You are the man Bruce (Moose)!
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I grew up drinking it. My dad and mom did as well. Of course, they were just "converts" and not from pioneer stock. I also grew up watching R rated movies. But my DW never has. Because they are told "not too." I say it's not a commandment, her response. "Prophets have said not too, so it pretty much is a commandment."
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This may seem like a strong opinion. But tell your apostate friends to either grow up and deal with it. Or sit and be afraid that everyone is watching them and just waiting to tell on them. And while doing that they can miss out on good times because they "don't want people to find out." I was like this for about 3 weeks. But then I couldn't handle it. And then I told my wife
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Oh yes...I remember this very well. 9th grade seminary. My teacher talked about how those from other planets would revere us because we lived on earth. And even made a joke about how we would have shirts that said "I lived on earth." This isn't being taught any more? Well, God never changes so....wait.
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WOW That sucks man. Your parents are being really harsh. But I get the same sort of crap from my wife. She used to get mad at me if I went to an R rated movie, or would be upset if I got an M rated game. Learn from this, and if you ever decide to find someone to settle down with some day. MAKE SURE you know who they are, and they know who you are. It can suck. Also, I'm a HUGE nerd! I p
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Thanks so much for sharing. So many times I thought the bishop, stake president or mission pres would be able to see the lie that I felt my face was making. But never, not once. Even when I was a young teen and my bishop asked. "Do you masturbate?" And I felt the hairs on my entire body stand up. And I said no. He did nothing. He gave me a recommend and I was able to do bapt
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You Rock BRUCE!!!! Hope you are well my friend! I missed what lead to this letter...now I need to go find it!
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And yet my wife was so upset because the church is sticking with scouts because they allow gay scout masters! "Would you be ok if our boys were with someone who could be attracted to them?" she asked. Of course this kind of thing would never happen in the church...
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A miracle that they showed up just to help him move??? And if they were members that they hadn't met, maybe they were less active members. Or maybe members with doubts! *run in horror*
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Its funny that he says this. When in Utah didn't they pass a law this summer that allows someone who feels like it's against their religion, that they don't have to it. Just like what Davis did. Except Utah made it a law that it's ok. I will see if I can find it again, I know there was talk about it this summer. It happened right after the churches press conference on giving LGBT jobs and ho
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I was just listening to your address at Exmo Conf 2005. And I started to cringe when you mentioned that guitar. Just wanted to say, that sucks so bad man. But thanks for your remarks. I wasn't an Exmo in 2005, so I am catching up.
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WOW....I love the twist at the end. That you didn't really read it, that this is what is normally in these types of letters. That was great. Also, sorry that you have to deal with these things. My mom is just mute on the church with me. She is too busy going into the temple late at night to clean it. She is retired and its her part time job. I wonder if they just take out the 10% she "o
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I love star wars and JJ Abrams. So I am super excited to see this film! And you now what, it's totally fine that others don't want to see it. We don't all have to be the same, unlike what the church preaches.
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This post just made my day!!!! Thanks for sharing! I love how you responded. I get people like that in the ward where I live. "Oh come on, just do this or that. It won't hurt you." God it's annoying!
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"Remember, the first and only reality of the seer stones… there can only be two. And you rock in the hat are no longer my apprentice." OR "Always two there are, a U & T and a rock in a hat." Both plays on the Sith rule of two.
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I have an idea, invite her to one of your church functions :)
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They were just here in VA last night. My wife went, as well as to church, oh and womens conference on Saturday night. Yep...all about families.
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Interesting. I got the same sort of message myself yesterday and today. Maybe not as violent, but point the finger at me. Of course it's all my fault. Oh, and mine was from my wife.
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You know whats funny. Is he calls the wedding weird. I went to a friends wedding here in Va. Not only was it not "weird." It was so much fun!!!!! You could feel the love. Not just saying "yes." They wrote their own vows and everything. So much different then a Mormon wedding. Oh and the reception was at a country club, and not a church. Weird? No Awesome? Yes
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Around 5 million active members. Give or take a few.
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Yeah, the letter I got back said they sent a copy of my letter to the local bishop and SP.
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I sent my letter on July 27th. Had a written response from them on 28th stating it was a local matter (blah blah blah) Still haven't heard from the local "leaders" about it.
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And you should maybe stop minimizing the bad behavior of the catholic church. how many people have died because of that church? You also said "The Catholic church is a vast organisation, and in parts, very corrupt. But in other parts, not." Sorry to tell you, but you can say the same for the church. I have seen some wards lead by people who thought they were doing the ri
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The only thing I don't like about this is #2. Denial of Essential Christian Teachings (Trinity, Christ's Reality, the Second Coming) Why is Christian teaching and the bible always set as the gold example? The bible is treated as fact. Many other "christian" churches also have many things that resemble cultish behavior. Behavior Control Information Control Thought Contro
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He's just the leader of another rich church. And everyone rips on the Mormon church for not talking about their money, the catholic church is the same way. Google how much money the catholic church is worth and what do you get? How Rich Is the Catholic Church? Nobody really knows, because religious groups don’t need to follow regular accounting and disclosure rules. http://www.slate.c
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I saw it a few weeks ago in DC. It was amazing!
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Sorry themaster. Death does suck. I lost my dad 7 years ago. I so wish I could talk to him about the church and all that I've found. He was not your typical Mormon, and a very smart man. I wish all the time I could talk to him again.
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Tell your teacher to stick to being a seminary teacher. That you don't think he/she has studied enough to teach science yet.
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It's hard being an exmo and a BYU fan... I still haven't come to grips with it. I do laugh at these, or some of the funny ones. Hell, I could always laugh at myself.
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oops...Just ignore this and move long. :)
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