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  1. 4 hours ago, NeuroTypical said:

    For that matter, they might be interacting with us online.  Perhaps by adopting a friendly looking avatar, and a screen name that literally means "human with normal brain functioning as far as you know".

    Also, this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vWsolLgRBM

     

    p.s. @pam, do you know how I can get rid of that little spaceshippy icon thing on my icon?  You're blowin' my cover.

     

    I'll have to find out.

  2. They may not have actual missions located in that country but many of the countries on the list fall under a mission

    Belize has missionaries but they fall under the El Salvador San Salvador West/Belize Mission.  

    Croatia is in the Adriatic North Mission.

    In 2007 the India New Delhi Mission was formed and included Pakistan.  In 2010 the Pakistan Service Mission was established. 

    Turkey falls under the Bulgaria Sofia Mission.

    Most of countries I see on this list are predominately Muslim or they are countries that right now are deemed too dangerous to send missionaries to.

     

     

     

     

  3. 21 minutes ago, NeuroTypical said:

    Hi @clbent04,

    Thanks for sharing where you're at in your journey.  Speaking as a mod, I wanted to make sure you understood that as long as you're not off breaking site rules, you're just as welcome here as anyone else.  

    Speaking as a guy who likes coming here, I'm hoping you'll stick around.  I really want to hear about this upcoming dinner!

    I am totally with this...well except the part about speaking as a guy.  I hope you stick around too.  I've had a lot of fun the last couple of days.  It reminded me of the good ol' days on these forums.  

  4. 16 hours ago, clbent04 said:

    FWIW, I will say from the perspective of someone on the fence about the Church, it's much more positive to have conversations with members who can sympathize how various viewpoints can exist in this world, and to not feel like someone is touting their sincerity and diligence in finding God's truth over your own.

    That can be very frustrating and offensive.  This was one contributing factor that caused me to eventually lash out at @The Folk Prophet in the past and earn my permanent Scarlet Letter on Third Hour!

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    By the way, is this thing really permanent or does it ever go away?

    But TFP and I are good now. After we hugged and made up, I can see the good in people like @The Folk Prophet who want to proudly hold up their banner of truth, and to some extent I see it as commendable even when it comes at the expense of stepping on the toes of those like me who have different life experiences and beliefs. 

    I will say if the goal is to bring others unto Christ, and you believe the LDS Church to be the answer, a little sympathy and respectful communication goes a long ways. I've always tried to communicate respectfully on this forum with the exception of the few times I've been triggered by someone else's lack of respect for me or others.

    I'm not really saying any of us this for my benefit and my intention is not to make anyone feel bad, just some honest perspective for what it's worth.

     

    How much money do you have?  :P   I can be easily bribed and not with Diamondback hot tub tickets.  :)