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Like the spread of AIDS... As Christians, we have the right and responsibility to repeal unconstitutional laws which break down our traditional family values in this country. The majority rules! - Mrs. A

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Polygamy is considered an abomination by Christians. In a Christian nation, polygamy is outlawed. However, if Christians are subjected to an oppressive government, then corrupt laws will be enacted (such as killing baby girls in China). This is one of the reasons we are fighting the war in Iraq...not to change their religion or customs...but to protect innocent people from a despot ruler. Prior to the war, women and children were unprotected, as reports have shown that many of them were found buried in mass graves. - Mrs. A

America was founded as a Christian nation, and the majority of the poplulation in America are Christians. If we, as Americans, lose our Constitution by allowing it to be amended into oblivion, we will lose the very right to keep us a free and independent nation. Our founding fathers did not sacrifice their lives for us to burn the American flag and all that it stands for under the guise of First Amendment rights. There is a distinct difference between progression and digression. - Mrs. A

Speaking of stupid politics, I just read on AOL news that a satanic vampire who preys upon his wife's blood is running for governor of Minnesota. His plan is to personally impale child molesters and convicted murderers publicly. - Mrs. A

The choice is clear: Fight the battle of the ballot, or the battle of the bullet. As LDS, we are admonished to vote for those who represent our values. If one reads the political party platforms, it is very easy to distinguish which party is aligned closer to Christian values. - Mrs. A

This legislation is leading up to the destruction of the traditional American family, Christian values, morals, ethics, etc. I've never seen such a blatant attack on God, country, and family. As a Christian nation, isn't it time that we, as the majority, take back our power by participating in the legislative process? Amen! - The Aristotles

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Prisonchaplain, I would be curious to know as a result of the topic you introduced, what is your concensus of the likelihood of Canadian Christians practicing polygamy, if polygamy is legalized in Canada? - Mrs. A

Hence, "become" goddesses. ;-) (note smiley face) Yes, we are taught as Christians to bear one another's burdens, not medicate them. ;-) (note another smiley face) So true! Perfectionism and striving to attain perfection are two different things. Perfection is impossible to achieve in our earthly existence. (note no smiley face, but exclamation point) A short quote: "Jesus wept."

Hi, Maureen... I believe my friend was speaking in terms of political unity. I understand some folks follow sports religiously, and I know of no other arena which is more political. LOL - Mrs. A

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For the record, Aristotle and I emailed our photo to Heather...in fact, we sent it twice...asking for her assistance to post it for us. We are represented in this forum as a couple...(see our photo)...which is why I sign my posts, "Mrs. A"...to distinguish between his posts and mine. Aristotle is French, so he goes by the nickname of "Aris from Paris". ;-) - Mrs. A

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Yes, that's true. Mormon women cannot become gods...we become goddesses! And thank you for answering my question. The Mormon women on Prozac issue is legitimate, unfortunately. When I inquired about this from a sister in our women's auxilliary, she said that nearly all of the women [in the women's organization in that ward] are on Prozac. Something is definitely not "well in Zion". And I'm not an anti-Mormon, I'm not depressed, and I'm not on Prozac (or any other meds)...nor am I angry. I'm not popular in my ward (or on this board, apparently LOL), and am known for being outspoken and assertive. Women in my position have two choices: to risk being true to herself, or risk being shunned and ostracized. A very sad commentary... Welcome back to the board! LOL

More labeling...is this the voice of Christianphobia speaking? LOL

A friend I met on the internet five years ago is a Canadian. Although some of her fellow Canadians feel justified and free to attack Americans, she is one who doesn't engage in this negative behavior, which I find most refreshing! One of the things she said she admires most about Americans is our sense of patriotism, which she said, many Canadians sadly lack.

The homosexual lobby has campaigned and enacted special hate crime laws to punish those who speak out against their lifestyle. Hiding under the guise of "minority group", this has become a freedom of speech issue. Christians who take a stand (freedom of religion, i.e., First Amendment rights) are persecuted by homosexuals who label Christians as "homophobes", when in reality, homosexuals are demonstrating paranoiac heterophobia. Are Christians oppressed by society? When special interest groups lobby to subvert our Christian heritage guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution, removing Christian symbols from public places, eliminating any trace of Christianity in public schools, and most recently, intimidating Christians into not saying "Merry Christmas", the answer is a definite yes.

Now for the Golden Question: When would you like to be baptised, PrisonChaplain? LOL The end of your post sounded like a goodbye...I hope you're not leaving, as I truly enjoy reading your posts. I do have a legitimate question to ask, if I may. What is your concept or perception of a woman's role in the LDS Church, in the early days and presently. Thanks, - Mrs. A

Aristotle and I were discussing this subject earlier. We have come to the conclusion that many of the stories representing plural wives have been buried in church history. Unfortunately, there exists today a mentality which seeks to silence women in the Church on such matters; particularly in regard to polygamy. We are warned to never criticize our leaders. But it is only in righteousness that we are asked to support them. Personally, I believe that Emma was perfectly capable of "kicking Eliza down the stairs"...not that this behavior is acceptable or excusable; it is certainly understandable that a woman pushed to her limit might resort to take such action. Apparently, this story carries enough weight that Sister McConkie shared it in a stake Relief Society meeting. As stated before, some would like to minimize the feelings of those sisters who had/have legitimate complaints. (Re: Mormon Women on Prozac). Polygamy will never fully be understood, or why it was necessary to subject the early women of the Church to such torment, degradation, disrespect, and emotional abuse. Perhaps that's why the brethren are continually "warned" against exercising unrighteous dominion (that would include insulting and demeaning women, even in a forum such as this), or it is "amen to the priesthood". This means that any man who abuses a woman...either physically, emotionally, mentally, physically, or spiritually, has lost their priesthood power, credibility, and effectiveness. - Mrs. A

It is understood that no official Church documentation has been provided thus far to either substantiate or unsubstantiate Sister McConkie's story re Emma. Off topic, I have read the posts about not having more than one account, and the fact that many in this forum use aliases.

Another quote: The Lord helps those who help themselves.

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