mrmarklin

Disraeli said there are lies, damned lies and Statistics. You seem to to be stumbling into the statistics category with your assumptions. But pretty good trolling. This has done seven pages!

If you are saving half of your income, you are not particularly materialistic.

I think it was the Apostles creed. FWIW I don’t know it either.

It's all white because she is a Temple worker. I'm impossible to buy for because if I want something I just buy it for myself. No discipline whatsoever.

My wife always expects an over the top Christmas gift. This year it’s a Rolex watch https://www.rolex.com/watches/datejust/m178274-0082.html

I've seen a lot of stuff. Your feelings are very normal IMO and everyone on this forum has shared them from time to time. Life can be hard. BUT, the grass is not greener. Seems like you have a decent wife. That's better than most. You have a child and breaking up a family would be a tragedy just to fulfill your selfish desires for "love". That sort of "love" does not really exist.

I think you are missing the OP’s point. The sociality of the Church is a big reason why people attend. This applies to people who are not single as well. The sociality is much reduced with the changes made. I feel it myself, and I’m married. I know that during the second hour, a lot of people attend Sunday school in the hallways to gain this sociality.

All US cars use metric measurements. Just saying.

Serious dating revolves around finding a lasting partner. I’d give it a pass. You are not compatible IMNSHO. So why waste the time? Exception: Is he rich?

Fiction I would pick Shōgun. One of the great novels of last century. Non Fiction I would pick Capitalism and Freedom by Milton Friedman.

The Jews were given a clear choice as to whom to forgive. And they forgave a murderer. That’s heavy. The Carthage mob was largely ignorant IMHO. Of course, some acted with knowledge, but I perceive a distinct difference.

If counseling does not your problems, move on. Its just a waste of time to do anything else.

I saw The House with the Clock in the Walls. Mildly amusing.

I'll post a picture of my commute next week. It's far worse. No snow, but you'll see.

God is a God of order. While the Christ is clearly extraordinary, I believe the laws would apply to all mortals.

Here is an historical fact about the Book of Mormon. The plates from which it was translated, were found in New York on the North American continent. It’s true that we don’t know where Lehi’s group landed. But the plates are evidence that he did. Therefore to disregard the history of the Book of Mormon is not logical. FWIW, I don’t think we are ever going to find a building anywhere that has a carving in it that says Nephi slept here.

Since the Lord clearly has not returned, “rising generation” must be interpreted dispensationally. This is means that the rising generation will happen in the current dispensation. No one knows the time.

Lots of reasons for separate accounts. Especially with both spouses working outside the home. I live in a community property state. What’s mine is hers and what’s hers is mine. So the supposed separation is academic. Im a big advocate of separation of checking accounts. My wife and myself are polar opposites as to how funds should be managed.

A moving arm signal is a semaphore. A smash board is meant to get an engineers attention when he overruns a signal in a station. Grade crossing arm comes to mind on the other AFAIK, English has more words than any other language. Of course, not everything is covered.

Let your insurance company handle this. It knows the law and will advise accordingly. You are correct in that this is probably a scam. Don’t write any checks.

Apparently the guy has been excommunicated.

Seriously?

You have only known this girl six months. Let her go on a mission. Since you are a student you don't seem to be in a position to propose anyway. How would you support her? Your supposed love is likely just a strong infatuation.

Any one on one interaction between an adult and a child is very problematic. The Scouts have taken steps to prevent this due to lawsuits. The Church has also had its problems. The Catholic Church has booths called confessionals just to eliminate problems. Everything is out in the open, but still can be private Some adults abuse their position and some children are too wise in worldly ways. Accusations can be very corrosive and actions even more so. The Church would be wise to insulate itself from any shadow of doubt in these cases.

Regardless the merits of Young or his gripes, I believe the Church will soon prohibit one on one interviews with our youth. Just too much legal liability.