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Oh yes and when the news did report on something british they never pronounced things right!!!

I have to admit I noticed a real difference in news when I have been in America. I remember thinking, it only seems to report on American news. I have always felt isolated from the rest of the world when I have been in America. Maybe because the country is so big it doesnt have the time to devote to other countries. For example, I dont know if you have heard but recently a woman who has been held underground for 24 years by her father was released-this was in austria and it was front page news for at least a fortnight. It wasnt even british news. I always come back to England to find out some huge thing has happened or someone famous has died! lol my family joke about it. I agree BBC news is the best-in fact i am about to watch it now!!

If you went by the rules of this board then anything that doesnt completely and utterly 100% agree with the church is classed as an anti mormon. Just what Ive observed so far on this site.....

The garments are the church authorised underwear you are supposed to wear when you've been through the temple. But I choose not to wear them as I feel that God wants more from me than being worried about what underwear I have on. Thats what I was saying. So for some people who live in hot climates, heat is pure misery. And you think God wants this??? For you to be unhappy just to please his will??? Im afraid I have to disagree. A vest top makes you feel far more cooler than a t-shirt.

A feminist in the church is different to any other feminist. A church feminist is probably any woman that wants to have a job outside the home for her own fulfilment. Any other feminists might shun relationships, campaign for womens rights etc. I think it is absolutely possible. I know several strong, career women who are members and they are strong members too. Perhaps I could be considered a feminist as I am not happy to sit at home doing crochet or crafts popping out babies for the rest of my life. I want kids, eventually but I also want a job. The thought of staying home all day makes me feel depressed. I could not do it. If that makes me a feminist then I suppose I am one. Oddly enough, from the worlds point of view I probably look like a traditionalist wife. Weird.

The only American acents I can distinguish between are new yorkers, southern texas style, and then all the rest sound the same to me haha. But Snow, I absolutely agree with you-to me the 'Mormon accent' is the cheesy voice overs on church films, such as the voice of God talking to Joseph Smith, etc. We have a Potugese high councillor and he speaks like that-really over the top and he tries to sound American. We also have a GA-wannabe in our ward who closes every talk prayer or testimony with even in the name of JC...Like pres Hinckley used to do. Its cringey. Ive always been told I have no accent-Im a southern home counties girl and was brought up to speak properly. My Mum's a geordie (the brits on here will know what that is) but has totally lost her accent and now speaks like a southerner. My DH speaks how all English people from London are portrayed in films-he uses cockney rhyming and everything, but slightly toned down as we are from just outside London. We watched a programme on gangs a little while ago and there was one boy from Scotland-his accent was so thick they had to put SUBTITLES on. And as far as I know it was only broadcast in the UK! :)

Joshua Im not surprised you have decided to leave for a while. A few people have come to this site looking for answers on the conflicting aspects of Mormonism. What invariably happens is what has happened now. Anything that goes against Mormons carefully crafted views and beliefs will be met with hostility and anger and you will be brandished an 'anti-Mormon' *sigh*. I think the reason is that if they entertain any thoughts of the church being not what it claims to be, their whole life and belief structure will be put into question. It is therefore easier to attack you than face upto the facts. This is something you WILL encounter within the Mormon church-you cannot question. If you do, you will be seen as an outcast. Simple as that. You might get some answers at newordermormon.com They are more open minded and very knowledgeable about the very things you have questions about.

I think most people have thought about having sex at some point during their youth. It doesnt necesarilly mean you will do it, but of course you are going to think about it, its natural progression. I cannot believe people can get to a point of marriage without even thinking about what sex is like. If anyone says they have they are either a robot or sub human!!!

You can't convert anyone. You may feel excited at the newness of your membership, but trying to force your beliefs on anyone even if you mean well, is a BAD idea. You will ruin your friendship. Let your friend have their beliefs like you have yours. Most of my best friends aren't members and I don't think I'd want them to be. Im friends with them for who they are, not what they could become.

Everyone has those thoughts, its normal. By saying this is wrong and a sin makes so many people with normal sexual feelings feel guilty and like they are sinning. THAT is whats wrong. I spent my youth feeling guilty for things I hadnt even done. I wish I hadn't, I wasted so much energy on feelings of guilt. It gets you nowhere.

Thats so bad. It just shows how shallow and empty headed some girls can be. Surely you would date someone for who they are. P-Worm I tend to agree-most of the converts I know are more down to earth. I dont want to generalise, there are obviosuly exceptions but Ive noticed that too.

Surely they are one and the same. Then you are not the christian person you are proffessing to be then are you? I actually implied people in need, do in fact have every right to claim benefits such as my Father in law. You obviously do not have that same attitude. For that, I pity you. Great-I once again didnt say NO ONE deserves it. The people I think are irresponsible are people who use assistance instead of a job, so they can have a baby. If you work and still fall short, then of course you are entitled to it. People here can have a baby and basically get whatever they want-house, money etc-and they use the baby to get those things. Its all about attitide-if people like your brother work and still need help that is fair enough-its when people arent working, arent planning to work, and then decide to have a baby then live off the state that bugs me. What you mean like wiping backsides, being verbally and physically abused, and staying on your feet for so long at a time you get swollen ankles at the age of 25? Or what about working in a factory from dawn to dusk and going home with fingers cut to shreds from trimming signs?? Or, how about having 20 hours of sleep in 5 days because of working 14hr night shifts? Or risking my own health to infectious diseases? Or, working a 60 hour week? Those kinds of jobs you mean? Is that what you do then????? Ive worked for the last 10 years all through my school exams and everything. More than likely longer than you have love, as Im 3 years older than you. You dont know me so you can hardly make an extremely far-off assumption about what jobs I would and would not do. I work hard, and Im proud of that.

I never said EVERYONE who needs government assistance was irresponsible. My parents in law do as he is disabled. I said people who CHOOSE to when they have a baby and haven't got a proper job are irresponsible. Theres a big difference.

How is that judgemental? You think choosing to use other peoples hard earned taxes to live just because you want a baby isn't irresponsible??

Generally I think the YSA only attend. The oldest person there when I attended was 30, and no one came who was married. Doesnt mean its not allowed, people just may feel out of place unless they're single and under 30.

I too hate being reffered to as a 'mormon' becasue of all the negative connotations such as polygamy. People then see you differently-not good differently either if they know what a mormon is in the first place. For some reason Latter Day Saint is better-maybe because ppl dont have clue what it is and therefore cant judge you on onything or assume you're a certain type. Its not very cool to be a practising christian here, especially to a religion most people have never heard of. If Im ever asked about my beliefs now I just say Im a christian. A lot simpler and no aggro or uncomfortable questions.

I used to go mainly for the social aspect. In a way I wish I do still go, to see all my friends who I now rarely see since getting married. I thought it was meant for singles, like a branch of YSA.

I would talk to her alone, Mother to daughter. Getting all these people involved for a 'crisis meeting' i think, is not a good idea. Your daughter will feel like you've betrayed her trust. Its upto her boyfriends parents what they do, I would deal with it within your own family, preferably just the two of you. She is 17, and getting to the point where its upto her what decisions she makes in life. Hard as it may be, you have to accept them. xx

Im not convinced on the idea. Teachers are trained to teach children and have a curriculum to incorporate everything-parents are teachers, but they are not trained to teach specifics if u see what I mean. I would hate for my kids to grow up lacking in knowledge because of me.

Thats not a blessing, thats making a choice to live off the state. Thats irresponsible. I will never make a choice to do that. I will work to support my kids.

Hi Toady. Im in the UK too, theres a few brits on this site. I live in Bedfordshire. Hope to get to know you x

It would be impossible for me. Im training to be a nurse and have to spend time in practice. Who would look after the child while I was at work????? It would be impossible. Luckily, I feel no such promptings. apart from the ones from my husband!!! Which is why busymom is right-its a really personal decision. everyones situation is different which is why to just say-'dont delay having kids' is not feasible-we're all at different stages in our lives.

My DH really listens to what I say. Like, Ill mention a particular topic Ive got into lately, and a few weeks later he'll have a wrapped present for me waiting at home-it will be a book on that topic or a DVD Ive mentioned I like. That means a lot as it shows he really listens to what I say and is thoughful enough to put it into a gesture of love. For him, I sometimes write him little notes for when he gets home if Im working late, or leave them on his pillow if Im doing a night-he does that to me too and I find them in the morning. Mostly, Ill send him nice texts telling him how gorgeous I think he is and that he's got a nice meal waiting for him when he gets home.

on average, here they last about 4 years and teach in their own homes. I had 2.

How come Jospeh was a mason? In the temple rec. questions it asks us if we belong to any other organisations??? I get the feeling this is somehow frowned upon so how come Joseph was???