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And you found that where?

DW's sister is a Lesbian and has been in a committed relationship for longer than DW and I have been married. We love them and treat them like any other couple.They know what we believe, but also that we love them and know we will not change them. Once the knowledge is there that they will not change, then why 'kick against the pricks' (saying taken from Acts 26:14)

and you were a missionary? Just ask her (would you like to go to a movie? would you like to grab a bite to eat? would you like to go to the fireside with me? would you like to..... whatever?) Whats the worst thing that could happen? that she says 'no'? did that ever happen when you asked someone if they'd like to learn more about the gospel?

Did they ask you for info on gun safes? Why do you think they need one?

I make a list and then check off each item as I do it, that way I can see progress and I have a goal.

If it brings you closer to God how can that be a bad thing? I would echo Finrocks warning of:

Catholicism called it a sin for a long time (not sure if they still do), and early Protestants believed it, the LDS Church does not nor have I heard that it ever did. I would imagine the threat of eternal damnation may have prevented a few suicides and it probably made the despair worse in others. People who suicide have big mental problems, God knows whats in their hearts so to **** them to Hell would be unjust/unfair - it wouldn't happen.

I can only base it on your statement. It was YOUR wedding, YOUR choice as to where and how, It was up to YOU (and the person you were marrying), and if the person complaining didn't care enough about your wishes to try to understand, sorry, but to me that's not a true friend. My best friend for (at the time) 20+ years struggled with the fact he was not invited, until I told him why, that was 15 years ago and today we're still best friends, because he took the time to hear and more importantly because as a friend he was interested in my beliefs - not that he'll ever convert or believe what I believe, but because he's my friend.

That particular case is then their problem. Just a side thought: I would wonder about the state of their friendship if they don't care enough about what you find important and try to explain to them. Sounds to me like its "their way or the highway"

That's not really true, you can explain why without quoting the Temple Ceremony, I can and have. Perhaps you didn't explain it well enough or perhaps they didn't listen/understand. Having been married in a Catholic Church years before I became LDS and then my wife and I being the only family members at our Sealing, I believe your wrong. We both explained to our families and long term friends the significance and reasons behind it. Almost every one of them came to the reception we held afterwards. So I respectfully have to reject your belief that 'we LDS just don't get it'.

So, deny the blessings of a Temple Sealing to everyone for a year, how does that make 'everyone win'? Sorry, but from reading this thread I really think many people do not really understand the purpose of a Temple or of a Sealing. Many here are talking like a Temple Sealing is just another marriage, its not! I would really encourage people who are able to, to go to the Temple and do some sealing's really listening to the promises given to those who are sealed and ponder the meaning of those promises.

magnificent spectacles = showing off and pomp.

I was married in a Catholic church years before I became LDS and yes, its about showing off. all the bridesmaid and groomsmen, the wedding march, lighting candles, etc. I do agree you can be married without that, but I have never seen a Church wedding that does away with the showing off and 'pomp' -- so my statement stands. (perhaps we just have a different definition of showing off)

No its not a bit harsh, the Pomp and Ceremony involved in a modern (non-lds) wedding is all about showing off and showing wealth. And apparently the First Presidency agree considering what they put in the Church Handbook of Instructions about Pomp, music, pictures, etc A 3 day birthday party!?!?

Is this Gods Church and do we have living Prophets? If so then your wants and desires mean very very little If its mans Church, then why would you want to be a member when obviously they do things you don't agree with. Either way this whole argument is silly at best.

clearly since you apparently do not understand either the Temple Covenant or the Marriage Covenant However you are wrong The fashion show/party is of no importance, its a time for people to show off, both themselves and their greed.

You beat me to it!

Some people have opinions that are very important to them and miss the fact that others disagree with them over it's importance. If it works for you Great - but to many others it doesn't work or isn't important. This is a place where people come for advice and get it from many different people, just because we don't always agree does not make anyone's answer less valid. Or as my wife frequently says: "Its not all about you."

What elf? Is this a Utah thing?

Quin, you really think a Temple is no different than a McDonalds or a piece of wood carved into a cross?

Not sure a piece of wood or metal, no matter how fancy it is can be considered as living as something growing crops. I really am not understanding why a blessed cross is any different than an unblessed one. If a cross makes you remember Christ does a blessed one make you remember Him more? As a Priesthood bearer I would not participate in the blessing of an object like this and yes I do think its different than blessing a home. my 2 cents - your mileage may vary

This sounds to me like a legal issue and the Church really can't help you with that. The Church can offer counseling, however the person has to want to accept not only going in for counseling but then has to act upon that counsel. This sounds way beyond that from what you described is happening. Personally if what you posted is true then I'd be contacting an attorney if I were you. The Church has no way to force an individual to behave other than to restrict or rescind membership - and from what you posted she is way beyond that point.

Didn't find anything specific, but the below seems to fit: Duties and Blessings of the Priesthood: Basic Manual for Priesthood Holders, Part A Lesson 34: Moral Cleanliness

Wearing a cross - no problem with that, my wife does all the time. Blessing a cross - no reason to in our religion. Respectfully I would have to ask: What purpose would it serve?

While my wife will put leftovers in the fridge, no one eats them except me - I take them to work for my lunch. Seriously, people will say 'there's nothing to eat' when there's plenty of stuff leftover from the last couple nights meals. If for some reason I don't take it it sits there until garbage day and then gets thrown out. I don't get it myself. Whats wrong with leftovers assuming; 1.) the food was good and 2.) it was refrigerated promptly