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From Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions Family Home Storage What about 72-hour kits? Church members are encouraged to prepare for adversity by building a basic supply of food, water, money, and, over time, longer-term supply items. Beyond this, Church members may choose to store additional items that could be of use during times of distress. Frequently Asked Questions ******************** Church News and Events (This applied to New Zealand, but also should be applicable anywhere that disaster may strike) and contains a nice list A Kit in Time 18 October 2010 A Kit in Time - Church News and Events

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James 2:14-26 20 But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead? So BOTH!

Yes and then you have the unicorn (who missed the ark)

The media not only deals with misinformation but it also deals with withholding information. For instance: why haven't you heard about this on the news? Act! for America - Report--Obama quietly appoints Muslim Brotherhood to key posts February 16, 2011 by Anthony Martin An ex-CIA agent and counter-intelligence expert has revealed in a special report that Barack Obama has quietly appointed members of the Muslim Brotherhood to key posts within the Administration. Dr. Clare Lopez, professor at the Centre for Counterintelligence and Security Studies, wrote a policy paper in December of 2009 which details the systematic appointment of Sharia-friendly advocates within the State Department and other government agencies. . . . . . . . According to reports issued by NewsRealBlog, RedState, and LaborUnionReport, secret documents released by Wikileaks indicate that the United States government has been in the process of planning social and political upheaval in the Middle East for at least 2 years--beginning during the waning days of the Bush Administration and continuing under Obama. The goal was to push moderate Muslim dictators out the door in countries such as Egypt, while advocating so-called 'democracy' which would then insure the rise of Muslim Brotherhood-supported Islamists to fill the power-gap. . . . . . . .

Then why are you dating someone who is not? And please don't tell me that a Junior in High School is.

Even if it is very hard to choose these are 4 of my favorites. Oh My Father Secret Prayer Amazing Grace Ere you left your room this morning (Did you think to pray?)

Well spoken.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/25/business/25toyota.html Toyota to Recall Over 2 Million Vehicles for Gas Pedal Flaws By NICK BUNKLEY Published: February 24, 2011 DETROIT — Floor mats and accelerators continue to plague Toyota. Add to Portfolio Toyota said on Thursday that it was recalling another 2.17 million vehicles to fix problems that could cause their accelerator pedals to become stuck, a setback in its efforts to rebound from the uncertainty that swirled around the car maker last year. Toyota initiated two new recalls on Thursday, covering about 769,000 sport utility vehicles and 20,000 Lexus sedans, and added nearly 1.4 million vehicles to its November 2009 recall related to what Toyota called “floor mat entrapment.” . . . . . . .

Next, Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie Signs Same-Sex Civil Unions Into Law HONOLULU — Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie signed same-sex civil unions into law Wednesday, calling it "a triumph for everyone" that gay and lesbian couples will have the same state rights as married partners. Civil unions in the Rainbow State would start Jan. 1, 2012, making Hawaii the seventh state to permit civil unions or similar legal recognitions for gay couples. Five other states and the District of Columbia allow same-sex marriage.

Gov't Drops Defense of Anti-gay Marriage Law Wednesday, 23 Feb 2011 12:40 PM WASHINGTON (AP) — In a major policy reversal, the Obama administration said Wednesday it will no longer defend the constitutionality of a U.S. law banning recognition of same-sex marriage. Attorney General Eric Holder said President Barack Obama has concluded that the administration cannot defend the federal law that defines marriage as only between a man and a woman. He noted that the congressional debate during passage of the Defense of Marriage Act "contains numerous expressions reflecting moral disapproval of gays and lesbians and their intimate and family relationships — precisely the kind of stereotype-based thinking and animus the (U.S. Constitution's)Equal Protection Clause is designed to guard against." . . . . . .

U.S. sending officials to Europe to coordinate effort to stop "outrageous" violence in Libya, President Obama says.

It's interesting that you should bring up Joseph Smith King Follett Discourse. From the Discourse The Unpardonable Sin A man cannot commit the unpardonable sin after the dissolution of the body, and there is a way possible for escape. Knowledge saves a man; and in the world of spirits no man can be exalted but by knowledge. So long as a man will not give heed to the commandments, he must abide without salvation. If a man has knowledge, he can be saved; although, if he has been guilty of great sins, he will be punished for them. But when he consents to obey the Gospel, whether here or in the world of spirits, he is saved. A man is his own tormenter and his own condemner. Hence the saying, They shall go into the lake that burns with fire and brimstone. The torment of disappointment in the mind of man is as exquisite as a lake burning with fire and brimstone. I say, so is the torment of man. I know the Scriptures and understand them. I said, no man can commit the unpardonable sin after the dissolution of the body, nor in this life, until he receives the Holy Ghost but they must do it in this world. Hence the salvation of Jesus Christ was wrought out for all men, in order to triumph over the devil; for if it did not catch him in one place, it would in another; for he stood up as a Savior. All will suffer until they obey Christ himself. The contention in heaven was -- Jesus said there would be certain souls that would not be saved; and the devil said he could save them all, and laid his plans before the grand council, who gave their vote in favor of Jesus Christ. So the devil rose up in rebellion against God, and was cast down, with all who put up their heads for him. (Book of Moses -- Pearl of Great Price, Chap. 4:1-4; Book of Abraham, Chap. 3:23-28.) The Forgiveness of Sins All sins shall be forgiven, except the sin against the Holy Ghost; for Jesus will save all except the sons of perdition. What must a man do to commit the unpardonable sin? He must receive the Holy Ghost, have the heavens opened unto him, and know God, and then sin against Him.[12] After a man has sinned against the Holy Ghost, there is no repentance for him. [12] For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, and have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, if they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame" (Hebrews 6:4-6). Those who sin against the light and knowledge of the Holy Ghost may be said to crucify more than the body of our Lord, they crucify the Spirit. [back] **** Doctrines of the Gospel Student Manual Course Details Chapter 33 Kingdoms of Glory and Perdition 3. Those who deny the Holy Ghost after having received it and crucify the Savior unto themselves will have no forgiveness and will be sons of perdition (see D&C 76:34–36 ; Matthew 12:31–32 ). (as noted in the King Follett Discourse) “And he that believes, is baptized, and receives the light and testimony of Jesus Christ, and walks well for a season, receiving the fulness of the blessings of the gospel in this world, and afterwards turns wholly unto sin, violating his covenants, he will be among those whom the gospel can never reach in the spirit world; and all such go beyond its saving power, they will taste the second death, and be banished from the presence of God eternally” (Joseph F. Smith, Gospel Doctrine, 476–77).

Yes, your points are also valid - but not all inclusive. Why can't I - the Church does on LDS.org - are they wrong too?

Lot's fall away few Deny the Holy Ghost. Becoming an Atheist by definition is denying it.

The Guide to the Scriptures lds.org Unpardonable Sin See also Blaspheme, Blasphemy; Holy Ghost; Murder; Sons of Perdition. "The sin of denying the Holy Ghost, a sin that cannot be forgiven." The answer is best left up to you as that is between you and God.

Defend the faith, this thread? I'm afraid I missed that one.

You receive the Holy Ghost at confirmation after baptism. D&C 76 Sec 35 Having denied the Holy Spirit after having received it (you receive it at confirmation to the Gospel) so it applies to the OP.

This thread is to help the OP not attack the posters. But thanks.

No condemning tone, you're reading into it which is not there, you are condemning me and with an attitude I might add.

This also includes: Doctrine and Covenants Section 76 34 Concerning whom I have said there is no forgiveness in this world nor in the world to come— 35 Having denied the Holy Spirit after having received it, and having denied the Only Begotten Son of the Father, having crucified him unto themselves and put him to an open shame. -------------- Alma Chapter 39 6 For behold, if ye deny the Holy Ghost when it once has had place in you, and ye know that ye deny it, behold, this is a sin which is unpardonable; yea, and whosoever murdereth against the light and knowledge of God, it is not easy for him to obtain forgiveness; yea, I say unto you, my son, that it is not easy for him to obtain a forgiveness. ..... and thus the "caution proceed with care"

Nobody's blaming anybody. If anything was "thrown out" it was a warning to be careful as an Atheist denies the Holy Ghost and Jesus Christ. No God, no Godhead, no Holy Ghost. Maybe read Doctrine and Covenants 76 in it's entirety You may not be able to give him the knowledge of a Father in Heaven but you can testify to it after all that is the crux of the Gospel.

Nobody said anything about me, you or any human judging this person. Read what I say not what you read into it. For your information changing to Atheism is not questioning and trying to sort things out.

It does!

I won't explain my circumstances but I'm in a position to emphasize with you. Have you read the poem "Footprints in the Sand"? The Official Footprints In The Sand Page I think it may apply in your case it has brought me much comfort. PTSD is a KILLER (without the Gospel I'd be dead some 40 years now) and it get's worse with time if left untreated. In your case it can be literally a double killer for you are at the point of being unpardonable especially being a returned Missionary. Sorry to be so frank but you are my literal brother and I bear my testimony in the name of Jesus Christ that there is a God and He LOVES you, as I do, and wishes you to return to His side. You must have fought valiantly in the pre-mortal life and you went out to bring souls to Christ in this life so you are a choice soul. As far as the Iraq business, just remember that what is happening there is that it is being prepared to receive Missionaries and it's people to accept the Gospel of Jesus Christ and you were a part of that, not a bad thing at all. ITNOJC amen.