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Sometimes it's easier to discuss problems, concerns, difficult or confusing doctrines, etc. in an online environment because it's anonymous. There are certain things I wouldn't feel comfortable discussing with other members "in real life," but I can come here to talk about them. People genrally don't talk about "the hard stuff" at your average sunday school class.

It was insanely suspenseful... it dragged on for as long as it possibly could have! Penalty shoot-outs always have me on the edge of my seat.

Husband and I had a big get-together and watched it last night... pretty sweet match! I think all the neighbors could hear the guys screaming and hollering!

I was aware; still thought it was worth discussing.

The thing about that is that the rules against alcohol are clear; it would be strictly wrong to have a drink. But there are no specific rules about bathing suits and it's sort of left up to your personal interpretation of modesty.

I wear a one-piece swimsuit. I would feel inappropriate and immodest in a bikini.

Judging from last week's preview, I thought this episode was going to have everyone running around like chickens with their heads cut off looking for the idol! Instead, they all lazed around in their hammocks until Russell started searching. They should've been smart and started looking for it immediately, even without the clue. I agree. In this game, if you're obvious and obnoxious like that it's going to have consequences.

Russell finding the idol a THIRD time was brilliant! It was clever how he identified the rock, but pretended not to and waited until everyone had gone to actually retrieve the idol. Also, the stunned look on Dave's face when Laura was voted out was priceless. I'm glad she's gone.

Great point. I have a friend who is absolutely gorgeous; she turns heads wherever she goes. However, she has dating troubles because of certain attitudes and behaviors she has. She wonders why the "less attractive" people she knows are all in committed relationships or married, and she isn't.

Maybe the idea of "perfect bodies" just means perfectly healthy and functional - no disabilities, vision impairment, etc - not perfectly beautiful? Because, after all, who decides what's beautiful? I think we'll all be pretty much the same as far as appearance goes, we'll just look at each other differently.

In addition to Christ's atonement, I would respond, "I tried my hardest to follow Your commandments and do things that are right, good and pleasing to You." I don't know if that's the "right" answer but if Heavenly Father asked me that right now, that's what I would say.

Personally, I think we will perceive physical beauty differently in the eternities - maybe not at all. Perhaps the appearance of our physical faces and bodies will be irrelevant.

My husband used to seriously believe there were worms in pork, he refused to eat it!

Eh, they're not the tastiest thing ever.

I would pray to gain my own revelation.

If he's doing something bad, don't chalk it up to just a "puppy thing" or let him get away with it! Train him to behave correctly. You're the boss.

I was practically dying of laughter at the look on the Galu's faces as Russell pulled out the idol! Priceless. It would be even funnier if Russell found the idol again! He could just keep finding it and finding it and never get voted out. Laura seemed so angry that Kelly was gone, with her snotty little comment about "he just stirred up hell" - exactly what Foa Foa predicted. She lost part of her posse. Same here. I thought he was kind of arrogant and obnoxious, but he's grown on me!

I don't know; I've been watching Survivor for a long time and it seems like the younger girls always group together and seem to think they're better than the older women. That could easily be the case here, they just might have edited some stuff out.

My thoughts... I was amazed at Russell showing everyone the idol. I thought he was a smart guy but that was a strange - and obviously failed - move. I hope he's not voted out next week, I enjoy watching him play the game! It was hilariously funny to watch the look on Erik's face as he was blindsided! Never even saw it coming. There he was, smugly talking trash on Jaison and the rest of Foa Foa then boom, voted out! Monica and Laura both irritate me, I hope they go soon. Logically, I know it'll probably be all the Foa Foa members picked off one by one, but I'm just not sure. That would be the typical and predictable scenario but obviously Galu turned on one of their own members, so they can do it again. I'm kind of glad both idols are gone, now, I never really like them in play - it complicates things too much.

I'm 99% sure Obama has stated his belief that marriage is between a man and woman, so I'm not surprise the GLBT movement is unhappy with him.

When I met my husband, he was not temple-worthy. He was not doing anything wrong at the time, simply moving on from past mistakes - he had been working his way towards it since before we met. He got a limited-use recommend several months before our marriage, and got his endowments several weeks before our marriage (ten months after we started dating.) Obviously it was not a very long wait. However, if it had been longer, I would've waited - as long as he was still making positive progress. If he had slipped back into old habits, even once, I would not have waited. My bishop actually counseled me that I was a bright, pretty young woman, and I didn't have to "settle." I was quite offended by this! Obviously, this is just one person's counsel, and I can't tell you what anyone else might say. Not sure if this was helpful at all. :)

1. I love the sense of direction and value it gives my life, along with the connection I feel to God. 2. It's a toss-up between D&C 121:7-8 and Isaiah 41:10. D&C 121:7-8 My son, peace be unto they soul; thine adversity and thine afflictions shall be but a small moment; and then, if thou endure it well, God shall exalt thee on high; thou shalt triumph over all thy foes. Isaiah 41:10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. 3. Uchtdorf!

The worship and adoration that man gets is very creepy.

Agreed. Making mistakes after you've made the covenants are far more serious than if you haven't.

For me, it's about recognizing that God knows far more than I do, that he knows what's best for me and what I need in life. It's about putting faith and trust in Him, instead of my own flawed, mortal decisions. When I pray, sometimes I'm subconsciously thinking that I want a certain answer and am going to do my own thing regardless. I strive to humble myself and be truly open to guidance and inspiration. Just my take on it. :))