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    Easier? No, it's about having someone love me and respect their covenants too. A husband and wife need to be in harmony. As far as not caring for their salvation I have no idea where you got that. They can repent and have another go,when they are ready, with another companion.
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    Everyone deserves to be happy and I will not judge someone who says "you know what Phil or Janice, I love you but I can't go down the path you are going. The darkness is not for me, farewell and best wishes" especially if I had suffered, pleaded and cried for them day and night. I would love them and ME enough to let them go and use their agency.
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    I am not even 40 and I am retired. At this point in my life my children's salvation should be my priority. My wife's testimony is solid, as it should be and we are fighting together to push out the darkness from our home. It takes two! Whether dead or alive to be successful, I believe in power from the grave for widows and widowers.
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    Outer darkness is a bit extreme Ana. I am just too worn and exhausted to do it now. At that point I let the Savior lead them home. I love them enough to let them go and use their free agency. As for me, I am very disposed to be happy with a woman who loves God. I am so grateful for my wife and her Love for God
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    You can stay and go through your own hell. I'd move on and find another righteous companion that loved my Father and you know what? We'd both most likely end up in the same place, me and you. You guys can stop by and visit me and my spouse, as we most likely will be neighbors. I can't and will not force my spouse to love God.
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    Wow. You guys are quite different and that's okay. I would only suffer for so long with a person that doesn't love my Heavenly Father. I would inquire of the Lord on the matter and break away or stay and fight, depending on my answer. I have been through a LOT of trauma. Experienced a lot of death and heartache. I don't mind crushing the enemy and letting St. Peter sort out the souls. I don't mind leaving a horrible person behind and that even includes my wife if she decided she no longer loved my Heavenly Father. You do you. I'll search for another worthy companion IF EVER that arises (highly doubt it) This stay and console the wounded soul is very situational with me. If this person started leading my children to hell they would be gone in a jiffy. Out of my home and on with their own life. This life is too short and I am aware that many righteous people do not have companions. Marriage is a blessing and a temple marriage is something to be honored. My answers are my opinions. Counsel with your leaders and pray, always.
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    Seems pretty catastrophic but I'll just take you at your word. As far as your friend I think it is very hard for a person to have a significant other pulling them from one extreme to another. Or even just being wishy washy on serving or being with you. As far as immorality goes you both owned it by amending the situation. Now if you or her felt the need to break up then that's sad. It really is but it might be for the best... might not. I guess now time will tell.
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    I imagine there is a lot that you haven't told us. There is also things your friend did to you while you were dating that I find very rude. I will not go into specifics but I can see why you are concerned about the situation if not hurt
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    After reading the responses I feel that your friend is doing the best thing for her and her family. She will be serving God and her parents tradition of family serving in the mission field. This will give you time to finish up school and do whatever else you need to do. Your Bishop gave you counsel now follow it.
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    There seems to be a disconnect with your reading and what I am telling you. You trusting me makes no difference to the truth that I told you. Serving a mission is an honor and a privilege. Your friend that is going on a mission is not obligated to serve but it will be a blessing in her life. ALL worthy young men are called to the work. There is a lot of work to be done. Someone else will pick up your slack and find the souls who are waiting for you if you willingly choose to not go.
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    I am doing nothing of the sort. You are chossing to take offense for me saying serving a mission is a privilege and an honor.
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    I like your upfront opinion honesty, if you can take it in return I think you are golden.
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    Do not tell them upfront. Tell them after you are hired. When you walk in and are working with your "trainer" at some point say "I am so happy to be here! Oh by the way I have [such and such] disability. If they fire you after that with no proof of wrong doing on your part they can be held liable. Everyone needs to eat and everyone can bring something to the table. Or like Zil said, it really isn't their business if you can do your job.
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    You perhaps need to slow down and read context. You would be miserable as a missionary if you didn't want to be on a mission. You would be miserable and so would your mission companion if he wasn't able to uplift your spirit enough to be effective missionaries.
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    You are imperfect son. I would tell that to your face if you were in my presence. You are taking the truth to be hard. You seem to want to validate not going on a mission and ironically it appears you are condemning women who prefer to marry returned missionaries.
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    Where is this hostility coming from? I already edited my response earlier. Scroll up and read.
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    No, I mean you will be miserable and so will your companion and quite possibly the people you attempt to teach will not feel the spirit Serving a mission is a privilege, period. Only your choices can condemn you before God. Only you know your thoughts and intentions to the exact. You don't need my validation but I will give my opinion, serving a mission will bring others and you joy. What are you getting at? You either want to serve or you don't. A lot of latter-day saint women see the good and take pride in missionary work. Don't you believe it is an important work to do? Smh. No, meaning you both will be imperfect. I have more to write, about to enter a meeting. Will finish in a bit.
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    @LatterDSaint Just leave her be to do her own thing. You will find another worthy woman no problem when you get home. Go on your mission and serve righteously. However, if you do not want to serve then do not go, It will be worse for you. Going on a mission is a privilege. I saw young men runaway from the mission field and some even come on unworthily. If you are not worthy and or your heart is not in the work your companion will know. It would be better for you to stay and serve in a way more suitable to your disposition and worthiness. It is said all worthy young men should serve missions. If you are unworthy of a mission do not go. It is an honor to serve the Lord of hosts. It is a blessing to invite others to come unto Christ. If you want it for a vain badge of bachelor status to impress some future or current young lady then I will tell you your heart is in the mud. Get yourself straight and heed the call to work in field and the vineyard. Thrust the sickle and gather the Lord's wheat while there is still daylight. The Lord, our King, has many handmaidens. A faithful, lonely, servant will not go unnoticed. He will guide you to a wife suitable for you and you for her. Together you will chip away the rough edges you both have. This may take a while but in due time you will be smooth together and beautiful unto God. You will not regret serving a mission if you serve with all your might, mind and strength.
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    I was a young man. I remember watching the news and seeing the fallout of the situation. I saw the troops rise up and the work of death commence in retaliation for the slap to our faces. I myself even put on my armor and went to war many years later. Both sides still in conflict.
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    My response is just based on personal experience and is most likely not found in resource. I had the privilege of visiting the spirit world. I was very ill a few years back and I had been vomiting intermittently. After a particularly bad session of vomiting I laid down and all of my pain went away. The last thing I remember feeling was my entire body had the fuzzy feeling, like when your foot falls asleep. I then found myself in an area of the spirit world where people had not known Jesus during mortal life. I was given authority to feel all of their emotions and identify each emotion in specificity. Some were even "speaking" aloud or projecting their thoughts. They were afraid, confused, angry. Some didn't expect to still be alive after leaving mortality. They had not planned for this ordeal and it was frustrating. They could not leave the designated area. I felt my brethren and I heard their pleas for relief. My spirit ached and began to call out to them. I testified to them that they had a Savior. That Jesus had suffered for them. Mid sentence I was removed from their presence and I abruptly awoke. I could feel my pain again. The Lord had mercy on me and sent me back to my wife and babies. I testify to you that the spirits of the dead ARE suffering without their temple work done. It is OUR responsibility to help them along in a timely manner. The sooner the better to feel relief. Are not we all family? Are we not kinsmen of the Kingdom of our Father? We are ALL Children of God and the mercy of His Beloved Son is extended to all who call upon Him and enter into His righteous covenants. We help them enter into those covenants if ever the occasion warrants. This life is madness at times; thank goodness for the plan of salvation and the holy temples that are part of that plan.
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    @NicoleGallagher Hi! If you are bothered by it then talk to your bishop about it. You don't have to use her name if you don't want to. If you feel like she is sneaking into the mission field you have every right to feel hurt AND concerned. Once you mention it to your bishop then let it go. After that point you passed it onto the Bishop and he and The Lord will take care of it. Be satisfied that you did your best to be helpful no matter if she is postponed or goes "on time". You ARE your sister's keeper, just make sure you are doing things for the right reasons. I'm proud of you for standing up for what is right. Remember your best friends are found in the Godhead. Then those closest to you. Don't be afraid to let people and things fall out of your life that aren't in harmony with your spiritual growth and salvation.
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    Unless the Lord prompts and authorizes him to heal someone through the priesthood. Then it can seem pretty close to magic if not a miracle.
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    Whoa. Reading this almost put me into mini... anxiety attack or something. Like your brain is swirling in a million directions. First off there isn't a "normal". Be you and your dark humor self. Just try to be appropriate; I am sure saying jokes like "you are so mad you want to punch a dead kitten in the face" during church isn't going to be recieved well. As far as your Bishop goes he was called for a reason whether good or bad. Just be respectful. If he is wrong the Lord will hem him up. If He is right the Lord will enlighten you and help you move forward in your calling. Now with your boyfriend, stop pushing the limits (if you are) Keep the commandments like you have been. Be grateful your family is holding you accountable. When you build a reputation for yourself sometimes it takes a while to show you have changed. As far as your other faults are concerned... CUT IT OUT. Seriously, just stop doing whatever it is you are doing wrong. So, as a reminder, we weren't made to be 100% happy in this life. Men are that they might have joy... eventually. Not in this life though; not uninterrupted joy. You can recieve quite a bit of peace in the midst of the storm though. Keep up the good work (I assume you are doing something right in your life) As far as your busy, flakey and not interested counselors, talk to them. Tell them you need help. If no positive results then fire them with a plate of cookies and a thank you.
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    Hi! Absolutely it is a sin. We are supposed to honor our bodies as a temple. Just as killing someone and cutting someone else with a blade is a sin, so is hurting and cutting your own body. As far as keeping you from the temple I imagine it is up to your Bishop and Stake President. I think it would be best to get as close to the Lord as possible. If you think yours or someone else's cutting is going to result in them attempting to cut someone else then of course stay away from the temples. Above ALL reach out and get help. Tell the bishop or counsel your friend to tell their bishop and he can help you/ them get the help that is needed.
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    The "Church" has offered all of the information in different forms in the past. Going to seminary and institute was the way to learn even more truths. Reading books offered by historians was also a good way. Now a LOT of stuff is online and available at a click. The wards don't go into deeper study because there is so much to consider with the information you find. Some of it would just be out of place especially for visitors. Anything else you learn besides the basics is just fluff in this life. Our temple records are so messed up at the moment that a lot of it needs to be redone. Everyone is still learning God lives, Jesus is the Christ and The Book of Mormon is true. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is The Lord's restored church. The Gospel is perfect but the Saints are not. They CAN be just as ugly as any sinner out on the streets. Even worse often because saints actually know better as to how we should conduct ourselves. Is education important? Absolutley. We should strive to learn and grow. God is not a respecter of persons. What do the humble farmer and medical doctor have in common? They are both children of God and will both become like Father if they live righteously. Eat and drink deeply from the records of the past but never forget, EVERYONE is growing and we all make mistakes. Challenge your doubts and stand firm in what you know to be true as you study and learn. Don't be disappointed when you see things for what they really are. Sometimes we make things bigger in our minds for both good and bad.