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  1. Why be silent?

    in General Discussion

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    3 hours ago, NeedleinA said:

    Silence is non-committal, the moment you voice your opinion in most cases you step across that line from observer to being "involved". 
    Being involved takes time, effort, brain power, risk and can take you out of your secure comfort zone. There are many folks that simply don't want to commit those kind of resources, are too busy with their own immediate lives, scared or are plain lazy.

     

    I remain silent 99% of the time.  I fear others and their reactions even when I believe most people have good intentions.  It's something I'm working on.  I've been reading this site for many years and never posted anything until this year.  I've had some or all of the thoughts mentioned above.  All that being said, here I am stepping out of my comfort zone to give my thoughts.

  2. Punishment in Mortality... Or Not?

    in LDS Gospel Discussion

    Posted · Edited by seussreader

    On 7/22/2016 at 4:01 PM, slamjet said:

    I'm being threatened with having to give a talk in August and in contemplating this, I've been trying to get my head prepared for the inevitable.  However, I'm having an issue with the term "punishment."  In October 1980 talk, Elder Packer stated that "We may foolishly bring unhappiness and trouble, even suffering upon ourselves. These are not always to be regarded as penalties imposed by a displeased Creator. They are part of the lessons of life, part of the test."  Also, in 2 Nephi 2:26 where it states that " ...save it be by the punishment of the law at the great and last day... ."  I've been trying to hone in on punishments and penalties and from what I've been able to read in the scriptures, I believe it's safe to say that while in morality, there is no punishment, that is not going to happen until the time of judgement after the resurrection.  So if punishment isn't technically in play while on earth, then we're not yet subject to penalties.  Besides, the Atonement has answered the law which includes, for the repentant, escape from suffering punishment and penalties. 

    So if all this being the case, what do we call the consequences of sin in mortality, suffering?  Aversion therapy?  Or am I totally off the mark?

    This kind of sounds like punishment to me as I read it.

    Mosiah 21:15
    15 And now the Lord was slow to hear their cry because of their iniquities; nevertheless the Lord did hear their cries, and began to soften the hearts of the Lamanites that they began to ease their burdens; yet the Lord did not see fit to deliver them out of bondage.

  4. Teaching Modesty

    in Advice Board

    Posted

    19 minutes ago, MormonGator said:


    Personally I don't care if a woman dresses immodestly or not. I've trained myself not to look. Sure, I'm not perfect but it's called being a gentlemen. In 2016 I've noticed many men agree with me-thank goodness. 
     

    I hope by saying "gentlemen", you don't mean only treating them with respect and being nice to them.  One can still be a outwardly respectful and internally still have immoral thoughts about that person.

  6. Been reading for years. Never posted...until now

    in Introduce Yourself

    Posted

    On 4/30/2016 at 2:07 PM, prisonchaplain said:

    You definitely have something to post about...a story to tell.  I face mandatory retirement at 57 (too few years away). So, I need to figure out what the Father wants me to do when I grow up too. How did you come to your answer of PT? 

    The semiconductor company I was working for said they were going to shut down the plant within 2 years, so I made the decision to go back to school.  I have always had an interest in the healthcare field and back in the day wanted to be an X-ray tech.  My studies back then did not allow me to pursue that desire so I took the semiconductor job.

    Jump forward to today and I have only 1 semester left of school.  In the meantime the semiconductor company sold to another company and they are staying in business.  It does allow me to keep working full time while going to school full time.  (You know...insurance and benefits and all that...)

    There are other factors in my decision as well...needed change/growth in my life for personal reasons...felt best about this decision after much prayer.

  7. Been reading for years. Never posted...until now

    in Introduce Yourself

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    So a little more about myself:

    50 yrs old (feel like 30, sometimes act much younger, the kids would agree)
    Currently working for a semiconductor company as process technician.
    Going to school to change careers.  Will work in physical therapy.  (I finally decided what I want to be when I grow up.)
    Married with 4 children (2 boys, 2 girls)
    I like to listen to 70's-80's music (don't judge.)
    I'm a private person and have a tendency to bury my emotions. (A cause for concern, but one I trying to work on.)

    I don't know... what else should I post about myself?

  8. Been reading for years. Never posted...until now

    in Introduce Yourself

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    I've been coming here and reading the forum for about 3.5 years.  I've never signed up for an account until now and this is my first post.

    I've enjoyed reading the posts, but felt that I never really had anything worth posting.  In an effort to reach out and change myself and become more socially active, here I am.

    I hope to be able to contribute to some of the conversations in the future.