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It's not about feeling better. It's about ensuring what the Church teaches at the front of the conversation when people who teach against the church are talking. It's just important that the distinction is made.

Of course not. I don't reject the entirety of Catholicism or other Christian faiths. However, the Mormon faith teaches what I posted. If you disagree with that teaching, you are against facets of Mormon faith. What that means really isn't any of my business, beyond the fact that when you say "I'm Mormon and I believe 'X' about the flood" it would be nice if you added, "but this goes against the Church's teachings". Otherwise, it's important that others DO stand up and say "that's great, but you're disagreeing with the church". If you continue to persuade others that you are right, then you are persuading them to side against the church. That has larger implications. Not entirely true. Could you post an article from LDS.org for me that says the flood DIDN'T cover the entire Earth?

Yes. I listen to those. I'm looking for something that is more modern and open dialog. I like "The Cultural Hall", but every once in awhile they go off on a tangent about what the church should be doing. I'll likely find that everywhere, I suppose.

Maybe a little of the doctrine or culture I asked for in the original post?

That's OK. Many people don't care for the teachings of the Church.

The whole earth. https://www.lds.org/ensign/1998/01/the-flood-and-the-tower-of-babel?lang=eng

That's awesome. It's heartwarming to see people take advantage of programs and pay them forward.

Anyone listen to podcasts? I would love to find a real podcast that is entertaining but reflective of Mormon values. Every time I think I find one I hear an episode that makes me raise an eyebrow. I’d prefer it to be about Mormon doctrine and/or culture. If not, let’s start one.

It’s common to keep kill children in the womb. That doesn’t lessen their right to life.

I disagree that there are “lesser rights” when discussing inherent rights. These rights are intertwined. The second amendment isn’t designed to protect property ownership, it’s an acknowledgement of an individuals right to defend life and liberty.

I don't think we're even talking about the same thing.

Same meaning, just poorly worded. You are trading your life when you create something. You devote time off your life to receiving something. These things you receive are a result of giving up a portion of your life. Therefore, they are your possessions.

Like items are eaten together.

I get that. I was explaining how property rights are natural rights.

In my opinion, it doesn't particularly matter. Neither is it important whether you believe your rights are natural or God-given. They cover the broad spectrum with a foundation in life. For example: Do you believe, as an independent human, that you have a natural right to life and that your life is your own to do with as you please, and every other human has that same right? If you do not believe that, then you have no right to your own life and anyone may enslave it or snuff it with no ding on morality. At that point, we don't have the basis of a discussion. If you do believe it, then we agree that your life is yours, up until it intersects with another. Therefore, the fruits of that life are also yours. You are trading your life, or labor, for creation. Those creations are a product of your life and are yours.

I don't get paid for teaching Gospel Principles but there has been talk of me paying those who attend.

“Want” to? No. Intend to? Yes. Intent and credibility of the threat matter. I don’t care if “we” do it. If my neighbor has a history of violence. If my neighbor has stated he will kill my family if he can. If my neighbor takes action to procure the means to harm my family. I promise you, trying my best to remove all likeness to internet bravado, I will personally take any action necessary to remove that threat.

This is a problem the Army created for itself. Chaplains are supposed to serve all Soldiers and mostly do. However, they are also required to have their education and endorsement before becoming chaplains. Requiring that they maintain their endorsement causes them to serve two masters. In today's climate, that's impossible. Many religions are so far removed from what's accepted in "the world" (and the government) that they can't mix.

That's great. I know a family in Utah that has a son with Down's and goes to the Temple. He's pretty special.

If someone threatens to kill you, then goes to get the means to do so, I'm fine with stepping on them.

I’m posting pics.

Some days I really love you.

I know. Just another of your attempts to condone masturbation, veiled with feigned innocence.

Even if you don’t covenant to follow the WoW you should feel guilty serving someone McD’s coffee. That stuff is garbage!

Absolutely no role. All of the situations you describe should be cured with a civil contract that doesn’t consider relation.