Go join the US Navy this week. Serve your four years. During your stint in the Navy learn a trade that can be carried forward into civilian life like electronics or something in the medical field. Get out of the Navy and get a job. Many companies hire vets at premium wages. Or get out and go to school on Uncle Sam's dime. (GI Bill) Let the government pay for it and get a degree. My son served his
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I will miss her insight and wit.
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I spent seven months as a missionary in Tasmania way back in the 1970's. I was glad to hear that the ward I was in has now become just a branch because of falling membership. I wish I could go back in time and undo what I did in the little town of Burnie.
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I never saw any earthworms, but I did see lots of snakes!
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We lived in a very small cabin on a pig farm in what is known as Gippsland in Victoria, Australia. It was the winter of 1976, the coldest in twenty years. Although it was rare, it snowed that week and all we had to warm the place was a coal burning stove. Even after all these years I still smell that putrid yellow coal smoke. I laid in bed with my magic garments on, a track suit, and two pairs of
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Real "stone" buildings, like Notre Dame, or the Coliseum in Rome, are not built anymore because there is no need for such large stones to hold the weight of the roof and adjoining structures. The advent of wood and later steel framing made the use of large hefty stones unnecessary. Almost all buildings today are either wood framed, steel beam skeletons or structural concrete. When a st
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I bid large construction projects like this every day. What you described is absolutely unethical and shows a lack of honesty and integrity on the part of the LDS Church and the participating general contractor. An open bid should be just that, not a back room deal organized by two criminal parties. Other bidding general contactors and sub contractors would have every right to sue the Church in c
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I just came upon this tread, but I do not know the backstory of how the marble is failing in these temples. I would be interested in knowing what exactly the problem is as I am an expert in stone construction with 40 yrs experience. Can anyone fill me in? BB
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I have had that dream also. I was very unsettling.I would like to hear what a psychologist would say about that?
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Saving souls. Good for you!
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The fervency of your belief in Mormonism does not equal truth.
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In regards to the "creation" story, the ancient alien theory sounds more reasonable and plausible than the fantasy stories from the Bible. If there was anything that modern day religion would want to suppress, it would be that "god" was actually a person from another world. Can you imagine what that knowledge would do the the world's religions? That is worth my attention.
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I was long gone before I ever attended Lakeside Ward.
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I actually live in Lakeside and yes there are trashy parts, but my neighborhood is beautiful and most here are upper middle class.Lots of horse ranches here on large lots. I find the article a bit misleading. BB
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I'm added!
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Before I went on my mission, I had my obligatory interview with the Stake President. He asked about any sexual sins I had participated in. Well there were a few. He asked what I know now to be very inappropriate questions like, was there heavy petting, was there touching above or below the waist, was there finger insertion? Well, me being the honest TBM that I was answered in the affirmative to a
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Why couldn't the church pay to have the washer ans dryer installed properly? Black mold is VERY dangerous and should be mitigated by a licensed contractor. They should not be living in a contaminated space. If I were them, I would take photos of the mold just in case they get sick later. I would also report the conditions to the Mission President and keep a copy of the letter or email. Could
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Giving away your shoes only to have them replaced later is not "true" charity, giving away your only pair of shoes is.
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Because the LDS church wasted 10 years of my life and drove a wedge between me and my family. I don't want that to happen to anyone else. It still hurts even after 40 years.
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Ha! I did the same thing only with dots. There was lots of Morse code in my journals.
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There is verse from the Bible that was always present in back of my mind when I was leaving the LDS Church.. "The truth shall make you free." Look up who uttered those words. You might want to ponder that. BB
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Thank you all for your insight, opinions and support. BB
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What a great idea. Thanks for your input.
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I almost went to a memorial service today for the mother a friend of mine I knew in my youth. It was held at the local LDS church. This woman was very kind to me in my youth. Although I have not seen her in decades, I wanted to pay my respects and maybe see some old friends. When it came time to go, I just could not bring myself to walk into a Mormon church again after 30 years of being away.Ther
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https://youtu.be/OVSHdwWzLo4 "I Still Can't Say Goodbye" by Chet Atkins. I can't listen to this song without tearing up a bit and thinking about my Dad. BB
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Thank you for sharing this. Where might I find more information on this subject? I am interested in further light and knowledge -snort- BB
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I had to talk to Hartman Rector. I told him I had sex with my girlfriend, I was contrit and told him I would do better and that I really wanted to go on a mission. He then said something that put the first "doubt" in my mind as a young convert. Hartman said, "I forgive you of your sins and tell you to sin no more." I was taught that only God could forgive you of your sins. Am
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I was told long ago that as a good faithfull member of the church, one should not seek after riches like nice cars, boats or expensive vacations. That money should be earmarked for more worthy things like a temple fund, missionary expenses and of course tithing. I have all of those things now,so guess what I am? Not a member anymore!
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I worked for LDS bishop that had 11 children. I would meet him at his house to start work every morning at 7AM. It was a madhouse to say the least. His wife would have two or three kids piled into the bathtub at the same time. She always looked tired, wornout and depressed. I learned that she was only 35 years old at the time. I was newly married when I worked there and that experience influenced
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My wife and I resigned a few months ago via email. Very simple. Our bishop did call us to verify that we were who we said we were. A few weeks after that, we received our letter from SLC.
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