SoaringEagle

I was baptized less than 2 years ago. I didn't pick either Elder nor the Elder who started the lessons. I picked my then boyfriend to baptize me. Now, I did find other roles for the Elders and ward members. Believe me, missionaries are happy for baptisms no matter who does the baptizing.

1. What religion do you subscribe to? (Since not all of us are LDS.) Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 2. Were you born into, or converted to your religion? Converted August 2012. My previous religion was non-practicing Presbyterian which I was not born into either. I had attended Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Evangelical Covenant, Catholic, Non-Denominational Churches before (just to name a few). 3. Are you a devout, casual, or inactive member of your religion? I would guess the more devout side of casual. I attend weekly, my only calling is VT, and don't attend every thing due to work schedule. I also am not the best at reading my scriptures or prayer. I recently went to the Temple for my endowment. 4. What is one core principle in your religion that you feel strongly about? Plan of Salvation, primarily pre-mortal existence. It is something that just made a lot of sense to me. 5. What is one misconception that outsiders have about your religion? Polygamy is #1, Mormons are a cult is #2, and #3 is Mormons are NOT Christians. Those were the 3 things that came up when I mentioned to family that I was going to be baptized. 6. Name one religion that fascinates you. Buddhism, Judaism (my fiancé's family history)

I would be concerned if the account of the First Vision was repetitious. To me, it would feel like it was scripted if given exactly the same each time. Also, My impression would be also that some people, and this may be true of Joseph Smith, do not have an excellent memory for details and he may have given summarizations after giving his account of the First Vision many times.

The biggest factor that distinguishes our religion is the belief in modern day prophets and continuing revelations from our Heavenly Father. I am a convert of 18 months and came from a background of many different protestant churches. I belief in God the Father, His Only Begotten Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost. Three separate beings with one central purpose. I would invite you to engage and ask questions as you see fit and when prompted, talk with missionaries who can also help assist in your quest for knowledge and truth.

I look at the word "ought" as an expectation. Anatess brought up a good point. The expectation is that after gaining a knowledge of Him the persecutions against Joseph Smith would cease. ought [ awt ] 1.be morally right: indicates that somebody has a duty or obligation to do something or that it is morally right to do something 2.be important: indicates that something is important or a good idea 3.be probable: indicates probability or expectation Just my 2 cents...

I was called a "Dry Mormon" before I was baptized. I thought it was funny but I was already living the WoW and a chaste life. I believe you can start calling yourself a Mormon once you decide you want to follow Christ's example and be baptized. You don't have to be baptized to feel like you are a member. I wish you well on your baptism as it was one of the best decisions in my life.

Some people will take advantage of a good thing. The parents will continue taking advantage until you put your foot down. Right now, you are showing that your home is free, cheap babysitting services. This will continue until you decide to take a stand and put your foot down.

Introvert(56%) Sensing(50%) Feeling(38%) Judging(11%) Sounds just like me!

I'm 5'5" but have shorter legs (28-29 inch inseam). I tried on the Carinessa bottoms and they go way past my knee. I would have tried to buy it but I have knee problems and figured it would irritate them. It was a shame because material and fit probably felt the best. Unfortunately, the temple sold me a pair of garments that was many times too small that I ended up wearing for my endowments (distribution center was closed). A couple items I bought are too big or the wrong material (makes me itchy) so I will have to see if someone is making a trip to the temple soon. I'm only left with 2 pairs of garments that at least works for now. I couldn't afford to buy any new underwear and have kept my current ones up for the last 4 years. It's hard because I spent less than $2 a pair on the cotton underwear I bought from the mall stores.

I'm a convert of 18 months. While investigating and also as a member, I have seen and read anti-LDS stuff. At first, I went looking for it. Other times, I stumbled upon it while looking for answers. I've been on the ex-Mo sites and felt so many people disgruntled by many things there is no control over, happened many years ago, or just felt like complaining. It reminds me of people who complain on reviews for businesses and the like. Before my endowment, my previous Bishop contacted me and advised me to not go looking for anti stuff. Basically he said it is out there and I will find it if I am looking for it. And a lot of the stuff is not what it appears to be.

Hello and Welcome. I am in St Pete Stake but not a biker. Nice to see the other Florida members as well.