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So do I. The router came with an IP, which you type into a browser on any connected device, and it brings up a login screen. The login information came on a sticker in the router packaging. You can change the password. Don't know if that helps, but there it is...

Another thought: the only way this can be true is if authority matters. That is: 1) Am I being baptized into a church which believes in and follows Jesus Christ? Is this demonstrable - that is, can I read scripture, determine what it teaches me to do, and observe that the church teaches the same things, and that its members do these things? 2) If #1 is true, then being baptized into that church can only lead to hell not only if that church doesn't have authority from God, but also if God is such that being baptized without his authority warrants condemnation to hell. a) Is God that way? b) Which church has God's authority? (Does the church claim it? Does it claim it uniquely? (If not, why not, and how credible is their list of authorized churches?) How credible is their claim?) ....of course, these are all logical arguments and I think few people are swayed by logic when it comes to religion. You need to find a way to get the Spirit involved here. Not saying the logic is useless or won't help, just saying I don't think most people will actually follow the logic, set aside their preconceived notions, study it out, and let the Spirit then confirm or deny their conclusions. Hence, get the Spirit involved as much and as early as possible, regardless of whatever method is needed to do that.

In that case, show the honest answers, and do it as gently as you know how.

Deuteronomy said that long before Revelation did, so if that's their basis, we'd best all become Jews. Further, Revelation was written (with those words) long before it was ever compiled into the Bible and positioned as the Bible's final book, thus, any and every book other than Revelation must be wrong. In other words, this argument is so ignorant I'm not sure I'd bother to respond to it.

Your son is fortunate to have parents who support his talent and skill.

In addition to what @anatess2 said about intent and seeking to learn and do the will of God, I think I would, depending on who I'm talking to, add two more items: 1) How does the asker think it possible that baptism would condemn one to hell - what are the criteria which would cause a baptism to cause such a thing? And then explore that. 2) What does the Bible say about it? (As a starting point, leading to other scriptures, the testimony of the Spirit, etc.) It's entirely possible, depending on who's asking, that I might just say, "Guess I'm screwed then." - in other words, decline to discuss.

@Jane_Doe - just me being snarky with word associations. You said "getting huffy", I posted a picture of a Huffy bike. As in, I got you a Huffy.

Whoa! Editing to try to replace! (I quoted them from the OP, I swear!) Can't edit that header, but am replacing the quote blocks... OK, now they all say they quote NamCam, please check on your end. Sorry about that!

Here ya go:

PS: Welcome, @NanCam!

I think I would start here. The bishop is perhaps accustomed to not being able to rely on the RSP as he ought, and is just in the habit of doing it himself. I recommend you go to him with a list of the things you've accomplished, and the things you would like to accomplish, and let him know you are ready to take the load he needs you to take, and that you are someone who can be relied on. That said, a few questions and an observation (from another RS president): 1) Do you not discuss callings in Ward Council? We often discuss callings (for all areas) in ward council. Recommendations from the relevant president are generally made separately, but we still discuss them in ward council - in part because when someone is called, they're generally taken from another auxiliary, thus requiring us to then fill that gap - it's one big rotation. If you haven't been to ward council, that's extremely worrisome. Contact the executive secretary, or a president of one of the other auxiliaries to find out when and where, and start going! You are absolutely required there. 2) The stake RSPy informed me that I absolutely must meet with the bishop monthly. The handbook doesn't say that, and the bishop has set a schedule for us to meet every other month. Since I "work for" the bishop, I'm following his lead here. My ward does not have a ton of people in need, so our meeting usually consists of talking about those we're concerned about (majority of the time), ministering assignment changes (sometimes), and if there are any organizational needs - callings, approving activities, etc. I have a friend who is an RSP in another stake, and she meets with her bishop monthly - but they also have more members in need in her area. 3) My bishop only involves me with food orders (as far as welfare needs). If there are other welfare needs (and I'm sure there are), he chooses to keep them to himself. I'm not sure which technology items you mean, or if you mean all of them, but I don't think your secretary will have access to all that you do - specifically the welfare services requests. If the bishop thinks you aren't willing / able to go in and do these yourself, that might be why he hasn't involved you in welfare issues. Otherwise, it does look like your secretary would be able to manage the online systems for you, if that's how you wanted to handle it. 4) ... If you've been an RS president before, then no issues with that statement. If you haven't, even if you've been in a presidency before, I wonder about this assessment. I have learned and experienced things since becoming RSP that I never imagined before. Make sure this self-confidence isn't standing between you and the bishop (I'm not saying it is or isn't, just recommending you double check that). 5) ... When the change from HT/VT to ministering was made, a big deal was made in my stake about how the RS and EQ were getting a heavier load in order to take the load off the bishop - and yes, the youth were to receive more of his attention as that's one of his responsibilities. The RS and EQ were to take a greater responsibility in ministering to the adults in the ward. From my perspective, the RS are pretty autonomous, except the things that require the bishop (callings, approving ministering assignments, letting him know of serious needs of members). And the observation... Just as a heads up, it's been my experience (and that of other presidents (RS and EQ) I know) that the 6-month mark is about when a new president goes from gung-ho to overwhelmed, seemingly overnight, and never recovers until released. Just in case you didn't know - perhaps you can steel yourself for it. I don't know if that helps any, but there it is, for what it's worth. And I agree with all the recommendations that have been made while I was typing all this, particularly the recommendation that you pray for your bishop - and be as specific and sincere there as possible - and not that he'll learn to do his job right (because it's not your job to decide whether he is or isn't doing it right).

From what I have observed, anyone who says that about you wouldn't know logic if it bit a chunk out of their left brain.

There. Fixed that for them.

And now that the glare is gone and I've tilted my laptop screen, I finally get the whole picture - dragon head, flame - got it!

Yes! That's much more like what I see (it just seemed too absurd to suggest it - and I love the fact that she thinks of and paints the absurd - tell her not to stop!).

Hmm. Maybe. I'm going to wait for the artist to confirm.

Nice. The light glare (almost impossible to photograph a painting without it!) makes it a little hard to make out some bits. What's the green thing behind the ink jar - looks sort of like a leaf? Is that oil? Looks like oil.

Can't argue with prayer! Welcome, @ConfusedCath! I can't tell you how any given Latter-day Saint will act, but I can tell you that there's no shortage of members who are the only member in their family. No shortage of wives (and children) who come without their husband (father). And there are husbands and fathers who attend without the rest of their family. Nothing in the Church is intended, taught, or designed to discourage you from coming, let alone ostracize you for not raising your children in the faith. If you simply let people know where your family is as far as religion is concerned, they will not (or at least should not) do anything but welcome you in whatever services or activities you choose to attend. Further, your family can come with you (if they wish) and flat-out say that they're only there to support you, and not interested in conversion or learning more about the Church, and they too should be made welcome and not pressured. It is my observation that while there might be some people who are less than charitable, the majority of folks will just be glad you chose to come and hang out with us. So take your time, and do what you feel is right.

No. Not any more.

Yeah, but he was gonna give you the ticket only because you wanted one. And now you want to spend a few hours with him, so I'm sure he'll go along. The "belligerent" bit is just for the paperwork.

So, when he pulls you over for speeding on your bike, just get a bit belligerent - then I'm sure you'll get to spend a couple of hours together.

I disagree - I think he's saying that he ignores Rob because Rob makes such ludicrous statements - in seriousness, not in jest.

I would do the filters anyway - most of them allow you to set a tolerance level. And I'd do google's safe mode, and whatever else I could find. But JJ is right - your modem / router should have this feature - along with access controls (including day of week and time of day), service blocking, and website blocking. Mine requires that logging be enabled before it starts keeping them.