DonKeefe

Sorry for the double post, but you Applepansy, you are proud of your brother for not attending his own daughter's wedding?

Isn't becoming a new member all about learning about the church, and the question comes up, so why are you jumping down my throat? It's not an accusation, it's just a simple question. And if you get tired of answering this question, then you must not fully believe in it or understand it. Why must it be 10% though? Isn't God accepting of any sum? And for the temple ceremonies, why are they so secretive? Shouldn't a new member understand, probably what most regard as the most important aspect of the church?

I have a couple questions about the church. From what I understand, if I have a daughter getting married to another Mormon man in the temple, and I am an avid member on my church except that I have not paid my 10% tithing, I cannot attend her own wedding. Wouldn't Jesus Christ want her wedding to be a celebration with her entire family? Also, if I do not pay my tithing, I will not go into the Celestial Kingdom. So is this in a way, buying your way into Heaven?