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We are also taught that all things are made spritually before they are made materially.

I would argue that Jesus could not read minds.  He was, after all, fully human.  He became "a little lower than the angels."  My take is that the Holy Spirit granted him the insight, just as he might to us, as a gifting at a particular time. 

One is certainly left scratching their head when seeing magicians and mind readers such as viewable on variety shows. Those tricks and skills are as old as time.
 
But, for Jesus, He knows the hearts of all men simply by His being God. He created the hearts of men. So, I don't see the mystery.

Well, once you start kissing (romantically, not platonic) it is hard to stop kissing. And when you are kissing a lot it is difficult to keep your mind and hands where they should be. If kissing tempts you to go further, you need to stop kissing. (unless you are married)

"Reading minds" has become a meme of cheap sci-fi. Knowing the thoughts of another is a gift of the Spirit, given to those whose calling requires it.

You shouldn't feel any guilt. Employers deal with it all the time. You need to put your family first and that is understood by most.

I think believe Blackmarch is right. I think there a difference in comparing an LDS site to any Christian or site with a broader base. I come here looking to part of a community versus coming here to debate philosophies.
 
I had hoped to feel like a part of my ward when joining the forum.

You shouldn't feel any guilt. Employers deal with it all the time. You need to put your family first and that is understood by most.

You shouldn't feel any guilt. Employers deal with it all the time. You need to put your family first and that is understood by most.

The true refugee crisis is in Jordan and surrounding countries. They are Syrians too poor to migrate to Europe. Most of the ones making it to Europe are wealthy (by their standards). They are educated and are leaving because their businesses, as much as their homes, have been lost. They could be on either the Assad or the revolution side of the war. They simply did the math and found there is no opportunity for them or at least that there is a greater opportunity somewhere else.
 
If you want to help, help the people who can't get out.

The true refugee crisis is in Jordan and surrounding countries. They are Syrians too poor to migrate to Europe. Most of the ones making it to Europe are wealthy (by their standards). They are educated and are leaving because their businesses, as much as their homes, have been lost. They could be on either the Assad or the revolution side of the war. They simply did the math and found there is no opportunity for them or at least that there is a greater opportunity somewhere else.
 
If you want to help, help the people who can't get out.

Count me as glad I didn't recognize even one of the names you presented.

"Dinner will be provided gratis for adults, and will be available for purchase for children."

You might be surprised with your new bishop.
 
I worked with a former bishop and stake high councilor who was a complete boob at work. When I worked with him in his calling, he was a star. I was amazed because he worked for me and I wished he could perform with the same confidence at work.
 
As for being comfortable in the ward, I suggest reaching out more. Befriend a young couple that could use a baby sitter to go to the temple. Invite a couple over for dinner or a shared family home evening. It will break down some of those barriers.

She's standing for what she believes the people her county expect of her. Activists probably had to import a gay couple(s) to request a marriage license, just to push her out. The same as the bakeries, etc, that are being forced to hold their faith in a public eye. She's standing up for her beliefs and she is willingly paying the price. I support her even though I don't give a rat's patooy if a gay couple does get a license.

I feel even worse for my harshness. I know you are hurting and you are facing a very difficult road. My condolences.

I don't think the issue is that he is an atheist.  He sounds controlling.  If he even tells you how much face soap you can use he is extremely controlling and I think it is a sign that he has the potential to be abusive. I would hold off on having a baby. If he threatens you in anyway seek hep from a domestic violence center.

I am generally a tolerant and patient person but, in your case, I'd run for the door. He tipped the crazy scale. Do you really want to deal with that for the next thirty or forty years? 
 
The only condition to staying is that you develop a will strong enough to laugh at his nuttiness and igore it. If you have children, you will take them to church, teach them the gospel, and give them two squirts of soap on each wash.
 
Negotiation isn't an option for someone like him. If he takes himself seriously, you need to get the heck out of there. If he is mentally ill - the signs are there - best not have any children.

I am generally a tolerant and patient person but, in your case, I'd run for the door. He tipped the crazy scale. Do you really want to deal with that for the next thirty or forty years? 
 
The only condition to staying is that you develop a will strong enough to laugh at his nuttiness and igore it. If you have children, you will take them to church, teach them the gospel, and give them two squirts of soap on each wash.
 
Negotiation isn't an option for someone like him. If he takes himself seriously, you need to get the heck out of there. If he is mentally ill - the signs are there - best not have any children.

I chide myself in not showing more compassion in my first post. You love him, you hurt. I understand, and I feel for you. It humors me though that so many posts are asking you to negotiate with him in some reasoned thought. What I quoted from you above, is the key to the entire matter. He is not rational. I shouldn't have used the word 'crazy' as though he changed into something, I think he likely aways was such and it manifested itself to this point. I think you are on the right track of getting counselling, etc, but I see it more as a documentation of the condition not as a resolution.

I am generally a tolerant and patient person but, in your case, I'd run for the door. He tipped the crazy scale. Do you really want to deal with that for the next thirty or forty years? 
 
The only condition to staying is that you develop a will strong enough to laugh at his nuttiness and igore it. If you have children, you will take them to church, teach them the gospel, and give them two squirts of soap on each wash.
 
Negotiation isn't an option for someone like him. If he takes himself seriously, you need to get the heck out of there. If he is mentally ill - the signs are there - best not have any children.

I am generally a tolerant and patient person but, in your case, I'd run for the door. He tipped the crazy scale. Do you really want to deal with that for the next thirty or forty years? 
 
The only condition to staying is that you develop a will strong enough to laugh at his nuttiness and igore it. If you have children, you will take them to church, teach them the gospel, and give them two squirts of soap on each wash.
 
Negotiation isn't an option for someone like him. If he takes himself seriously, you need to get the heck out of there. If he is mentally ill - the signs are there - best not have any children.

She's standing for what she believes the people her county expect of her. Activists probably had to import a gay couple(s) to request a marriage license, just to push her out. The same as the bakeries, etc, that are being forced to hold their faith in a public eye. She's standing up for her beliefs and she is willingly paying the price. I support her even though I don't give a rat's patooy if a gay couple does get a license.

My own personal experience why...

I joined the military when I was 18 and still a senior in HS. Everyone knew about it and I was pretty much harrassed by my bishop, priest quorum leader, several members of my ward and even my seminary teacher.

The common theme was you are doing the wrong thing, the military is bad, you will be a loser and you are messing up our ward track record of serving missionaries.

I left after school let out and was under the impression that I genuinely was a bad person for not going on a mission. It is one thing when this comes from a couple random people, but when it comes from people in positions of authority in the church, well I believed it.

Sad thing is I still see young men stigmatized for this to this day...I see it all the time. Too bad really. Most of them never come back. 

I tought about this during lunch.... the Church should be aware of his move and the YM president should look him up.  I know you are talking about inactives, but someone could slip the clerk the boys name and birthdate and the records will come. A good YM president will work on some fellowship activities. It is something that probably didn't happen in Florida, as "in the mission field" wards and branches are disfunctional relative to large wards in Utah.