annewandering

I'm waiting for Civilization: Beyond Earth to come out this month.
 
I am always going to pick the Transhumanism group.

I would most likely be atheist or completely making up my own. Religion has to make sense and there are just huge flaws in most. Ok all but this one. Just logic and credulity flaws in the others.  

Actually i think this is a better use of troops than actual war- they have discipline, they can help police, they provide man-power for whatever projects, and within the military there are already functions set up to move things quickly and en-masse. and in general the military most likely has quite a bit of biological warfare training and equipment at its disposal.

Amish, the simple life is for me.

I don't know about me but I'm sure my husband would be drawn to the lively black churches.  I can picture him shouting 'hallelujah' and clapping right along with 'em. He'd also love the after meeting potlucks!  :)

As an introvert who've spent years going to church solo (husband isn't a member), here's how you do it: 
 
1)  Walk into the room
2)  See somebody (just the first person you happen to see)
3)  Vala!  You've now find someone to talk to and hang out with for the next hour.
 
It really is that simple.
 
Here's what you don't have to do:
1)  Feel awkward cause you don't know people.  We've all been there.
2)  Make excuses cause your husband's not there.  Is it really anyone else's business?  Besides, you're making friends for *you*

I want a washing machine that sits on top of the dryer, finishes the wash, and drops the clothes into the dryer, which dries the clothes and then spits the clothes into a basket. And hurry! I have lots of laundry!
I want a robot to teach me the waltz so I can practice in my basement.
I want a hypoallergenic cat and dog.
I want a housemaid robot.
What about you?

Here are some thoughts to think about.. i don't really have any one good solid answer.
we are born with various impulses- does wanting to not have to pay for something make one a thief?
a good quip i heard regarding a guy seeing a beautiful gal- "if he doesn't look once he's not a guy, if he looks a second time he's sinned"
I think this is a pretty good differentiator between an impulse and a lust - the impulse is what first shows up in our mind whether its a feeling or a thoought or an image. it's what we do with it after that is where the judgement comes in. It's when we choose to dwell on it, and repeat it in our minds, perhaps even expand on it is when it crosses a line. For individuals that have had that become a habit with thoughts that are wrong it's going to be a real big personal battle because each time we do that it becomes much easier to do it again until it's second nature.
 

Of course....  But you are really straining at this point.  Mormons and Gays was set up to clarify the position of the Church on those with same sex attraction.  And the simple fact is the Church is not going to get involved with a persons temptation or thoughts other then to teach them to control it.
 
Its only when those thought and temptations cross to actions that the Church is going to act to counter or stop them.  And that line is very clear.  When the temptation/thoughts/desires cross over or morph into having sexual relationships.

The difference is whether or not your indulge these thoughts.   

All the repentance and love that a person has for his ex would not negate the choice of the ex.  If takes both parties to agree to being together. If one party does not want to be with the other, in this life or the next, they won't be together.

Exactly, or if I may rephrase it,
 
His work and glory is to bring about the immortality and eternal life of man.
 
If you were the most powerful being in existence with endless resources, logic tells me the greatest thing you could ever accomplish would be to create and nurture others to become as capable as yourself.
 
Accomplishing any other task seems to pale in comparison.

Another something to think about is temple work.  The priests and nuns you wrote of are probably good people who, if they knew what God wanted them to do, would do it.  These are the kind who will accept the Gospel in the Spirit World and, when Christ comes, will be sealed to a spouse.  I think it's pretty much doctrine that there is a Heavenly Mother, so it would seem we work in partnerships in the Celestial Kingdom, so, it is requisite that we find a partner to obtain exhalation.  In this scenario, the priests and nuns won't receive anything less, so long as their devotion is to God and His plan.  This is my thinking when I think of family members or friends who won't join the church.  I can't possibly know if they've received a revelation that the LDS church holds the true gospel, so, in my mind, 'it's not over 'til it's over.'  Those who are righteous, with pure hearts, who honestly seek to believe in and follow Christ will be exalted.

The Church has a very clear pattern/path/method on how one can learn about the truthfulness of the teachings of the Church.  If one wishes to follow that pattern/path/method, how far along they wish to go using it and what they do with what answers they get...  Well that is all very much a personal choice.  You have the answer of what it takes (and the importance of marriage) according to the teachings of the Church.  What you chose to do about that is totally up to you

Alma answers this for you: 
 
Alma 42:13
Therefore, according to justice, the plan of redemption could not be brought about, only on conditions of repentance of men in this probationary state, yea, this preparatory state; for except it were for these conditions, mercy could not take effect except it should destroy the work of justice.  Now the work of justice could not be destroyed; if so, God would cease to be God.
 
He can't do 'anything' and remain 'God'.  He has rules and laws just like we do.

Can He make a stone so big He can't lift it?
 
Pipeorgan, I love you, man; but you might want to rethink your paradigm of an "omnipotent" God.

And you are getting Honest answers...  But your last question basically asked why did God chose to set things up the way he did.  And that is a question only he can really answer.  We can speculate all we want but that is all it would be.

Awesome answers given here; I'll just try to phrase it a slightly different way.
 
The defining characteristic of the highest level of the Celestial Kingdom isn't what you're getting; it's what you're doing.  In the highest level of the Celestial Kingdom, you're creating life.
 
The Church is silent as to the mechanics of how that works; but it is pretty clear that God doesn't create life except in conjunction with a Heavenly Mother.  Why should we expect to separately and singly be able to do something that even God doesn't do except in partnership?

It is the nature of who and what we are.  Men an women are different and the marriage (covenant sacrifice of self and the coming together for the greater good) of that specific difference brings about a whole that is far greater than the sum of the parts.  --- This includes the accomplishment of good as well as the resistance of evil.  Thus involvement in a dedication to the covenant of marriage (not just one's individual marriage - but marriage as a divine institution for all seeking truth and right) is not an arbitrary requirement but a necessity in bringing about a divine destiny. 

So considering the statistics I say women need feminism to have support from other women to be strong against the evils of the world. 
You men can argue stats all you want but it does us women no good. It is a way for you to distance yourselves from the reality that women face that only other women can really understand. You can empathize and be supportive but you just dont truly know how we feel. We women need each other. Joseph Smith realized that when he organized the RS.  
Now that does not mean all women are pursuing good goals in aid of their sisters but dont paint all of us with that brush. We mostly talk and work together as we should. We do not need men trying to divide us and push some to more radical and even wrong ideas. Feminism helps us be strong and that is good. 

Help them with the business plan which you do not see much hope of succeeding. Help them with financial planning and how to make the best of what they have. Do the best you can for them but you are not in a position to give them money. Not for that. I am a very liberal person but it just makes no sense to throw money away that will help your family housing situation. Buying a house is one of the best things you can do. Learning to save the money is good learning experience for you and a good example to your kids.  Being a responsible home owner is good experience and improves your families quality of life. 
I do feel empathy for them because I am not young and I am not in good financial straits either but I would never dream of taking my kids chance at a home away for my own benefit. Chores and labor help yes, when needed, but not this. 

Help them with the business plan which you do not see much hope of succeeding. Help them with financial planning and how to make the best of what they have. Do the best you can for them but you are not in a position to give them money. Not for that. I am a very liberal person but it just makes no sense to throw money away that will help your family housing situation. Buying a house is one of the best things you can do. Learning to save the money is good learning experience for you and a good example to your kids.  Being a responsible home owner is good experience and improves your families quality of life. 
I do feel empathy for them because I am not young and I am not in good financial straits either but I would never dream of taking my kids chance at a home away for my own benefit. Chores and labor help yes, when needed, but not this. 

One thing to add to what Beefche said...  It takes 2-5 years for a business to really show any profit if it is going to.  Where would the money come from to keep the business afloat in that time frame if they don't have the money to start it to begin with?

MOE messing up again with statistics, reports, etc? Have some mercy for heaven's sake..okay not his fault...I am just clueless I admit...and now even when he is funny, he sounds like a college professor, what the heck?
 
*sigh* I have to train this kid.

I liked your post, but I also tuned out and went into auto-reading a quarter of the way through.