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I'm all for them wearing whatever they want to, as long as it's not pushed upon others who don't believe. The problem I have is the harsh punishments,like the movie "The Stoning of Sorah M" infact, in Afganastan they will bury a man and woman up to their heads and stone them for a soccer half time entertainment. Crazyness

I used to wonder when all the horrific things would happen here, because before the second coming we know it will get much worse. It wasn't until recently I thought that it doesn't have to be physically horrific. Rightnow the attack is on the family, and although it can't always be seen, it's horrific, and if Satan wins, he hasn't just tortoured and killed someone here on earth, he has ruined an eternal round

Yes if you are a very orthodox Jew you can omit going into the army, male or female. I think this would be true even in America. Women aren't allowed on the front lines, and I honestly think its good thing.A. too distracting. B. If a woman gets shot a man is more likely to go run to her to help her. That's my two cents anyways lol

It is a relief off your shoulders. I went to my bishop three months ago, two months later I had remembered a past sin, that while my husband said it was fine that I wouldn't need to tell the bishop, It kept bugging me. I ended up telling him and he was grateful because it did change the action that needed to be taken. If I was going to repent I wanted to do it the right way, and man oh man I am able to let it go now. Good luck

As someone who has just been in your shoes, you start with the basics. Get on your knees in the morning and night. Read "Forgiving ourselves" you can buy it at DEseret Book and it's worth EVERY penny. Open up the scriptures to which ever you desire and read for five minutes. You will find that over time the spirit will dwell with you again and the things you have done, you will find offensive. Another thing I did is played good music in my home daily. It doesn't even have to be hymns, I played christian music like Casting Crowns, Jars of Clay, and so on... Good luck. You can and will overcome and have the faith you need back in your life. Once you start reading the scriptures. they become a story, one that I couldn't put down! It's amazing how you can read the scriptures and one time it might be advice to you, or you want to know more historically about it, other times it's a story. You can never get bored with it. WAtch out because when you are trying that is when satan will be hitting you head on, just rememeber you are stronger than satan and occupy your time where he can't get you. Get on your knees RIGHT NOW, and ask for God's help and forgivness, you may have a crying fest, but if you allow him to take the pain and burden you will feel lighter. For many years I couldn't give up the burdens I was carrying on my shoulders because I didn't thik it was fair to give it to someone who did nothing wrong, that I can be strong and carry my own. Little did I know, that I wasn't using the atonment and it wasn't just for sin, the atonment is there to heal us in everyway. Only you can chose to give it to him, let the burden be lifted off your shoulders.

My other Christan friend had me and some others do a bible study. We did it with Beth moore on Psalms of Ascent, and now we are doing ESther. Have you heard of her, and if so what was your favorite one she has done so far?

Men and Women are made differently but also divinelyfor their roles. I read about how In Israel, Men and Women have to join the army. It's one thing if you WANT to but, I tell you what, I think Id be the first to die. Unless of course someone made me really mad.....I might take a few out but, ya Id still be the first to die. I'm not as strong as my husband even though I like to think I am. I think God wants us to be happy, not just here to be a portal to bare children. He wants us to be able to TAKE Care of the children as well, not just be like the old woman in the shoe. I enjoy and love my children, they bring my husband and I such joy. I also enjoy cleaning the house, so that my husband and I can relax when he gets home and have our friends over and feel refreshed socially too. I can be stubborn (so my husband says) so honestly, I wouldn't be doing anything I didn't want to, and If I did, It's because I knew in my heart there was a bigger picture that I can not yet see.

P.S whoever changed the word "Darned" Thank you, I wasn't sure how to put it lol

I just think it's assinine that someone with that standard is to be over Women's rights for the World. Hopefully if they try anything to bring their harshness on women here, we have enough MEN and WOMEN who will protest to get out of the UN

Im appaled by some too, first off why is it so bad this guy wants a virgin? IS that a bad thing?? Why should he lower his standards if that is what HE Wants? Why is everyone bringing up divorced people? The kid is single, wants to get married, being divorced and breaking the law of chastity are TWO different things. The fact is, yes she is clean again, but that doesn't make it easy for someone who waited his life for someone who never had sex to just give it all up. Nor is it expected of him, UNLESS he wants to get married to her. DO you think it is fair for the girl to never live it down her whole marriage? Or the time they get in a fight and it gets brought up? No. So before anyone talks about marriage and how he should just get over himself, Which is assinine to me that people keep telling him to, then let him research what he wants out of life, decide how he will handle it, and realize your not a bad guy for wanting different or can't let it go. It's just being fair to the both of them. Once your married, sex isn't a sin, dunno if you knew that.

Honestly, I don't care how they dress, that is to them. I however don't think it should be considered adultry for a man to see her hair, BECAUSE of the punishments they have against ANY woman who has had sex with any other than their spouse . Otherwise they can wear whatever they want, if punishment isn't dfeath, cutting off a body part,abuse, taking away a life from family. children, and so on. (Even if she is raped )

Well I am sure some of us already put signs up that says " Only Mormons" " Only Males" apply, so yes what is wrong with "only virgins"? If he waited why should he not have someone who thought of her future husband too? Meaning, if that is his standard, he shouldn't lower it. There are many virgins out there, and if he can't get over that fact that she isn't one, it is only fair to let her go, for the both of them.

The U'N has done a LOVELY thing, they put IRAN over women's rights!?!? Ever Heard of the stoning of Sorah M? Equality?! Here: FOXNews.com - EXCLUSIVE: U.N. Elects Iran to Commission on Women's Rights I would be considerd immodest here ... A. I wear Jeans. B. I wear short sleeves, C. I am a married woman, and you can see my hair on my head.

I disagree with this. This is a HUGE issue for someone who has waited HIS whole life for. There are plenty of virgins out there, and those that are strong to wait. Dude, It's understandable why you are upset, I have been married for 9 years- there is enough stuff that comes after marriage that will be worked out, you don't want to start into one where yo ualready are distant.

That is something you must decide/ DO NOT MARRY Her until YOU have overcome it. Because, once you are married, it isn't fair for you to be mad or bring it up. Why? because you knew going in. Now if you got married and found out later, you have ever right to be upset and take all the time to get over it. If you can't get over it, then it isn't fair for her to marry you and have this over her head. Now is your decision, if you can let it go then marry her, if you can't- you have your anwser. (I never had issues like this, but I tell everyone the same advice on ANYTHING that is troubling them BEFORE marriage. AFter is different)

Wow, I've never heard that before. When we got married, we were able to get Grants. Depending on your finances, maybe when you get married you can get a marriage grant from the government

I also hear they want to get more weddings. Personally. a lot of people tend to not get married in the ogden temple compared to the other prettier ones. Purhaps, this will help everyone from flocking to other crowded ones?

I dated an atheist when I was in highschool. At that point I never thought a RM would want me (not sure why. I never did anything wrong and was very strong. So Low self esteem I guess) and I was head over hills. I fooled myself into thinking "I'd rather be happy for this life than miserable for eternity alone." We ended up breaking it off he ended up joining the church and we went our seperate ways. (This is rare. most people don't just join and I never tried to chane him. I did give him a BOM and he did the changing himself after we broke it off) I met a RM and married him for eternity. I haven't looked back. But so many factors can contribute to this. A. He is rich (cause he sure ain't pretty).. and some women might like that?? Dunno. B. Low Self Esteem. C. THinking they can change him

You did the right thing to get that guy off the streets, he is a repeat offender. Also, I feel bad for not only your daughter, but also his sister! his sister was molested/raped by him and a friend of their families? That girl needs help and her mom isn't doing it to help her.

I think divorce happens to good people too, no judgment on your mom , Second this is why I say sometimes he holds the bomb, and WE hold the bomb. He has the choice to run and detonate. If we keep telling him to run, then of course he will. (threaten divorce one day will mean fine lets just do it) I know what you mean, for years I thought "How could you do this to me" until I was put in his shoes and I hope those who are going through hard times because of their spouse hurting them, will realize, it may one day be you that does the hurting. I would much rather be the victim then the one doing the hurting. The hurting another, hurts worse.

Thanks for sharing Rach! Sounds like you did the right thing. In no way should anyone have to put up with abuse. It's hard to hear when people get caught in the web of it and can't get out of it. Ihope in the future you will and can find someone who treats you the way you should be. Sounds like you are a great girl with a good head on her shoulders! That was beautiful!

It is symbolic symbolically represent the cloud and pillar of fire, however they did paint the fire part of it white. I loved doing baptisms there, but anything to clean up ogden at this point will be good!

I am not the judge but I would think if he truly was repentant and not just saying he believed in christ because he was scared then probably. We have free agency to chose what we want to do, It is through the grace of God- his atonment- and our works that matter, otherwise if works didn't matter why would we need Christ ? There would be no need of repentance if our works and daily deeds had no meaning in this world

I hear so many people getting divorced in my life for many reasons. (please don't fret, I am not judging anyone here.) I hear that they "just don't love you anymore" or they ran into a bad time. Their spouse hurt them emotionally. While all of these issues are not fun and sad to deal with I view my marraige here as a war. Let me tell you why, I married my husband not thinking it would be perfect, but that we are two humans so problems would probably arise. I view it as we are on one side of the war together and satan is on the other. HE is very tricky and will throw bombs left and right at each other. SOmetimes my husband is holding the bomb and I have the choice "Do I run?" or "Do I detonate the bomb" Then there are times when I have the bomb and he has the choice. The only time I can't do anything is if he hits the bomb over myhead and abuses me or holds it so tight he won't let it go without trying. The "D" word is not allowed in my home (Divorce) and the only time I will surrender is if there is abuse or he wouldn't be willing to change, even through an affair if he were sorry and wanted to get better Id be there. What do you view your marriage as? Becuase I tell ya, once that battle is over, I look back and grow through truimph and love and the energy to fight the next oncoming battle

we had church from 3-6 once. We meet together, I take all the crying kids away from their parents and direct their attention elsewhere, make the parents leave. If the parents stay then usually the kids will expect it and get more teary. I turn on some primary songs. Then from 4-5 we have play time. 5:00- 5:15- Lesson time. Even though they are small they do learn. I always told them "Jesus loves you" and had a picture of Christ. We let them color after the little lesson. 5:15-5:30- we did singing time. I made felt smiley faces for them to sit on the floor and let them chose little cute figures with songs on the back. 5:30-5:45- Snack time. They all used hand sanitizer (they love it) and they ate and threw away their napkins. 5:45-5:55- Ring around the rosies, bubbles, or story time. 5:55 line up and get all your papers and sing the "Clean up song" if anything needs cleaning up. 6:00- parents came. If they have problems getting their attention I would flip off the lights. the kids would stop in their tracks and I would say "UH OH LEts blow the lights back on 1...2...3.." And we would all blow them on and all th ekids loved it! good luck