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Wingnut is a "sir" (He?)? First it was Moksha who I thought it was a "she". Now this? Something really wrong with me.

paquits, in the past the Church used to send young men with Aspergers to regular missions but they no longer do as well as other related special needs (please ask your Bishop for a reference on this). They do however, encourage them (those who are high functioning like your son) to serve service missions in their own area.

Hey and he broke the law of chastity with Lois? He got excommunicated since he serves a mission? Yikes!!

Service, service AND service!!!!! Besides the Church callings, I am referring to volunteer work...helping a desperate family in need, volunteer in the local homeless shelter, etc.

Niceee!

These? Don't take it personal because it is not but....Isn't funny that what we as Church practiced hundred years ago we label it now as a "weird cult"? Oh the irony! I am not saying we should agree with their lifestyle but let's reflect in our past folks and let people live in the way they think is right.

I had both, short and long hair. Right now, I have it long. In my opinion, it is just a matter of preference and I would find very silly and fanatical if people judge other women on their hair length.

What about those women who are bald? No glory?

I am puzzled. Is this is a REAL scenario or someone just making a joke?

:lol::lol:

No. Usually the missionaries will get a new set of scriptures for some of the new converts who may not have one but as a ward, no.

The halal method IS regarded to be humane. And this NON-halal method seems human to you? YouTube - ‪Meet your Meat‬‎ I ask those parents, do they rather their kids eat animals who were slaughtered in this way? I don't think so. The ONLY issue here is the fact that Muslims use this method. That's enough to scare the ignorant.

So they are offended because the word is "Halal" and is related to Muslims but if it was "Kosher" they would have been fine? It shows ignorance in their part. The way the animal is killed is far more compassionate than when it is NOT halal. The animal is usually given water AND killed swiftly without scaring him or other animals. For those who complain about this move, should go to Youtube and butchering videos here in the US and then tell me what is exactly the problem here. I have lived in many countries, some with a huge Muslim population and halal meat was the only choice. I am not sure what exactly the parents are complaining, the animal was KILLED differently.

Well Melissa don't take it wrong but you married your husband not Duke. So it wasn't because of Duke, it was because of your husband's choice. Oh wow, and just curious did your husband defend you? Did he keep his friendship with Duke despite all this?

I can agree with that (but that's not unique to this topic but to any other issue really). Other than that, I am not sure why some members feel it is wrong, "disobedient", unfaithful and so many other labels they put the fact that some members think differently.

Just curious, under what basis exactly a person could be denied a temple recommend over this issue? Personally, I do not condone gay marriage, I wouldn't vote for or against it. It is a non-issue for me. I believe in separation of Church and State and personally I wouldn't do anything to stop gay people from marrying. So I am curious as to exactly will prevent someone from obtaining a temple recommend under these circumstances. We are free to think anything we want and have an opinion on this matter and others (and NOT necessarily agree with the GA over these issues). I think it was President Hinckley who said in an interview that members often times DISAGREE with the brethren and that's not the issue, it becomes one when they TEACH those things. So I am curious at the reasoning behind denying a temple recommend over a different position than the Brethren have.

Actually no, it doesn't go smoother than that. Sometimes if the person can't understand or ignore him on purpose (the new ones who still feel shy about giving public prayers) then he calls one of the YM to assist him. Now that's the scenario if he forgets to tell you during the meeting but sometimes he forgets that too so you are suddenly called by "surprise" to give the prayer (and a smile on his face). My bishop is pretty old.

In my ward is usually the Bishop but if he forgets, he makes signs from his seat to the person he wants to offer the prayer.

Well, what I need or not need is something I would like to decide for myself. This is not about a "need", this is about wanting to share a different perspective than the one you seem to want to "hear". Please read post #61 of why this is such a petty issue to me and what are some real "vital issues" going on and heck no, checking on people's chest and wondering if their fake boobs affect the spirituality in the ward is not one of them.

Disobedience to the Prophet? Was it a commandment in the first place? (just curious).

LDS.org - New Era Article - The Precarious Age of Aquarius

An Ensign Article about it: LDS.org - Ensign Article - Searching the Scriptures: What the Scriptures Say about Astrology, Divination, Spirit Mediums, Magic, Wizardry, and Necromancy

Probably she will come around and try to get in touch with you again maybe she won't. Honestly, I think you assume a lot about people's intentions. I put a thread about assumptions in the general board, you may find it interesting. I hope this doesn't count as "lecturing".

Maybe you should follow the advise you gave to Pam. You can use the ignore button.

Well like I said, I would like to have them. I know you don't feel the same way. :) Jumping down your throat? What truth do you speak? It's entirely your preference Cassiopeia and that's okay. However, does not mean it is necessarily the "truth" (the boundaries comment, it is your opinion and perception) and ours to disagree and that's okay too. No need to justify your choice Cassiopeia. Like I said, it is okay for you to feel like that, it's your life. I just do not want you to feel people are "jumping down your throat" just because they disagree with your assessment. :)