Backroads

I like this notion (of course, if we could decide what a living income would be). That way those who are struggling before taxes could get a break.

They may be interesting books to discuss, but I've read the Hunger Games and I can't see anything in there that is so intense for a high schooler than can't be discussed another way. (Then again, I might be taking out my anger against them, I personally found "The Hunger Games" poorly written).

I agree with your statement, but I did have to bold something. Would this someone have a testimony of what they believe, or just a happy feeling? (as you said, it's not up to me to judge, but I would like to ask that).

It's funny/sad because it's true! Yeah, my 17-year-old Brother-in-law said his high school English class was indeed studying "The Hunger Games."

I'm referring to those who go to church because it makes them feel good, don't really bother to study (which could be with "neglectful"), and, beyond that, haven't the foggiest idea of what they believe. They aren't intentionally mocking God, but have little testimony-driven desire to study or even find out what they believe. They're okay with the basics taught in Sunday school but fail to really attach themselves to it. They are truly in the Church for social reasons. I do think I gleaned a good answer from your post. :) I'm taking it that we can offer the best Church experience we can but in the end just can't be fully responsible for others' testimonies.

Amen to KCGrant. At the risk of offending some people here, why is stuff like "The Hunter Games" being studied by high school students? They have an elementary reading level!

No. Just wondering that if those who arent' really studying anything are perhaps better off that way--at least they are going to Church.

The general non-denominational culture. While there are a lot of damning-to-hell Christians, I think the majority are such good, kind, genuine people who love celebrating Christ and their beliefs.

Is it worth encouraging the more social members who aren't too aware of LDS doctrine to study it? I always here of stories who someone who liked being LDS well enough, decided to study it, and then went into shock and left the church. Is it better for people to be social Mormons living good lives or to encourage everyone to study their faith?

Ooh, I wanna do a favorite Christian belief! Well, maybe not a belief, but there is so much good in Christian culture that I just love.

This makes a lot of sense, though Utah would be the major place for heritage and "Mormon" culture... that would not change the fact that people outside of Utah could have strong attachment to the sense of community.

I had a seminary teacher who served his mission in Asia. Apparently years before some elders had given their daughter a priesthood blessing to heal her, but had been transferred before any real teaching had been done. My teacher and his companion had these people demand to be baptized. At the time it was a cool story, but now I think about it and wonder if these people merely joined the church because of a single miracle and really knew what they believed.

I realize this could be a potential can o' worms and understand if it gets shut down, but moderators please note I ask this in the best of intentions... The other day I heard something that has stuck with me: a good chuck of LDS population has no strong caring of why/how their doctrine works, but primarily sticks with the Church because of heritage, community, culture, etc. The idea shocked me because I'm a believer that if you're going to be part of some idealogy you can at least have the decency to believe it, but I also have strong pride in my LDS heritage. Thoughts?

Favorite LDS Doctrine: We existed before this life. Least favorite traditional Christian doctrine: ...this is hard. I really have no complaints with traditional Christianity. I suppose that I do struggle with the Christian view of God as this incorpereal being... I wind up interpreting that view as mere philosophy.

I can count on one hand the time my husband and I have fought and we're only four months on you...

...wow. Immaturity on her part. Now I'm wondering if she'll cry to her mother. If you get a phone call from her mom berating you for your actions, please let me know! THAT I want to hear about.

I personally am criticizing the bad taste of the man. Perhaps hypocritical of me.

I'd fail because I don't really like Gerald N Lund or Anita Stansfield. Perhaps we should all come up with our own favorite book lists and compare?

Oh, the lengths of Twitter I don't know if I'm horrified more by the nature of the fight or that someone had the audacity to Tweet it.

I was referring to your statement about being saved by grace (or not). I've met very few Christians who say it's perfectly okay to not be Christlike in all things. Is that simply how they believe they should act, or is it actually necessary? (perhaps as a sign of being saved).

I've discussed this with many people, and I really don't think there is all that much difference between the Mormon view and the standard Christian view. Mormons tend to think that Christians who believe in the full-on saved-by-grace view believe they don't have to go out and do good... yet most Christians say that doing good is extremely important and part of being a Christian. I don't think it's as simple as are-you-saved-because-you-do-good vs do-you-do-good-because-you-are-saved. You're a NOM, right? What's the general view there?

As long as they get the idea. Admittedly, I do kind of like to think of them as thinking "oops". I guess I'm not opposed to sharing food. I recall freshman year when a roommate suggested it. I was against it, perhaps with good reason, but with certain roommates I had, I think we very well could have shared food.

jerome, you have lost your box priviledges. Face up! to Lizzy... The subtle way probably won't work. It almost looks like you don't trust them (which you might not). But it would still be better to come forward and say you did not understand the full meaning of food sharing at the time and would now prefer to <insert new regulation on food>. Keep in mind that it is still your food so you cannot be pressured into staying with the original deal, but try to be respectful of the original deal as much as you can. Bring up that you assumed they would also be doing their own grocery shopping. As for the roommate that cannot get through the semester, well, she has options. Mom and Dad. Getting a job. Ramen. Heck, maybe she could trade extra chores or something for a share of other roommate's food. If all fails, I'm sure the bishop could help out.

Actually, it's more complicated then I thought it would be--mostly because I want everything done at once. I wound up having to have the credit union send over a copy of the title so I could change my name on that so I could change my name on the registration so everything would match up.

I can understand your frustration. I'm highly against communal anything. But, as Jennerator said, they probably don't realize what they are doing. And, no offense, there was a communication problem in the beginning. I still say it's your stuff, so politely change the food plan.