Jezebel2011

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  1. So you are assuming that in the afterlife you will also be gay?

    How do you know that?

    That is assuming that someone can be born 'gay' and not develop the trait through childhood. That assumption may be totally wrong.

    I was born at a time when homosexuality was still illegal and quite frankly, I wish it had stayed that way

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  2. I am always skeptical of these amazing gatherings of wise folk who determine which is the one true church based on irrefutable facts. However, those who like such things can take comfort...you're not alone: Where Is the True Church? – and Its Incredible History!

    The Bible is a fact - as a religious man you know that

    So why not accept the doctrine from the Bible that is under your nose and accept that the LDS Church is the ONE True Church.

    That isn't a question, it is an observation.

    You either take ALL of the teachings from the Bible, or you take none of it. You cannot pick and choose which parts you like and discard the rest. Which is what most religions do.

    I was heavily involved with another religion for over 30 years before I discovered the truth. I was not taught by missionaries, either, I found the answers for myself.

    The Bible = The Truth = The LDS Church

    That is all we need to know

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  3. According to Biblical scholars from all fields there are 17 Signs of the True Faith

    17 Points of the True Church of Christ

    Christ organized the Church (Eph 4:11-14)

    The true church must bear the name of Jesus Christ (Eph 5:23)

    The true church must have a foundation of Apostles and Prophets (Eph 2:19-20)

    The true church must have the same organization as Christ's Church (Eph 4:11-14)

    The true church must claim divine authority (Heb 5:4-10)

    The true church must have no paid ministry (1 Cor 9:16-18; Acts 20:33-34; John 10:11-13)

    The true church must baptise by immersion (Matt 3:13-16)

    The true church must bestow the gift of the Holy Ghost by the laying on of hands (Acts 8:14-17)

    The true church must practice divine healing (Mark 3:14-15)

    The true church must teach that God and Jesus are seperate and distinct individuals (John 17:11; 20:17)

    The true church must teach that God and Jesus have bodies of flesh and bone (Luke 23:36-39; Acts 1:9-11; Heb 1:1-3)

    The officers must be called by God (Heb 4:4; Ex 28:1; 40:13-16)

    The true church must claim revelation from God (Amos 3:7)

    The true church must be a missionary church (Matt 28:19-20)

    The true church must be a restored church (Acts 3:19-20)

    The true church must practice baptism for the dead (1Cor 15:16&29)

    "By their fruits ye shall know them." (Matt 7:20)

    Therefore the LDS Church is the only True Church

    That is why I was baptised into the LDS Church. I know that it is true.

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  4. The Discouraged list I have no issue with. But the Encouraged list is a bit overboard.

    - Group dates where you and your spouse meet up with your friend and their spouse.

    - Give your spouse access to all of your email and social networks.

    Really? You being a counselor, I seriously doubt you give your spouse access to all your emails. This is just overkill.

    - Let your spouse know if you are going to be interacting with members of the opposite sex on a professional level.

    Really? I'm sure you don't give our the names of your female patients to your spouse. That's against HIPAA.

    - Introduce your spouse to all of your friends.

    Really? This states that you do cannot have a friend unless your spouse has been introduced to them. I think it would be better to say to "not be afraid to introduce your spouse to your friends."

    - Make sure your spouse knows your co-workers and your relationship with each opposite sex co-worker.

    Really? This is, to say it mildly, frantic overkill.

    This list starts from the point that the trust factor in a marriage is nil. Whatever happened to trust in marriage? I sure hope you don't require your patients to adhere to this. It can only help to aggravate bad feelings. I get the set boundaries stuff. But please, common sense, reality and practicality need to enter into the picture somewhere.

    I agree with you totally on this one.

    I too am a Counsellor and TRUST is most important in a relationship. The encouraged list is way over the top.

    In past relationships I have not wanted the other's passwords to emails etc. Why would I want that?

    Common sense and reality are important too.

    In any event, if a spouse wishes to have another relationship a second email account, a second cellphone, etc would be very easy for them to get.

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  5. Tyler, are you a member of the lds chruch? if so your under his yoke if you allow him to have that power over you, or you can call out to the LORD from zion (your heart) and the name above all names will guide and protect you and he will open the widows of heaven for you... he will lead and protect you..if you seek religion you can follow your bishop and his prophet but if you want freedom that comes from the Lord Jesus Christ, seek first the kingdom of heaven and all else will be added on to you. best luck!!! cause I have no luck ;)

    Being an LDS Member wanting to enter the Temple we have to prove ourselves worthy.

    Our Bishops and Stake Presidents have the 'power of discernment' given to them through their Calling, by the power of the Priesthood. In plain English that means that they have been bestowed with the power to recognise whether a member sitting before them is, in fact, 'worthy'.

    When we have our Temple Recommend Interview the Bishop/Stake President is in place of Christ, to question us, to make sure that we fully understand the Covenants that we are wanting to take upon ourselves. They are able to ascertain if a member is lying/covering up in order to get a Recommend.

    Believe me when I say that they definitely know what they are doing.

    When the member is in the right place, in the right frame of mind, in the right place as far as the Gospel goes, they will get the Recommend that allows them to take their Covenants in the Temple.

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  6. My understanding is that nicotine is about as addictive as any known substance.

    Interestingly, though nicotine is highly addictive, it is apparently harmless in the amounts taken in by even a very heavy smoker. The tar and other chemical compounds in the smoke is what destroys your cells and causes cancer. Getting a nicotine fix through patches or gum is, apparently, completely safe, and probably easier (and cheaper) to wean yourself from than cigarettes.

    That is simply not true. Medical fact is that it is a habit not a true addiction. Simple as that. The tobacco manufacturers will have you believe that it is habit-forming and addictive, to keep the smoker smoking, thinking that they have no other option. Since heroine, cocaine and alcohol dependency can be quelled with a little effort then smoking cessation is not a problem.

    Have spent the last 15 years treating mainly smoking cessation, although I treat all emotional disorders such as weight control, sexual problems, fears and phobias, etc.

    \Smoking is a bad habit and is treated in the same way. I have a documented 100% success rate tried and tested by the local authority where I live, covering those 15 years. My patients have been tracked all the way along. In the beginning I didn't like doing it but now it is good for business!!

    Smokers link a lifestyle feature with their habit. We break the association and they never smoke again. Simple! Well, in my practice it is.

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  7. That isn't quite true because if I wear a white shirt or lite colored t-shirt people can see the outlines of the garment around the neck and both arms. Look at men in church in a hot day wearing only a white shirt and you can tell if they have garments on or not.

    I strongly disagree with this statement. A few years ago we had to read a statement from the first presidency in every temple interview specifically saying the the use of the garments should be determined, with guidance from the Spirit, by the member and not anyone else. Choosing not to wear them in overwhelmingly hot weather isn't breaking a commandment but deciding what can and can't be done. We don't wear garments to shower or at a beach or during sex (although some fanaticals argue that you should during sex), or everyday if you only have one set or if they are torn and broken. No- sleeve tank tops I can agree with but it is always my choice to make when I do or don't wear them.

    No, not true; had it last October and stake president also leaves them at home when going to the beach. His words were "The Lord understands". I don't think there will be a problem in two years time either since I've been doing this -not using tops in extreme weather- since the early nineties.

    Not true. I do wear them without alteration most of the year. I don't use them when it becomes torture to do so. I end up having trouble breathing properly when we get up in the 100's (most of my work is outdoors) plus I get skin rashes and small red dotes all over my shoulders from the garments and the heat and not using them stops the rashes and I can breath better. And I don't think the Lord minds since I can't point to any punishment or problem for not using them those days, apart from your criticism here. Plus we are talking about some days, 3 maybe 4 months in summer and usually only after midday and before dinner so it isn't that much, which is why I don't think the Lord minds. I do sleep with them on always since even if it passes 100 at night I can have a fan going or the AC.

    A few questions for you

    When wearing light-coloured clothing why are you ashamed of showing to the World that you are a Latter-Day Saint? That is what the previous poster basically said. Whether the garment shows through clothing or not is immaterial.

    When at the beach if you want to strip off then wear a full swimsuit (for a woman) or shorts and a tee for a man, replacing the upper garment when dressing. Why do you feel the need to take the garment off just because you are "at the beach"?

    If you want to shoulder the responsibility for not wearing your garments then that is entirely up to you and your conscience.

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  8. True!

    Mesh has worked best for me in hot weather. However once we are over 100 I just don't use tops. It's just simply too hot to wear them plus under a typical shirt or t-shirt everyone around me would see that I'm wearing garments when they are supposed to be kept from public view. I really dislike people knowing that I'm wearing religious clothing when those people aren't a part of my religion.

    In the end it's between the individual and the Lord.

    Same happens when one has to decide where to change when heading to the beach for the day, ie at the beach or leave home without them (my choice)

    If you wear your garments correctly, ie covered with clothing, nobody will be able to see what you are wearing underneath.

    Once we have the permission through the Temple to wear the garments we are required to wear them - it isn't a choice of whether we should or should not. We must wear clothing to cover the garment - so no-sleeve tank tops are not an option, they must have short sleeves, or cap sleeves. Choosing not to wear them is breaking the commandment that we made to wear them. It is not your choice to make.

    You do realise that come your next Temple Recommend Interview you will not be able to answer the garment question honestly and will therefore not be granted the Recommend? The question asks if you are wearing your garments as required, night and day without any alteration. If you are not wearing your garment top so that you can wear what you want to wear then you are not compliant with the requirement.

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  9. Joseph Smith “defined ‘hot drinks’ as tea and coffee, the two common household beverages of the day. Joel H. Johnson, with whose family the Prophet was intimate, relates that on a Sabbath day in July (1833) following the giving of the “Word of Wisdom,” when both Joseph and Hyrum Smith were in the stand, the Prophet said to the Saints: “I understand that some of the people are excusing themselves in using tea and coffee, because the Lord only said ‘hot drinks’ in the revelation of the Word of Wisdom. Tea and coffee are what the Lord meant when he said ‘hot drinks.’ ” [John A. Widtsoe and Leah D. Widtsoe, The Word of Wisdom: A Modern Interpretation

  10. Our current Mission President was bodyguard to President Spencer W. Kimball. He is a wonderful man and has many many stories of his time working for Pres. Kimball.

    I hope he writes his memoirs so that we can all share in those times with him.

    Am pleased to see that he is not due to change his Calling just yet, though, am glad we have him for a while longer.

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  11. yep in that car it would've been a primary talk ^.^

    hehe

    just wait you'll get to help there, now that you've said something :P

    Aha - thank you!

    The Primary Talk is now written. Am going to leave it alone until tomorrow and read it through to see if it still makes sense to me!

    Have done hundreds of talks in the past, just in a different Church, so this isn't new to me, just different.

    Anyway, we should be careful what we think. I had been thinking to myself that I needed a new challenge, something to get my teeth into. Was thinking more along the lines of a change in Calling. Then last week was handed the Assignment for Sacrament. So there you go. I was given it and I must do it. Thought about it for a week before I sat down to write it.

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