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  3. Lawyers in Texas?

    in General Discussion

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    I am also an actual Texan.  Further, I am an actual Texas attorney.

    As to Wilson and Adler, never lost a trial to anyone in either firm.  And I rarely trust attorneys who call themselves names...lol.

    They are both decent attorneys, though.  Not sure if Bailey & Galyen still do that kind of law, but they are an awesome firm...(I used to be a managing attorney there....)

    There.  You have three possibilities, depending on if any of the three do that kind of law.  I am not certain.  If you need more info, let me know.

     

  5. Conversion stories that go deeper

    in LDS Gospel Discussion

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    4 minutes ago, MormonGator said:

    Oh wow, I never knew that! If I say "I liked and admired Robert Hales speech at General Conference" on my blog, he'll somehow get that information? 

    I am NOT challenging you, just surprised. I think it's cool! 

    Not sure ALL the Apostles do that...but I know some do.  So, since I learned that, I have tried very hard to be respectful and limit the times I mention them.

  7. Conversion stories that go deeper

    in LDS Gospel Discussion

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    4 hours ago, prisonchaplain said:

    So, thanks to you, I have listened to my first conference talk.  :ph34r:  It would be helpful to hear about interpersonal struggles you may have had with family and colleagues, as you made your return.  Of course, only share that which is comfortable for you.  Many thanks.

    I will do that tonight after work......if you have any other points you wish me to address, let me know.

  11. When starting again.

    in Learn about The Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints

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    On 8/31/2016 at 9:58 AM, Amym73 said:

    After a decade being inactive and losing all my books and study materials in a flood I'm not sure with where to start now. ?

    Of course I have gotten in touch with my local ward since I've moved and they are looking for my records, but,  in the meantime is there a good place to start when you don't have anything to read or know a single soul in your area?

    I'm sure I've forgotten heaps since I converted 13 years ago and of course am out of the loop because I have been inactive for so long. Of course not going inactive would have been the best course but due to past circumstances...Well it is, what it is.. I feel like it's akin to starting over at this point. I'm just not sure where to start today any advice would be very welcome. 

    I left the Church for 26 years.  I came back last year.  Just do it a step at a time.  Stick with the basics.  Ask for support....pray...study....attend.

  12. Role of the Bible in Mormonism

    in Learn about The Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints

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    8 hours ago, mickydo said:

    hello people,

    I am studying Mormonism.  My background is Catholic and then charismatic for a little while.

    I read something somewhere about Mormons believing the bible was "revered" but was corrupted by monks.  

    This idea about the bible was part of a list of things that I think had something to do with wisdom?  I cant find this list of like ten things now.  It was a Mormon list not a internet thing.

    What I want to get at is what role does the bible play in the practical life of a Mormon.  

    What are the corrupted parts of the bible that should be avoided according to Mormonism?  

    Did Joseph Smith say the bible was corrupt?  

    If so where does He say that in His writings?

    Thanks a bunch

    Mike

    Welcome.  I, too, am a former Catholic.  I was a Eucharist Minister, Lector, and a 4th Degree Knight.

    We believe the Bible is not totally accurate.  That should not be a surprise.  It was translated and passed down a plethora of times throughout the centuries.  

    And the lack of a prophet has not helped.  Without a prophet, the Bible is up for interpretation, hence the thousands and thousands of denominations....all teaching something different using the same Bible.

    As a former Catholic, feel free to ask me anything.

  18. Who do we deal with during Final Judgment?

    in LDS Gospel Discussion

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    On 8/23/2016 at 10:52 PM, Zarahemla said:

    I wish we just dealt with Heavenly Father and Jesus in a private manner bit so many things say others will be there. One thing is our life review will be shown to all beings around and they get to see our many embarrassing mistakes in life. Moroni promised he'd be there and Brigham Young said we will all need to get Joseph Smith's approval to enter the Celestial Kingdom. Who else is going to invade this party? I wish it was just an intimate experience between the Father the Son and you.

    This goes under the category "I will Cross that Bridge When I Get to It."  I do not see the purpose or value of worrying about it now.  If I do what I am supposed to do, it does not matter who it is