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Here's a trick I use. Press CTRL-A.  This selects ALL the text in the document.  Assuming the text isn't an image pretending to be test, you should get a nice high contrast font color change.  Oh and CTRL + and Ctrl - will zoom in and out.  And CTRL 0 will set the zoom back to zero.  Very handy for web sites that aren't designed for old eyes.

If we dwell on what we can't do, we'll get overwhelmed.  God's plan was not to save the world through sweeping reform and government agencies.  Even Jesus didn't go out to conquer the world.  No, God's plan is to work from the smallest unit of union, the family and work our way up.  The girls who are trapped, become victims largely because they are trying to escape bad homes.  We need to strengthen our homes, and our communities, and help other families do the same.  We need to remove the victim before they become a victim. And that starts in the home.  A predator will not prey on the strong.

If you feel you're not worthy or ready, attend church anyway, and just don't take the sacrament. No biggie.  Even as an active member, you may choose to skip if you feel you need to work on something.  Sacrament is a renewal of your baptism.

You'll be welcomed with open arms.  And if you are worthy of the sacrament, you should take it.  You are still under your covenant of baptism.

Thanks for your encouragement and for taking the time to reply.

It's like both want the power, but want it in their own way.  But both the Ds and the Rs are not actually helping the people. 

It's like both want the power, but want it in their own way.  But both the Ds and the Rs are not actually helping the people. 

@Bluebird, has your husband been diagnosed with Aspergers? If not, might be a good place to start.
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With ? carrots ? 

And here I thought this was going to be about green Jello.

If we dwell on what we can't do, we'll get overwhelmed.  God's plan was not to save the world through sweeping reform and government agencies.  Even Jesus didn't go out to conquer the world.  No, God's plan is to work from the smallest unit of union, the family and work our way up.  The girls who are trapped, become victims largely because they are trying to escape bad homes.  We need to strengthen our homes, and our communities, and help other families do the same.  We need to remove the victim before they become a victim. And that starts in the home.  A predator will not prey on the strong.

And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. - Colossians 3:17
 

I believe in freedom of assembly, which means we should never be forced to engage in any transaction or interaction we don't want to.  That said, if you work for a company, your contract is with the company, not the customer, so you can refuse service, but you can also be fired for that choice. 
But I also think it is foolish to offer a service and not provide to willing customers.  I wonder what the early Saints did when non-Mormon settlers who maybe gambled, or worked on Sunday or cussed wanted to engage in commerce in Utah.  Well, I know the answer.  Brigham Young encouraged cooperation over conflict.

I think about my mother, and she would say, "be polite". If I meet a crazy person on the street who has a flower pot on her head, and she calls it a hat, I am going to tell her it's a lovely hat, because it's the polite thing to do.  Same thing for all the crazy cultural changes going on.  Smile and be polite.

As to biological arguments, the fact is, they don't matter.  We are supposed to put off the natural man, and that includes lustful feelings wherever they come from, and who ever they are directed toward.  Certainly there are plenty of heterosexual men who have lusted for someone other than their spouse.  Biologically this valid, and certainly valid for hormonal teenagers, but God has given rules, designed to ensure our lasting happiness, not just our immediate urges.

As to biological arguments, the fact is, they don't matter.  We are supposed to put off the natural man, and that includes lustful feelings wherever they come from, and who ever they are directed toward.  Certainly there are plenty of heterosexual men who have lusted for someone other than their spouse.  Biologically this valid, and certainly valid for hormonal teenagers, but God has given rules, designed to ensure our lasting happiness, not just our immediate urges.

I believe in freedom of assembly, which means we should never be forced to engage in any transaction or interaction we don't want to.  That said, if you work for a company, your contract is with the company, not the customer, so you can refuse service, but you can also be fired for that choice. 
But I also think it is foolish to offer a service and not provide to willing customers.  I wonder what the early Saints did when non-Mormon settlers who maybe gambled, or worked on Sunday or cussed wanted to engage in commerce in Utah.  Well, I know the answer.  Brigham Young encouraged cooperation over conflict.

As to biological arguments, the fact is, they don't matter.  We are supposed to put off the natural man, and that includes lustful feelings wherever they come from, and who ever they are directed toward.  Certainly there are plenty of heterosexual men who have lusted for someone other than their spouse.  Biologically this valid, and certainly valid for hormonal teenagers, but God has given rules, designed to ensure our lasting happiness, not just our immediate urges.

Are we all on the same page in understanding the backstory to this question? Some Christians believe they should not participate in same-sex weddings because they are against God's design. LGBT activists have intentionally sought out such individuals (yes, most often single-person businesses), and then demanded to be served. More than one has lost their business (or been fined in excess of $100,000), because the courts are saying you can refuse to serve Trump supporters but not LBGT weddings.  I get the humor saying, "I want everyone's money." I also get that some Christians do not mind serving other people in functions they would not themselves do. However, we have historically allowed people to abstain from serving in the military during times of war, because of the pacifist convictions. Now, we're saying the right to refuse service does not extend to one's religious convictions. I guess I'm not getting the joke. 

My brother fought off a burglar who broke into their apartment, and held him until the police came.  This was 25 years ago in Argentina.  Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do.  He's a bailiff now, so he now gets paid to tackle bad guys.

Convert baptism interviews are done by missionary leaders (District and Zone leaders).  They have a set of guidelines, and specific questions to understand if the potential convert is prepared for baptism or if they need to hold off a bit to understand the principles and requirements.  You can read the whole process here.

https://www.lds.org/manual/preach-my-gospel-a-guide-to-missionary-service/how-do-i-prepare-people-for-baptism-and-confirmation?lang=eng
 

My brother fought off a burglar who broke into their apartment, and held him until the police came.  This was 25 years ago in Argentina.  Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do.  He's a bailiff now, so he now gets paid to tackle bad guys.

My brother fought off a burglar who broke into their apartment, and held him until the police came.  This was 25 years ago in Argentina.  Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do.  He's a bailiff now, so he now gets paid to tackle bad guys.

Do what you want with your money.  But why come to an LDS board and ask questions like this?  The majority of us are all thinking, PAY TITHING!!  

Well, what about fat people?  Clearly the light is weight biased.