I don't know if I have Aspergers or not - if I do, it's a relatively "minor" case. But I find that I have a problem with getting "context" in conversations. Sometimes I'll be looking at the context of the last five minutes; others it'll be a summary of the last five years. This causes no end of confusion for my wife. Why bring this up here? I think it's a sign of
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You might try building a virtual machine running windows 98, and run it there.
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Do it as a bit for the ExMo conference?
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Eternal suffering isn't the consequence of the law of justice - death is. Christ's death is the sacrifice to pay off sin. All one needs do is accept that sacrifice (along with the ?premisees? ?premises? ?premisii? - Christ *is* God; sin => death...that kind of thing). It can kind of be assumed that Christ would accept his own death as the sacrifice that pays for sin.
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Could you explain to me why it's simply not true? I get that Jews don't believe it - else they'd be Messianic Jews. I get the "there is no God, therefore there is no God-of-the-Jews". I'm honestly interested in your opinion. I will probably not reply, however, lest it become "dissentive" and invite an evil spirt to the board. :) :) :)
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I am the chaff Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > ... I can hardly take being the cause of this. You are *NOT* the cause. The *church* is the cause. Keep that in mind. It'll help as you re-orient on reality.
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As a Christian, I do not worship the cross. If I were of a jewlery-wearing bent, I might wear one, tho. In the same way as someone who's life was saved by a pocketwatch might keep it on him as a reminder of how lucky he is. Or, the other side of the coin, someone wearing the bullet that nearly killed him as a pendant.
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Let me help clear up some confusion...here's the heart of what isn't making sense to you: > ...followers of Christ Check your premises! ETA: Grr...I wanted this be indented under the post I was replying to. Oh, wait...I guess it did.
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(Ignoring the "there was no Jesus" skeptics...) He wrote something in the sand that caused folks to give up on the idea of stoning the adultress. Sure, He's God and all that...but writing that well would be REALLY tough to do if you don't read :)
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If someone can back that, I'd *LOVE* to post it to Snopes :)
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This immediately pinged memories of "Sure, we can do that - just don't tell mom" I wouldn't be surprised if he was planning to tell you that you were good to go - but never mention anything to "corporate". a) to keep his numbers up b) to save you from yourself
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Not just their reality - but their *IDENTITY* I had a friend throw a hissy-fit when I posted a facebook comment related to "Mormons being Christian." Later, she explained why she reacted so strongly - she said that church was such a part of her identity that she felt *personally* attacked.
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Not to derail the topic (to reply, please copy-and-paste to a new thread!), but I'm afraid you're wrong. The Constitution is to protect the people from the government. scarecrowfromoz Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > And that's what the Constitution is for. To > protect a minority view from the will of the > majority.
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I used to describe it as "...can't rub two thoughts together" I think it relates to the compartmentalization techniques required to be a TBM. When one has the skills to recognize that "A contradicts B" or "B leads to C" - especially in situations were personal ethics and individual value are concerned, the self-evaluation required to recognize that "I made a
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When I was in Seminary, I "read" the BoM VERY quickly (like less than a month). How? I didn't "read" it like the rest of the world "reads". I "looked at every word". Physically, the acts are the same - but mentally, there is a HUGE difference!!! I would not be surprised if your wife tries to do this. Maybe she won't - I don't know her at all. B
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Shannon - One thing I would recommend is to not let the anger come between you and your son. I don't know his personality, but it's easy to imagine someone in a fragile state mis-interpreting the visible (even if subtle) anger personally. So, please be very open with him about your feelings - make SURE he knows that you're mad at her and proud of him. Encourage his doing the right thing.
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Most cities have "needs-based" clinics that can help you find proper counseling. And if you can't find one in your area, you might look for AA or AlAnon (AA for the partner of the AA attendee) meetings. Not that you would particularly "belong", but there is often good advice in those meetings, from people who are learning from the school of hard knocks. NeedSomeHelpPlea
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kolobian Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Story of Noah's Ark: I believed it was a space ark > in which DNA was collected from every species of > animal and Noah spent a year in orbit while the > waters receded. That's an interesting Sci-Fi short story, right there.
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The ones I've talked to simply add "with whom we have to do.." (something like that) - and that's good enough for them! marriedtoexmo Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > "You are my witnesses," declares the LORD, "and my > servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know > and believe me and understand that I am he. Before >
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I've read MANY stories here of apostates feeling guilty. Mostly RMs feeling bad for having lured people into the church.
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I would wait to block them until after you've built up a good collection to be used later, should you decide legal action is necessary. sonoma Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > It is inappropriate for adults to be contacting > you on social media and your cell phone. Tell your > Father that it makes you very uncomfortable, and > ask him to make t
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wjd Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Funny. When Jesus arrives, he will have to get a > suit and haircut, shave, and some shoes. Gotta > look spiffy Mormon style if you live in Utah ya > know! Lol! That's a set-up for a YouTube video, right there, that is. Scene: Jesus returns, but before His big PR interview, He needs to "spiff up&
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nomo28 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I'm in Vegas right now and my bf back home (who is > significantly older than me) is being an insecure > asshole!! I got here Friday, and he ruined my > vacation within the first few hours of me being > here! We are now on the phone arguing when I > could be downstairs trying to make some money!! &
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You also can't see the *lack* of tears in an email
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Hmm...do they have lotion and kleenex in heaven?
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Hmmm...I was just reading this thread and I had the thought "What would it look like if I turned the tables?" Like...next time my mother calls and goes into talking about church stuff, I could be all: "Oh, hey, that reminds me! I was watching this porn video the other day - it was so HOT! There were these two guys and this one chick, and..." I think she'd take that
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anony57 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I distinctly remember in the late 60s being taught > to parrot "we're not Christians, we're Mormons". > Now when I say that to Mormons, I'm accused of > lying and under the influence of satan. I was taught that, as well - but I was raised outside of Utah. My Utah friends were never taught suc
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