The Folk Prophet

This is certainly in line with the new-age "Jesus loves" ideology that disregards everything except "Jesus loves", but it is entirely inconsistent with scripture, religious history, and modern revelation and policy.

Exactly!

Not really an LDS gospel question. Hmm. Are the questions supposed to be LDS only?

Go with the debt free thing. Absolutely, no question! You will not regret it.

True or False? According to Joseph Smith, animal sacrifice must be re-instigated before the end in order to fulfill all things?

Well duh.

It reminds me a bit of the discussion had here on the Relief Society activities in "uppity" homes where the older ladies were offended that the younger girls didn't dress up. It is interesting because there is definitely a generational thing at play in some regards. It really is a respect thing. However, there is a distinct difference between expected respect imposed by a perceived societal standard and showing respect for deity and religion. Being a Generation X-er myself, I have a hard time caring about dressing up for opera. I don't see any need to show respect for the venue and the uppity, old-minded, highfalutin'ness of it all. Showing respect for God and religion is a very different matter to me. (Note: I probably would dress up for the opera though, not to show respect, but because I like dressing up. How many opportunities are there, really, to wear formal clothes in life? (and I'm not talking Sunday best...I'm talking "formal" formal wear)). Yes, they both come down to societal and cultural expectations, but the focus of the respect is different, and that matters I think.

I think this really only needs apply if disagreements are moderately severe and the issue at hand matters greatly. In many cases, I cannot see any reason why I, were I a counselor of some sort, in disagreeing with my bishop or president, should not simply defer to him and his mantle.

Where on earth did you get that from what I said?

The sandals won't. The accompanying attitude of disrespect might.

That's like saying when someone's in school I'm just glad they're there, even though they didn't bring any text books, notebooks, don't bother listening, etc... Coming to church is not the end all of soul-saving. We should be concerned with the salvation of people's souls. Someone who dresses disrespectfully at church concerns me because I worry about their attitude and what they're getting out of church. Yes...reserve judgement...get to know them, be friendly, don't wish they would stop coming, etc.... But no, I'm not going to wave it off as I'm just glad they're there. I can be glad they're there and still want to influence them for even greater good, greater humility, greater faith, and a greater ability to draw close to our Father in Heaven.

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I'm not saying your suggestion wouldn't work. Just saying it's not the only means. I also speak from experience, if you want to go there. But this is a thread jack. So I won't respond again.

There is are different ways to eat healthy. Weight loss (which is not always healthy) is about calorie control. There is no contradiction.

If you came with a "willing heart" (aka humble) then you would wear respectful clothing as part of that. No one should judge someone for dressing down if that's all they have. It's when they dress lazy and disrespectfully, when they could full well do otherwise with a bit of attitude adjustment, where there is an issue.

Respectfully, this is opinion and only one approach to health, and certainly NOT the only approach to weight loss. I very much disagree that you should stay away from dairy and bread -- though it is one view that some follow. If you are lactose intolerant or gluten sensative, sure... Some cereals are healthy, and whole-wheat pasta is perfectly fine. The bottom line is that a person can maintain a whole lot of fat eating "real" food. There are lots of different usable plans for eating right, but when it comes to weight loss, the bottom line is calorie control.

Right...except I would think that so-called liberal Mormons would debate that.

I wish I had some advice. I can't imagine. That's so tough. You have it right on trusting the Lord. Lean on him for How to help the children too. Be in tune with the Spirit. A lot of prayer, obviously. Beyond that, there are probably resources. Books? Counseling? Etc... Wish I could help more.

I guess I'd have to say...I usually try to go by the dictionary. :) Heheh. Let's see (posted below)... With conservative I'm definately meaning #2 (with a bit of #3 I suppose), and with liberal I go with #4 and #5 I guess. Hmm. *shrug* Specific to this thread, however, I do not mean anything to do with politics at all. I mean what PC originally referred to, being "old-fashioned, intolerant, and narrow-minded". I'm talking about how I am more reserved. Less likely to allow anything potentially spiritual harmful into my life. More in sync with stringent and even sometimes harsh philosophies of obedience, discipline, and general straight-and-narrow thinking. Straight-laced. Up-tight. Strict. Etc. ________________ con·serv·a·tive [kuhn-sur-vuh-tiv] Show IPAadjective1.disposed to preserve existing conditions, institutions, etc., or to restore traditional ones, and to limit change.2.cautiously moderate or purposefully low: a conservative estimate.3.traditional in style or manner; avoiding novelty or showiness: conservative suit.4.( often initial capital letter ) of or pertaining to the Conservative party.5.( initial capital letter ) of, pertaining to, or characteristic of Conservative Jews or Conservative Judaism. lib·er·al [lib-er-uhl, lib-ruhl] Show IPAadjective1.favorable to progress or reform, as in political or religious affairs.2.( often initial capital letter ) noting or pertaining to a political party advocating measures of progressive political reform.3.of, pertaining to, based on, or advocating liberalism, especially the freedom of the individual and governmental guarantees of individual rights and liberties.4.favorable to or in accord with concepts of maximum individual freedom possible, especially as guaranteed by law and secured by governmental protection of civil liberties.5.favoring or permitting freedom of action, especially with respect to matters of personal belief or expression: a liberal policy toward dissident artists and writers.

Bodies are built in the kitchen, or so the saying goes. You cannot exercise away a bad diet. Plain and simple. That being said, 10 lbs in a couple of months is very good. Anything more than 2 lbs a week is unhealthy. Consistency is the key. Keep at it. Fix dietary issues. You'll get there and more. I do want to re-iterate though. Not wanting sex with you because of 25 lbs... I don't think so. There are deeper issues involved here. I'm not saying don't bother getting in shape. Do. It's good for you and respectful of your spouse.

When I first read the thread title I read it as The use of 'Mormon porn' is lower than previously reported.

I would hope that you would open your mind up ever so slightly so as to be able to see and admit exactly that. Your consistent repetition of the I'll-never-change mantra implies stubbornness. And, I believe, holding such an attitude limits one's potential growth. You're certainly entitled to believe as you would. This is my thoughts on it though -- for what they're worth. :)

You say that a lot.

This is fascinating. If we look at liberalism as opposition to cultural tradition then eventually the new liberalism becomes the old conservatism and what was once old conservatism could now be new liberalism. That being said, I reject those definitions. :)

I wouldn't even approach the issues of the marriage from a sex-filled or sexless point of view. The issues of the marriage seem much deeper than that. A sexual relationship will not fix the marriage. Fixing the marriage will generate the sexual relationship. Where would I start? Fix this first: Then work on this: