Grunt

Hard to form a relationship, or hard psychologically/sociologically? Regardless, both are very hard. There are people in my ward that seem to have no interest in forming a relationship with anyone. They come to meetings then leave. You never see them at service projects, events, etc. When we have events like the campout last night, people who want to make friends show up. Spending a weekend with a friendly group really helps open that door. So does attending service projects, etc. In my opinion, that's the best way to build those connections because the people who go usually want them, too. I never wait to be invited. I hear them in the announcements and show up. It must be super tough if the ward doesn't have events or do service projects.

We had a ward campout last night. We do a lot of events like that where you can get to know members. I think it goes a long way towards developing friendships, even with age and interest differences.

This sounds horrible as I say it but I can't think of better phrasing: I get on my knees (if the situation allows) if it's an important prayer, asking for forgiveness or asking for something. Otherwise, I prefer to stand rather than sit, and have no problem sitting if standing or kneeling is problematic.

Meh. It's kind of a big deal to me, whoever one that affects me not at all, so it's not like I'm losing sleep over it.

I can't help you with ANY of that, and I'm really sorry you are experiencing this. I CAN tell you "what the point" is, though. Eternal life with God and family. That's what you go to church for.

If you've found a man who isn't baptized and he's been fine with you following the Law of Chastity for over TWO years while remaining faithful to you, he either loves you immensely or is a man of character, I think. The rest is a decision you need to make.

Exactly. Can one member have two sets of parents listed? A biological set and an adopted set? What about divorced parents? Can we add our step-parents? What about my father, who has had multiple marriages? Can I add them all?

Why? Can we do temple work for deceased same-sex couples? What kind of work? As though they were single? If that's the case, and a member does his temple work for his family and reaches his same-sex grandparents, does he just treat them like he would divorced biological parents? That is the ONLY way I would see this makes sense.

Hey, when did you get baptized?!? Congrats!

Is it? I thought it was designed by LDS, for LDS, and we just let others use it because their inputs benefit us. Ok. Legal in God's eyes. I'm not sure why we as a church are spending time, money, and goodwill on endeavors that counter God and give the appearance that we as a church support that counter. Unless, of course, it's for spreading God's word.

I disagree. We practice God's law, not man's. A woman your mother sleeps with is neither your ancestor nor your family.

Sure, but the Church teaches that it's literal.

I find all of Genesis odd. In Chapter 1 He creates man and woman and sends them out to multiply. In Chapter 2 He discusses Adam and Eve and puts them in Eden. Is Chapter one just a Reader's Digest version of Genesis? Are the men in Chapter one different than Adam and Eve? In chapter 6 it's discussed how the sons of God marry the daughters of man.

Grunts

The first verses of Genesis 6 always raised questions with me. However, I've never had formal teaching on them so there may be an easy explanation.

I'm not sure what the point is. Why do it?

I've kicked around a few podcast ideas. Looking forward to seeing yours.

I live in the woods. My son came in last week with bug bites on his rear. When I asked him what happened, he stated he did number 2 in the woods. His brother proudly chimed in "and I brought him the leaves".

Don't forsake your family in pursuit of their support.

There are no obstacles. You must be worthy to enter the temple. They are only obstacles if you are trying to get around them instead of follow them. That said, I think by "debt" you mean you aren't working but are living off student loans that you will be required to pay back. Is that correct? If so, then talk to your Bishop about that. I know people that don't tithe on loans.

What Zil said. The Bishop won't ask you what your earnings are, typically. What you tithe is between you and God. The Bishop just expects you to be honest.

I listen to podcasts regularly. I have a few political podcasts, The Daily Prophet, and a few LDS podcasts. I've deleted a LOT of LDS podcasts over the past few months because of their topics and stances.

I'd listen as long as it was faith-building.

You think two mistakes are pathetic? Come visit me sometime and we can spend a month talking about all my mistakes. Repent. Forgive yourself. Talk to a counselor. Talk to your husband.

He obviously recognized that you have serious mommy issues he believes he can help you with. Just let it all out.