promoting the common good and general welfare of the people of the community.[36] 501©(4) organizations may inform the public on controversial subjects and attempt to influence legislation relevant to its program[37] and, unlike 501©(3) organizations, they may also participate in political campaigns and elections, as long as its primary activity is the promotion of social welfare.[38] The tax exemption for 501©(4) organizations applies to most of their operations, but contributions may be subject to gift tax, and income spent on political activities - generally the advocacy of a particular candidate in an election - is taxable.[39] 501©(4) organizations are not permitted direct or indirect participation or intervention in political campaigns on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office.[36] How many political lobbying organizations honestly adhere to these exclusive rules?

I am glad to see this attention to political groups as non profits. Maybe it will result in the law being followed where no political interest groups are allowed to be untaxed as was intended. Its good to see the conservatives are happy to push for the law being followed as written not as has been applied since hm was it 1958 when 100% was changed to mostly then to ok at least some.

I was thinking of adults not teens.

oh no! That is so sad.

Could we add survivalists or those who feel that the time will come when they need to know how to fight the government?

Man who allegedly taught bomb making in Utah arrested in terrorism case | Deseret News I cant help but wonder who was interested in learning to make these bombs and getting source information on supplies.

And this is why we have had burnings at the stake. People dont understand something so its better to decide its from satan and condemn them. I note you have no scripture to defend this position but have quoted scriptures for your other statements. Could there be a reason for this? Sometimes we just do not know why some things are. My grandfather who did not have the priesthood at the time, snuck into a friends hospital room in the middle of the night and healed his extensive burns that were killing him. Where did he get the power to do that? He had no priesthood yet he healed burns and stopped massive bleeding somehow. I wondered if it were by satans power but have come to realize we just dont know. He did it. Lots claim to but are just quacks but others can. Fortunately we dont burn people at the stake for things we dont understand anymore.

We marry to have a 'helpmate' as well as to start a family. We, as a couple, work for goals including in job security. We are not intended to face life alone. Why would we wait to join with our eternal partner?

It is pretty strong to say he is mentally ill. There are people who are sensitive to things that I sure dont understand. We really have no idea how much we are capable of doing. Perhaps the better thing to do would be to help him deal with his reaction to others emotions. If you felt others emotions all the time wouldnt you avoid social situations? I would. You dont have to believe he is psychic but it would be good to just accept that you dont know. Its not up to you, at this point, to feel you have to do anything other than be his mom. He is an adult. He is active. He seems to take care of himself. Sounds like he is doing better than a lot of kids out there. Would it help to think about the gift of discernment?

It makes a huge difference that the daughter is an adult. Not being a child you should not be treating her as a child. Rameumpton gave some excellent advice. I would go with it. "We are to forgive 70 times 7 times. That said, tell the daughter that you forgive her, however there will have to be some new rules that you can all agree upon set up. You do not want to make a ton of rules, just 3 or 4 basic ones that establish respect, consideration for the other person, and possible consequences for breaking those rules. Everyone needs to agree to this, with the focus on developing a loving home without contention. Then, go and enjoy the birthday party."

Perhaps you can met with her privately to talk before the party. At that point decide if you are going to go to the party depending on her attitude. IF you go make it clear that if it happens again that you wont be so forgiving. Has the girl been punished for what she did? Perhaps some sort of punishment/recompense would be in order. Not sure what a good one would be but perhaps she could do something for her mom. Something that takes effort. I do not think you should just forget it and go to the dinner. If you are her 'step father' then she has to know you mean what you say.

I see no reason Anatess and Suzie could not have a wonderful time partying. Differences arent always a bad thing.

Nope. Not doing the passive idea. Sadly most so called education is passive as it stands now. Its a rotten way to teach. Anyway its a pointless argument. I have seen people who will never understand the basics of educating their children and you havent. Duty and capable are not tied together in fact. Ideally maybe. Would be nice.

If children end up uneducated it is partly the responsibility of parents and the system but mostly of the child. No one can educate a person without their desire to be educated and if they want to be educated they will be. And yes it is true that some people are never going to be able to teach academic subjects to their kids for a variety of reasons. Apparently you have been lucky in the people you have known. One size or talent will never fit all.

I am for inviting Suzie to all future parties to which I have not been invited either!!!!

I would be worried more about people who are not capable of teaching their children anything academic. Not everyone is a teacher no matter what their motivation and/or desire might be.

So how do we expect parents to teach kids when they cant even communicate with each other? I have home taught and I hated it. If I had my way all kids would use the internet, libraries and personal observation as their main method of learning but some kids do not learn that way. Some subjects dont do well being taught that way. One size does not fit all. A fair compromise might be to have some subjects taught in the formal school and others by parents and other by personal exploration. Guided hopefully. I dealt with one woman who was 'teaching' her kids. She taught the youngest to read by showing the girl a word in a book then told her what it was. Each and every time. The girl never had to know it herself because mom told her. Nope. Some people do not make good teachers for their kids.

No wonder our leaders have told us to keep politics out of church. To drive people away from the church over politics is just wrong. Some people have this weird idea that God is the head of their party so they are justified. Then there is bullying. Sad to think that adults will bully others to look good themselves and at church at that. It says very sad things about them not the person they bully. I have had so many members of the church tell me over and over that satan is leading me. They ask how I can be a good member of the church and be liberal. Then they keep trying to save me. It is insulting at the least. I have never told a conservative that they are followers of satan unless they just keep harassing me. Disagreeing is one thing. Calling a person, personally, a follower of satan is not being a good member of the church. No wonder we feel so outcast in our own church. There are people on this site that I could be good friends with but it will never happen because they show no respect for opinions that dont follow theirs.

Excellent. Just make sure they know you are not dropping it.

take to small claims court. We have managed apartment buildings and some landlords will not return security deposits without being forced to do so. They will make up excuses. Anything to avoid paying. Hiding from former tenants as well. They figure you wont bother to come after them.

You are not proud of Odin? Or how about that Mongolian King? Fact is most of us hit royalty lines. Once there its all a tangled mess. All the serfs were not that well documented. I suppose it might be fun to trace lines back to Adam but there is no accuracy in those and we already know we all trace back to Adam and Eve. Being related to them is not like an amazingly surprising family connection.

It happens a lot. I have never felt part of our RS or ward or even town even though I was born here. Fortunately I have my husband and kids so it doesnt bother me directly. Like Applepansy, though, I worry about the ones who do feel lost because of the disconnect. My suggestion is to note who has been shut out and sit by them next Sunday. Notice them in the hallway and say hi or some friendly comment. I am not sure what more you can do except to be more friendly and welcoming yourself.