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Okay how about this then- Why not worship any previous God's as well as our own? Since you say this one should be worshiped, then why not the others?

I just don't get it. I don't get how heavenly father is a God who was once a man, who was then exalted, because that means that there must be an endless line of the same thing. Which also raises this question in my mind- Why worship this God? Why not the "original". I've asked others but nobody can give me a straight answer. This is the only things holding me back because i just don't know what to think about it

The ward i go to is filled with amazing people, the only problem is that it is so unorganized! For example, our last scouting trip- We were going to camp out on the Bishops private beach, so we al met up at church to wait for the scoutmaster. He arrives and guess what he says?= " we need rides to get there". What the heck? He should have asked a week earlier and found us rides, but he didn't, and it wasn't the first time that he has done it. Also, things like church partys and extra meetings aren't ever told on time, and everyone is just totally mixed up. And worst of all, it's the only place around, and i just can't see myself going here if things never work out like they are supposed to. Honestly, i don't know what to do....

Hey saldrin, how do you eat all of those calories a day? i can't find anything healthy that has a lot of calories in it so i can get that many, i end up eating only a few hundred a day because, now that i stopped eating as much, i can't stuff much down anymore.

Thank you so much suzie! i had no idea that was even possible, it's just so scary knowing nothing about the future, ya know?

I was diagnosed with pre-diabetes and ever since i've been scared about it. I got it because it runs in my family and because i'm obese. I'm scared to the point where it interferes with everything i do, and example is this: (My thoughts)"Why try to learn this song, i'm gonna die soon anyway, maybe even lose an arm, or maybe my eyesight" and then i just feel horrible(a bad gut feeling) for the rest of the day. I can't stand it anymore! I am doing what i need to do to either reverse or better control the diabetes. I excercise, eat better, and i have already lost 50 pounds since like 6 months ago. I was 333 pounds, and then i started losing the weight now i'm down to around 280 and i'm gonna keep going until i'm at least 200 pounds and i am hoping that will help/solve the problem. It's just so horrible having these self-pitying, scary thoughts about the future. What should i do?

Do you ask someone to consider you for a calling or do they just kinda ask you if they feel you are right for the position after praying about it

yeah that does help a lot, it was sort of a subject that was sorta thrown at me very fast so i couldn't quite understand it. thank you for the reply

Hey guys. I'm 16 years old and i have been going to an LDS church near my house for almost a year, and when i turn 18, if i still want to, i will be baptized. The one thing that is really stopping me is exaltation- it is just a hard thing for me to grasp and understand, it just doesn't sound right to me. i figured maybe one of you could sort of water it down a bit so i can try to understand it more, i want to know why i should know that it is right, because so far the only reason i believe in exaltation is because i believe this church ir true and therefore it's doctrine must be true as well

I feel like im starting to lose faith. I'm seeing people go out and have fun partying, etc. I feel like im missing out. I know God's will is more important than having a little fun, but in todays society that kind of garbage is being shoved down my throat more and more! Obviously i love having such strong morals and faith in these times when it is getting harder, but i fell as is it is slipping gradually. How could i keep the faith other than studying scriptures, because i already do that:confused:

So they can't get into the temple? I always wondered what one could do so that your family isn't left out of such an amazing thing. Maybe some kind of party or whatnot before or after the actual marriage?

No this video isnt LDS, but it does have a great point, and i think everyone who sees it can learn from it

YouTube - The Fire (FULL) by Nate Pfeil

You are totally right! if i stick with it, i'd actually be the first generation of my family. Thats an amamzing blessing and i never looked at it as such. Thank you all for your wonderful advice! God Bless

Actually thats not a bad idea, thanks. I know a family friend who attends most sundays, maybe ill just sit with her. But it's really the whole family stuff, like family home evening, having parents that are actually in the church and who approve of you going, etc. that really makes me feel left out

in 2 years when i get baptized, i really wanna know what to expect so i can prepare myself. Im new to the church so im still reading the BoM, but im already in Helaman(ch. 8) so i am reading it fast. I just want to be the best person i can be, and i think i'll do better if im told what to expect

My name is Jonathan. I live on Long Island, in the state of New York. I'm 16 years old and am the only one in my family and school who goes to the LDS church. Since i'm 16 i'm usually overlooked but at church i'm accepted =]. Though i haven't gone in a few months because of my schedule, i look forward to returning very soon. I haven't been baptized because i plan on waiting until i'm 18 so i don't upset my parents, but i can tell that it well be an amazing day. I just figured i'd waste a bit of time telling you about myself, but it's time for bed. God Bless, Jonathan

I feel awful when i used to go to church. Being the only one in my family who was interested sucked big time This wonderful religion focuses a lot on family, and i feel so left out. I felt so left out that i stopped going a few months ago, but recently my heart is trying to make me go back. How can i deal with being the only LDS person in my family, which makes me miss out on so much?(also im the only one in my school and circle of friends)

Maybe its because you just joined so it is still a little buggy for you to login

Ive heard people say that you should repent but not exactly how

A few months back, in October '09 i believe, a friend and i went out to spread the gospel around our community. I am a new member to the church, and figured going around with them will help me prepare for my own mission when i turn old enough. Needless to say we got a ton of doors slammed in our faces. I started to get discouraged, but Elder McFarlane reassured me. When i was about to give up, we met a man who had just gotten home from work, and talked with him for a while. It turns out that he was actually interested in what we had to say. I had brought along an extra BoM just in case someone wanted one, which he gladly accepted. This experience strengthened my Testimony because i see how hard these missionaries work to save everyones souls, and i felt happy to help. So i wanted to tell all of you to volunteer yourself to go around with the missionaries and learn from them, you will enjoy it

Thank you, everyone. All of your words have helped a lot.

I'm in a lot of emotional struggle right now. i am 15 and am converting, but mom isnt too happy about me switching religions, but at least she is allowing me to be baptized before im 18 =]. Anyway, i feel so left out because the church focuses on Family so much and i feel very left out. I dont know what to do; my friends make fun of me, my whole family doesnt understand or really approve, and it is hard to feel the spirit and have faith if i am constantly being put down. I really need all of your help, thank you and God Bless.