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I've never used any of those styles.  That must be why they are being discontinued!  It's all my fault!    Sorry.  

There generally would not be a problem in participating (except for what @DoctorLemon noted).  However, just as someone who takes the sacrament at our church without being baptized does so with no benefit, there would be no spiritual advantage to take the sacrament with another religious institution.  When we partake of the sacrament we renew the covenant we make at baptism to follow Christ.  Those who bless it have authority to do so.  From a doctrinal perspective (no offense intended), the sacrament at any other institution would just be plain bread and water as those who prepared and prayed over it would not have the proper authority to do so.

That's why the list said 'ban Muslims', instead of people from radicalized areas.

I find myself in that same position far more often than I'd like. The wholesale media attack on the sitting president is unprecedented in my lifetime. Nixon did not receive such treatment from the press, even after Watergate broke.

I keep trying to convince the wife we need us one of these!

 

Pleasure to meet you as well.
I know that's what he said; I watched him say it.  How many times do people, even just in this forum, make blunt statements for effect and then clarify later?  (granted Trump does it way too much, and even flip flops)  What he's doing with the travel ban is his intention behind his words, and is an appropriate way to achieve the intended objective.
See, now you've got me defending him, and I didn't even vote for the guy!  

Pleasure to meet you as well.
I know that's what he said; I watched him say it.  How many times do people, even just in this forum, make blunt statements for effect and then clarify later?  (granted Trump does it way too much, and even flip flops)  What he's doing with the travel ban is his intention behind his words, and is an appropriate way to achieve the intended objective.
See, now you've got me defending him, and I didn't even vote for the guy!  

Yeah that one caught my attention too.  It's not a "Muslim ban."  There are something like 49 or 50 Islamic nations in the world.  The ban would affect travelers from 7 (and those 7 come from a larger list of high risk nations compiled during the Obama Administration).  If it's intended to be a Muslim ban, it's a pretty poor one.

That's why the list said 'ban Muslims', instead of people from radicalized areas.

PolitiFact is a left-wing site. They should be studiously ignored.

Heh.  I notice the biggest thing he promised to do, the most-voiced reason I hear people not comfortable with Trump give for holding their nose and voting for him, doesn't show up on your list, Larry.  That is, of course, he promised a staunch constitutional conservative pick for the Supreme Court.  Judge Gorsich, Larry, Judge Gorsich.   Larry, would you care to comment on why this (arguably) biggest, most important, main promise isn't on your list?
For the rest, this is a relatively reasonable link: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/us/politics/trump-agenda-tracker.html?em_pos=large&emc=edit_trmp_20170130&nl=&nlid=78010559&ref=img&te=1&_r=0
 

I realize that's what it seems like, Rob. But that's not how it is. I have agreed with your posts before, too. When I disagree with you, I feel free to point out why. It's not a personal vendetta.
In this particular case, you seem to be harboring a lot of emotion about not discussing "deep" doctrine at Church. I have already expressed to you that I think you're wrong, and also why I think you're wrong. Discussing polygamy or ancient American airfields or Peru as Zarahemla or the specific nature or identity of the Holy Ghost or our premortal/mortal/postmortal relationship with Heavenly Mother -- such things are not "deep doctrine". There is nothing "deep" about them. They are childish infatuations, at best. (You don't want to know what they are at worst.) The true depth of the gospel lies in things like the atonement of Christ, the efficacy of prayer, the nuts and bolts of repentance, the nature and nurture of faith. We never, ever outgrow these things. If anything, they are more important to us at sixty than they were at sixteen.
I understand that teenage seminary students, new members, and sometimes even young adults tend to get carried away by the so-called "mysteries". But a mature man or woman in the Church ought to understand the futility and even danger of spending time worrying about and -- especially -- discussing such topics. No good can come of it, and much harm might be done. At very absolute best, such things are a waste of time and energy.
So I was trying to point out the futility of such nonsense in replying to you, and simultaneously pointing out that, in my experience, the items on your list that really do qualify as "deep" get discussed all the time at Church. That was my whole intent, with no thought of hostility toward you personally. You seem like a nice enough guy; I expect we might get along well enough IRL. And if you want to consider me a swine before whom you've been casting your pearls...whatever. If those "pearls" you share really are wisdom, then you're right about me, because I don't recognize or value them as pearls of wisdom.

I am grateful to God for the freedoms I enjoy and for His hand in establishing the great land I call home.  I am grateful to those who fight to preserve our freedoms, and for the brave men who this day in 1776 prepared the Declaration of Independence and declared unequivocally that our rights come from God.  I hope and pray our constitution and freedoms will be maintained in the way the Lord intended when established by His power.  God bless America!

I am grateful to God for the freedoms I enjoy and for His hand in establishing the great land I call home.  I am grateful to those who fight to preserve our freedoms, and for the brave men who this day in 1776 prepared the Declaration of Independence and declared unequivocally that our rights come from God.  I hope and pray our constitution and freedoms will be maintained in the way the Lord intended when established by His power.  God bless America!

I am grateful to God for the freedoms I enjoy and for His hand in establishing the great land I call home.  I am grateful to those who fight to preserve our freedoms, and for the brave men who this day in 1776 prepared the Declaration of Independence and declared unequivocally that our rights come from God.  I hope and pray our constitution and freedoms will be maintained in the way the Lord intended when established by His power.  God bless America!

I am grateful to God for the freedoms I enjoy and for His hand in establishing the great land I call home.  I am grateful to those who fight to preserve our freedoms, and for the brave men who this day in 1776 prepared the Declaration of Independence and declared unequivocally that our rights come from God.  I hope and pray our constitution and freedoms will be maintained in the way the Lord intended when established by His power.  God bless America!

I am grateful to God for the freedoms I enjoy and for His hand in establishing the great land I call home.  I am grateful to those who fight to preserve our freedoms, and for the brave men who this day in 1776 prepared the Declaration of Independence and declared unequivocally that our rights come from God.  I hope and pray our constitution and freedoms will be maintained in the way the Lord intended when established by His power.  God bless America!

I am 85.6% sure that this girl is suffering from emotional problems stemming from something happening, or lack of something happening in her home/family life.  I would get to know her more intimately, talk about her home, her problems, what bothers her, what she's dealing with, etc.  I bet you just might find something that is emotionally driving her behavior change.  Even if you don't have any luck finding it, it is probably there.  People tend to change their behaviors and lash out in situations like this because of an 'unfair' life event that is painful for them to bear.
Either way, I wouldn't worry about her judging you, instead, don't participate in the gossip or anything, just ignore it and change the topic, or even say something positive about the person.  For example, your friend says, "Jane is such a snob, she has a coach purse and flaunts it everywhere she goes"  You could respond, "Oh, my goodness, that reminds me, I heard that Jane got straight A's this year in math, she is so smart, I suck at math."  Or something true but like that.

I am 85.6% sure that this girl is suffering from emotional problems stemming from something happening, or lack of something happening in her home/family life.  I would get to know her more intimately, talk about her home, her problems, what bothers her, what she's dealing with, etc.  I bet you just might find something that is emotionally driving her behavior change.  Even if you don't have any luck finding it, it is probably there.  People tend to change their behaviors and lash out in situations like this because of an 'unfair' life event that is painful for them to bear.
Either way, I wouldn't worry about her judging you, instead, don't participate in the gossip or anything, just ignore it and change the topic, or even say something positive about the person.  For example, your friend says, "Jane is such a snob, she has a coach purse and flaunts it everywhere she goes"  You could respond, "Oh, my goodness, that reminds me, I heard that Jane got straight A's this year in math, she is so smart, I suck at math."  Or something true but like that.

I am 85.6% sure that this girl is suffering from emotional problems stemming from something happening, or lack of something happening in her home/family life.  I would get to know her more intimately, talk about her home, her problems, what bothers her, what she's dealing with, etc.  I bet you just might find something that is emotionally driving her behavior change.  Even if you don't have any luck finding it, it is probably there.  People tend to change their behaviors and lash out in situations like this because of an 'unfair' life event that is painful for them to bear.
Either way, I wouldn't worry about her judging you, instead, don't participate in the gossip or anything, just ignore it and change the topic, or even say something positive about the person.  For example, your friend says, "Jane is such a snob, she has a coach purse and flaunts it everywhere she goes"  You could respond, "Oh, my goodness, that reminds me, I heard that Jane got straight A's this year in math, she is so smart, I suck at math."  Or something true but like that.

I keep trying to convince the wife we need us one of these!

 

I keep trying to convince the wife we need us one of these!

 

I keep trying to convince the wife we need us one of these!

 

I keep trying to convince the wife we need us one of these!

 

Historically:
If the mortal Jesus had been asked to make a table and chairs on commission from a Roman consul, would he have done so? Assuming he had free choice in the matter: Probably. If the mortal Jesus had been asked to carve an exquisite dining set in commemoration of Rome's conquering of Israel and ascension to power in Palestine, would he have done so? Assuming he had free choice in the matter: I think not. Today:
If the mortal Jesus had been asked to make a table and chairs on commission from a homosexual couple, would he have done so? Probably. If the mortal Jesus had been asked to carve an exquisite dining set in commemoration of a homosexual relationship, would he have done so? I think not. To some extent, this is a question of normal product vs. work of art. But really, it's a question of utility vs. celebration. All human beings should be treated with dignity; even a condemned murderer is offered a final meal. Should not a homosexual couple be allowed to buy a table and chairs or a dessert? They are human beings, and should be treated as such.
But requiring someone to join in a celebration, whether by playing music, carving a sculpture, or baking a cake, goes well beyond the mark of treating a fellow human with respect. If I find Roman occupation repugnant, I ought not be legally required to carve special furniture to celebrate it. If I find homosexual unions destructive to the very fabric of society, I ought not be legally required to bake a celebratory cake for a homosexual "wedding".
How to legislate this? Not sure. I'm no lawyer. But to misquote an old coffee commercial: If they can put men on the moon, surely they can write a sensible law about such things.