I showed it in France in 1970 to some teenagers. Afterwards, I heard one telling a friend, "It was a film about how babies are born." Hahahahahahaaaaa. The most "memorable scene" to me was when the woman drops her doll and it breaks. I can still see her face.
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"I'm a TBM" - so I can get along with my TBM family & friends. "I'm not a racist" - so I can get along with everyone else. I'm the same person. I'm lying to myself.
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Thank you, thank you everyone! I have not gone away. I have been very busy lately. With seven grandchildren, you need to schedule time very closely. This year, it will be more of a “birthweek”… I started yesterday, and will finish this weekend with my daughter and her family. It may be true that “growing old is not for sissies”… But THIS sissie is enjoying at least the grandpare
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To gain favor in the sight of the lord and parents and friends and the ward. It’s the single biggest evidence of abuse & brainwashing in the LD$ church.
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It’s no myth. I got more done yesterday than today. So the days MUST be getting shorter.
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O ye exmos of little or no faith! What have ye against brainwashing and irrational beliefs?
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“Every stroke disarms a foeman! Every step we conquering go!” As a young boy, when we sang this (“Hope of Istael”) in church, I thought it meant we should cut off all the arms of our enemies. Yuk! But my brother explained it meant to take away their weapons. Oh. Okay. Then I read the BOM. Alma’s Ammon cut off the enemies’ arms. Yuk again!! But “no violence”..., Ha
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About 5 years.
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Gay here. Some ideas to consider: You should prepare to leave at 18. Family think they’re doing the right thing, but the LDS Church is a fraud. Keep that in mind; study the history & you’ll see. It’s not because they treat gays badly. It’s because Joseph Smith lied. Try to have some family non-religious times with them. These will be your memories after you leave. Do re
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Did you air your room this morning? Did you think to spray?
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Yes, she did apologize.
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You don’t know much about healing, do you. Oh well, good luck anyway.
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KUDOS to MSNBC host Joy Reid, who is "coming out" as a true ally of LGBTQ people. She changed. People can and do change from homophobia. From inadvertent, insensitive comments. From discriminating policies and laws. Thank you, Joy Reid - apology accepted. And thank you to all allies of LGBTQ people.
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So there’s more than the 2nd coming of JC, then? 2nd comings all over the church! Signs of the times.
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Jesus Christ Superstar.
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I can recall learning that then-Pres. MacKay taught that the greatest calling in the church is that of home teacher. I believe he said that at the judgment bar, we will be asked, not Priesthood we held, or what office we were called to.... but only how we did at home teaching. And now even that's gone?? Oh, right. MacKay died. So it's the CURRENT prophet we need to listen to, whoever it
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If it weren't a fraud, and if God told me to go back, then I would. Otherwise, NO!
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Don’t have kids. But if you do and it’s a boy, he’ll likely grow up to be an Indian Chief.
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Eli (4) and Cub (1 1/2) and I just watched Pavoratti singing Nessun Dorma. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&ved=0ahUKEwiWn-rils7ZAhUL-mMKHTqNB-8QyCkIDDAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fm.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DrTFUM4Uh_6Y&usg=AOvVaw1bWDK-gCfJc5kwxfcFqpRm I teared up at the end, like always. Cub babbled his approval, I think. But Eli watched the whole thing
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When the rowing seems forever And the bike path's been too long And I think that this endeavor Is for the younger and the strong, I remember, in February Far beneath the extra girth Lies an awesome solid six-pack Yearning for its day of birth.
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I’m staying here for 3 nights. I’m here quite often. So I don’t think of myself as a “guest.” All that said, I agree with you 100%. It is still not appropriate. The HT had not called ahead to ask if he could come. I guess that’s typical toward the end of the month. But, I was really interested in some response to their dress. When I was going home teaching, I would have worn a s
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Visiting TBM daughter & fam. Knock on door. SIL answers, announces the HTs are here. In comes Rick, dressed in knee-length shorts, tee shirt & sandals, carrying his 1-year old daughter. Home teachers?? Times have changed! Or this is California. Or both. Message: repentance. IOW, we can clean up our messes. Thanks to the late Prez Tommy, apparently. Glad THAT’
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Thanks B.B., for all your ideas. I’m reading Frankl’s book for the first time & might recommend it to my son.
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Thank you all who replied. I love being able to come here & get support from my exmo friends! Thanks Eric & Admin! I haven't resumed the conversation w/my son yet, but it's due anytime. Now I have some "ammo" to help. After we talk, I will return and report.
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Folkies, Some here might recall That my son left the church about a year ago. He and his wife and young kids are no longer active. Today he called, wanting to talk about his life now. We were interrupted, and agreed to talk later. He is concerned because his life seems to have less meeting, less value… than it had before he left. I would like to give him some good advice about what to re
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.... Bob Newhart. Do you think they look alike? Or are they both just really old men trying not to die?
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6 on KINSEY. Hee hee.
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HA!!!
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On alldeadmormonsarenowgaydotcom. It's one good thing I can do for him. From the website: Sadly, many Mormons throughout history have died without having known the joys of homosexuality. With your help, these poor souls can be saved.
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Anyone know anything about his health, besides old & feeble?
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