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Fox (80's rock band.....)
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Nevermind that what they were doing was not in harmony with the Law of Chastity, wherever it may take place. The fact that it was in the chapel raises additional concerns for both of them in my view. Sure it wasn't a direct violation of the LoC, but they were clearly on the path to that conclusion. I would like to think I would have discussed this with them briefly after making sure both of them were upright and looking at me. I would like to think I would say something like "If you two cannot cotrol yourselves in this, of all places, perhaps I should point out how close you are to committing a very serious sin. You can avoid it, but that means stopping all of this activity you're doing together, and never dating alone until you're more under control, or married." I don't know really what I'd do, but that is what I think ought to be done at least.
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people that act in such a way do no harm to the individual they target. All they do is expose the truest, strongest, and deepest contents of their hearts. They only reveal the true character they have developed in themselves. Yes it's tough to take the higher road and be at least neutral in such a situation, but then, attaining the Celestial Kingdom is not supposed to be an easy accomplishment. Even in this situation, this life is a test.
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----tings...
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It's not as cheap as before, but ammo for most any gun is legally available if you know where to look.
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I think when we pass from this life, we'll be surprised at how close the spirit world is to this world. Not any citations or quotes, just my feeling.
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There's no way I could make my own bread. I knead the dough.... yeah, I went there....
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Seriously....if you want to get over seasickness....get off the boat....
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The only thing I will add here is to pray with fullness of heart that Heavenly Father help the two of you work through this trial together. A successful marriage requires both spouses be willing, and consistent in working together to solve problems. It sounds like there is a great amount of room for hope, so don't give up by any means. I also agree that you should not resort to his tactics at any point. That would merely justify his feelings, whatever their basis may be. Also understand that Heavenly Father already knows everything about your situation and is eager to help in every way he can. Make sure you are as receptive as possible to that source of help and peace. It will assure a more firm and complete resolution to the trial for you both. May God be with you both always.
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In full honesty, there have been individuals that have recently passed away (both public figures and private aquaintences) that I have felt in my heart "About time they wrap things up here". I try hard to repent for such thoughts, though it does seem to me to be good to face my feelings for what they are. At the least I can recognize the darkness within myself and begin the process of getting it out of me. Harsh instruction to come from one's self, but then nobody said any of this life would be easy...
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I just thought you all needed to be aware
RipplecutBuddha replied to jerome1232's topic in General Discussion
I started to feel the same way until I listened to Dream Theater, still my favorite band. They started out with John Myung-Bass John Petrucci-Guitar Mike Portnoy-Drums Kevin Moore-Keyboard Chris Collins-Vocals But Chris didn't quite work out so Charlie Dominici became the vocalist for one album. Then it was determined he wasn't what they were looking for so they fired him also, and hired Kevin James LaBrie (who goes by James Labrie) as the vocalist. Having settled out the singer issue, they kept that lineup for two albums when Kevin Moore abruptly left the band after finishing their Awake album, but before they toured it. So they had to fill that spot. Derek Sherinian started as the hired gun to fill they keyboard spot during the tour, then became permanent for the next two albums, after which they found a new keyboardist in Jordan Rudess that they have kept since then. The latest change is when Mike Portnoy decided to leave the band, to be replaced by Mike Mangini as the current drummer. So the lineup started as above, but let me chart the changes here just to be clear... John Myung--------------------------------------> John Petrucci-------------------------------------> Mike Portnoy----------------------Mike Mangini Kevin Moore--Derek Sherinian--Jordan Rudess Chris Collins--Charlie Dominici--James LaBrie Despite all that, their sound has changed only over time gradually. Each artist left their mark, to be sure, and the 'purists' abound that any change in linup changes the band, but hey...I think they still sound great.... -
I have a struggle with the temple...
RipplecutBuddha replied to carlimac's topic in General Discussion
Go hungry. I noticed the same problem myself and I realized I'd eat before I went to the session, and then by the time it begins, my body is busy doing other things than helping me pay attention. So I don't eat before the session anymore, I eat afterward, and staying awake is much easier, and the experience is far more enriching in general. Hope this helps. -
Rush Limbaugh's comments on the consequences of Mrs. Thatcher's passing
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Here's my take; Lots of things in this life are legitimately entertaining and fun. However some of them are either directly against God's laws, or have elements in them that are. So the question could be framed in this way; I've heard that Game of Thrones is a well-made, entertaining, and high-quality production. However, due to its content, are the consequences of watching it worth the entertainment I'm seeking? A friend of mine recommended a series produced by HBO (I won't honor the program by naming it here) and I made it a few seconds in. It was just way over the top for my tastes, and I'm no prude. I'm sure it was high quality through and through, however the entire environment of the show was, well, wrong...in every possible way, language, sex, violence, abuse, etc....I just couldn't tolerate it. So I didn't watch it. Instead I watched a different program that was uplifting and peaceful, yet funny and very engaging. I think I came out a winner. That's just my experience though.
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Oh, good thing I read the posts. I was gonna say that the US could always use another smart-bomb testing facility.... Seriously though, I have my doubts about N. Korea doing anything legitimatly dumb. My brother went to S. Korea three times while in the air force, and loved it each time. Wish I could go see it myself.
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My mistake, I meant to say that nothing the church does as far as policy-based action and decisions are concerned has any impact on non-members. As long as we fulfill the doctrinal obligations we have, of course non-members will be impacted, however, the fact that women haven't prayed before in conference has absolutely zero impact whatsoever upon the lives of non-members in any meaningful way beyond those who choose to allow themselves to be offended over such an insignificant part of what the LDS Church does in, and for the world at large Forgive me for assuming you would understand all my comments were linked to the issue at hand, and that is petty defiance over insignificant aspects of the operation of a world wide church. Talk about straining at a gnat.... I'm done
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Whenever you take a stand on any given issue you 'build a house' in the example given by the Savior. When you build a house, you establish a fixed condition or situation. Because a house cannot move, the effects of nature will come to test the strength of the house. It's not because the house is necessarily good or bad, but because of its fixed nature that it faces opposition. In Christ's example, houses built on firm foundations of truth will stand against the wind and rain, whereas houses built upon social convention, political expediency, etc. will not bear against the wind and rain. Time is what is required to determine where one has built their house. See how the structure weathers the challenges it faces.
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As soon as it is determined that the Old Testament has lost its doctrinal value regarding the Atonement of Christ, then yes, we should let it go. Until then, nothing of value within its pages will be correctly discarded as useless. Everyone has difficulty with some part of the scriptures in one way or another. One such common examples is the war chapters in the Book of Mormon. Whatever our scriptures contain, God has had them put there for a reason. Our duty ought to be learning everything we can from what God has revealed to us, not attempting to edit what he has given us and throw away what we don't understand. If we seek to discard the light and truth we don't understand, how can we expect to recieve more from his hand?
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What is disturbing to me, and again has already been discussed previously.... 1. This has always been a policy matter, not doctrinal, and not even an official policy matter at that. It just simply didn't happen before. As such it should have had zero impact on members' testimonies. Observing, then, the comments from self-proclaimed active members that allowed themselves to get worked up into a dither over it illustrates, to me, people that miss the forest for the trees they want to see. 2. That someone would use this in an attempt to move the Church according to their will, even in an inconsequential social manner such as this is, speaks to the evil present in the world. 3.If you're a member, it shouldn't really matter because doctrinally, whomever is chosen to give prayers has no deep eternal consequence. 4.If you're a non-member, nothing the Church does at all has any consequence upon you whatsoever. No matter what, it is simply a non-issue molehill made out to be a mountain....There are far more important things for us to focus our spiritual attention upon, such as strengthening our families, just for one essential example....
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And to lose her on the Israli national day of remembering the Holocaust...rather poignant day of reflection, I'd say. There are many great people in the world, but not enough like Mrs. Thatcher to be sure.
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Struggling with my sex addicted spouse
RipplecutBuddha replied to reader6213's topic in Marriage and Relationship Advice
The only thing I think I'd say is that intimacy within a marriage needs to be on a level that both are comfortable with, and not where one is enjoying the experience at the expense of the other. In my mind, it speaks to the respect and reverence that one ought to have for one's spouse in general. Marriage, IMHO, is a partnership of equal respect and consideration. Yes there are different roles each must fulfill, however subjugation is not one for either spouse to feel the need to accept. Wherever subjugation is established in a relationship, it has less resistance to spread to all other areas. Just my 2 Cents.... -
A conversation with my son concerning sexual attractions
RipplecutBuddha replied to Traveler's topic in General Discussion
I think Badwolf nailed it. Let me see if I can restate what he's getting at. Sexual compatability, or 'being on the same page' requires effort and focus on the part of both people involved. In fact that applies to every other area of compatability that a marriage deals with. Sure some couples seem to get on better with each other than others, but it depends on the individual's attitude towards the other, and the relationship in general. Sexual orientation has nothing to do with it; you either start out willing to do whatever is necessary for the best relationship with your spouse, or you are not. If you are not, the relationship suffers immediately. Every relationship we can have in this life takes work on the part of both people involved, whether marital, professional, social, platonic, etc. To blame sexual orientation for lack of compatability is to attempt an abdication of responsibility or accountability for the consequences of one's choices, desires, and actions. I guarantee that won't fly far at the judgement bar of Christ.