CaptainEm

With so much lack of evidence, I feel a little bit better about this verdict than a guilty charge.

And I don't blame you, but you being so upset at this guy who possibly realizes and feels bad about the inappropriateness of his comment isn't in the forgiveness program. Feel free to be mad about what he said (and for all I know you're right, he deep downs means it, in fact I'm inclined to think so) but let him go.

Yikes. Does this happen a lot in Utah?

It's easy to control the activities of the Little Church by the Brooke in Genericsville, USA, but the LDS church is huge. As are a lot of other churches.

Yet I can't help but feel suspicious of people who say stuff like that. It may not be a fully accurate sign of how an individual thinks and views the world, but I would take it as a half-decent example of how they treat people.

In the case the Chaplain presented, I don't think the Church would have sent the kid back. I think they would have created a safe haven for the boy. Original Post: I hate the idea of your husband telling you what you can and can't do as far as religion goes. I'd like to know how serious he is about it. Would he just be upset and angry, or would he really stop loving you?

Yes, technically he can say whatever he wants, even if its outside of their rules. But clearly he is getting bad press for it.

Actually, comedians get their humor from life experience, quite often. Jests at their lady friends usually derive from arguments and bad feelings that may or may not be resolved. You can say what you want about it, but the end result is that it's tasteless and I'm sure the wives/girlfriends do not appreciate all of the jokes at their expenses. Backroads is right: Whatever a person has said has to come from somewhere inside of them. They might have to play the audience, but they have made a conscious decision to say what they say and probably said it not just to make people laugh but because they are on the audience's side with it. I doubt the announcer is ready to go slaughter illegal aliens, but what he said was in extremely poor taste and he should have thought better.

Does he have a mancave you can paint pink? I say see the movie and have fun. I'm also sensing this thread is somewhat in jest due to the smiley in the original post. He can sulk while he's at training.

There is plenty of things you can do before marriage to prevent divorce. Make sure the marriage is a good idea. Have developed communication skills. I like the idea of a prenup even though few people who get them probably want divorce. It's practical and helpful.

I'm of two minds: I agree that a casual "sex talk" with SIL would be harmless and even helpful. She can see all the counselors she wants but that still won't give her a good real world view of sex which is what she needs. That does sound like what you want to do. But you seem to realize you would be in way over your head acting as a counselor. It's sad. Looking over this thread, it looks like they were going to counseling, but with your brother now slipping into inactivity, that doesn't seem to be helping. I'm so sorry. You might just have to see how emotionally distant you can make yourself from this.

While browsing I've noticed this has been mentioned in passing on a few threads, but what is the Mormon view on wearing lingerie? My cousin was recently complaining that she has trouble finding lingerie to cover her garments, and I'm a little flummoxed at that. Is lingerie supposed to cover garments? Is it a no-no? Does it fall under the Church-usually-stays-out-of-the-bedroom?

Great advice on here. I wouldn't be afraid to mention to him that it made you uncomfortable. I actually support the idea of discussing temple ceremonies in an environment like seminary--providing no one gets carried away. But with an intelligent teacher who is aiming to instruct rather than spread sacred things inappropriately, it should be fine. Maybe your seminary teacher could explain why he's telling you what he's telling you.

Does the bishop and stake president have everything they need? Got ours back as well. Three weeks. Very nice!

Oh, my, I'm hoping it's a few weeks! I'm going through the same thing. So... to rephrase the question for me... once the First Presidency has the paperwork, how long does it take nowadays, provided nothing icky gets in the way?