Mormons tithe - which is 10% and they decide how that is done, but it's suggested it is to be paid on the gross income. Many make even larger contributions for tax purposes. This is another way to reduce their personal or business taxes, as I understand it. Found this. Would it have anything to do with the Mormons and contributions? There is more to it, of course, with other deductions a
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GNPE Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Law enforcement (police) didn't award anything. > > child support & visitation are awarded by judges, > on recommendation of family social workers. Exactly. I was a Supervising Monitor appointed by Judges. When I saw what happened, in this case, I couldn't believe my eyes. Most of my visitations
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You Too? Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > SusieQ#1 Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > The exclusion of homosexuals, on some level, is > > found in most of human history. > > I'd like some cites on that. Sometimes it's a bit more acceptable, other times, not. It's there in writings and art.
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The exclusion of homosexuals, on some level, is found in most of human history. It's been considered "unnatural" and when religion is added: "against God's Laws". Humans are very good at creating deities in their own image. It's not about hate so much, as it's about an inability to understand that homosexuality is part of humanity.
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Just can't change the name of something. It won't work. Sure funny watching people try to do it! :-)
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I believe every bit of the "name extraction" as well as your own relatives for temple ordinances is highly unethical and needs to stop.
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Control the women and the church has absolute control. Considering how many breast enlargements Mormon women get....
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There appears to be a large degree of paranoia and a lot of supposition in this story. I find it highly unlikely anyone is going to follow anyone anywhere these days. I'd suggest you get into counseling and learn how to deal with these situations.
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Sometimes don't bother with any of it. Might up up the tiny artificial tree. Might not.
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Hiring has to be based on qualifications and if they are a good fit for your business. Of course, rejecting someone based on religion is illegal, however, it's done all the time, just covertly. Not all Mormons are bad employees or bosses. It's a mixed bag, just like the general public. A lot depends on the area, of course.
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Yes. We can just leave the Mormon Church, anytime we want. For some, it's as easy as that. For most, especially those that post here, find it a daunting task as it's a whole family life style with ingrained customs and expectations, and often temple marriage which puts another spin on it. There is no law that says you must attend the Mormon Church even if you are a baptised member. The probl
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Topping. This is my annual Christmas parody for RFM.
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They are amazingly accurate especially when looking for direct relatives; adopted children, lost relatives, etc. We connected with a daughter that was given up for adoption by a relative. Verbal, written and DNA all checked out. My matched much of what I knew about my family in the latter generations.
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There is a certain despicable arrogance that exudes Mr. Nelson when he thinks that he can tell the world that he wants a word in common usage dropped. Get over yourself. People will continue to refer to the church as Mormonism, The Mormon Church, Mormon Temples, MOTAB, and Mormons. ETC.
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What you tell her depends on whether it's a "deal breaker" or not. If knowing you have alcohol from time to time is going to ruin your marriage, you have to make a decision. Don't drink, lie to her or tell her the truth and wait for the consequences. No need to bring it up, however. There is the "lie of omission" which, apparently you are no longer comfortable with. If any a
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Sometimes a little note like mentioned, (no politics or religion here) and if someone starts talking about either, just point to the note and smile and go back to work. A little non verbal signal works wonders!
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Well, right off, I'd say that "passions" might be over-rated!:-) This is how I deal with my life in my 77th year. I'm not prone to feeling down, or depressed so I cannot empathize as I have no idea what it is like. I don't know if I have any real passions, but I do have a lot fun doing a variety of things. By that I mean, find a way to have FUN. Laugh a lot. Be open to learn
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I'm not very familiar with his work, but I applaud him and his efforts. Everyone that contributes to informing people about Mormonism and it's faux story and how it can negatively impact families is doing a good work.
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I'm so sorry for your families loss. I can't imagine the devastation. Fortunately, I'm far enough away that I only get some smoke, now and then. Air quality is good, most of the time. Fire is so destructive. Fortunately, many evacuated in time. This fire moved so quickly many thought they had a little more time. I'm encouraged by all of the donations and help. Even the LDS Churches are load
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Ain't Saying ..."Did this therapist become comfortable enough with us to share her belief, or did she want to chase us off as clients? The latter worked." The magnet thing is a bit odd. What was that for? Right when you think someone is a compatible therapist, they show one of their bizarre quirks that send you out the door, never to return. Your first clue was the "TBM"
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Thank you for reading.
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Thank you for reading. I was still immersed in Mormonism to some degree when I wrote it. I had formally resigned about 2.5 years before.
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I'm going to suggest something that worked for us. I left Mormonism while married to a strong believer. We settled on a few compromises, little by little. The agreement that worked the best was my husband's suggestion: "lets agree to disagree." Simple, to the point, and let the subjects rest as they were. It worked, very well, for the most part. I was the one that had trouble with it
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Why would we need to "leave the church alone?" It is fair game. It's an international religion. It is part of many of our family and friends lives. Many live and work with Mormons. The idea that members of an international religion would resort to a silly comment like: you can leave the church but you can't leave it alone," is a pathetic put-down, which they continue to want
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severedpuppetstrings Wrote: > > Maybe you should turn it into a short story for > the contest! I changed the title as an entry for the 2018 Short Story Contest. I had thought of doing that but I already submitted a very short one. Glad you enjoyed it. It was fun to write.
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This is a horrible day for so many. Hope you sister, Cheryl, can find someplace to stay and live. I live between the two big fire areas, closer to the one out of Ventura than the one that destroyed Paridise. Our air is smokey and not good. So sorry for the loss and devastation. So many are helping and doing all they can. Thank goodness for all the fire fighters and others that are helping.
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This came about, many years ago, because my daughter and I were chuckling about the "brag letters" we got with Christmas cards from our Mormon friends and family. So, I started writing some letters and it took off from there. This parody is, in essence, the evolution of a Mormon woman. It is a collection of snapshots of her life over several years in the form of Christmas letters an
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I've never found a reason for the two interviews for a Temple Recommend. What is the point? What do they care about all those questions when the only thing they want is your tithing? Never made any sense to me. I know now that I never again have any need to give anyone authority over my rights. Religion is of no use to me. The leaders want too much for so little. I'll never be drug around lik
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They are attaching a lot of restrictions on who and use it and for what and who can grow it and who cannot.
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wondering Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > My way of handling this is I have a living will. > It states absolutely no life support or machines > to maintain life. It seemed to be the best way > for me to avoid suffering. Yes. My End of Life Directive is part of my Living Will and Trust. That way nearly everything is spelled out and probate
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