I've been following the proceedings for Lori and Chad. There are a lot of whacked people running religions including ones from the Mormon petri dish. The Lori/Chad circus rates in the top 10. But back to topic, I agree, I can't believe anybody believes this stuff.
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We travel a lot and everywhere we go, there are JW's standing on a corner. The funny thing is, I've never seen them talking to anybody but themselves. They are usually in the 50-60 year range and appear to be just normal. At some point I would like to approach them (friendly) and ask them about their proselytizing. I suspect, they won't appear to be normal after the conversation.
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"The reason China and many European nations are surpassing the US is because they actually do have free markets" What is China surpassing us in? Be specific
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The Boy and Girl Scout membership has been declining for years for various reasons. (Scandal, bankruptcy, covid) While I think Scouting still has a niche program for young people, current times are not like they used to be. Young people have many more options than years before and Scouting has to compete with more alternative programs. For coed Scouting, hmmm, not sure if that will work.
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Divorce papers? Had to be a coincidence right? Hmmm, seems like a potential Dateline episode.
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I was thinking the same thing. I can also see high school kids calling in someone just for the fun of it.
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Why haven't you left the church?
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"throughout my childhood, but I haven't seen in decades. We were close knit. They know me to my core." You're talking about your childhood, people grow up and change. I also grew up in a small town and most people I saw after 30 years were different. I didn't know them anymore and they didn't me. ...it would be impossible for me to lie. LOL
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Meet his parents, if they are TBM, consider moving on. No matter what a TBM tells you, they will try to convert you.
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You left out a few things: -How did your kids end up in Utah? Are they Mormon? -Is your wife Mormon? -Are you retired? From my point of view: -Don't immediately buy a home, maybe rent for a while until you find area you like. -As Summer posted, you may not get as much time with kids/Grandkids as you think. -You mention you thought it was a forever house and you got out voted. From my lim
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Is it Sunday? I'm trying to remember why I'm here.
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I thought Chad would plead guilty before the trial to avoid the death penalty. I predict he will get the death penalty and remain on death row for many years.
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Brother Jerry, You take things way to seriously
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Kentish, I agree with you, it's nonsense so who cares? But... why not change some of the details of the relatives like make small changes to spelling of middle names and maybe change one digit on birth date. If baptism for the dead is really true, they should get a "not baptized, login not correct" error.
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Nightingale, well said. This woman has now had her 15 minutes of fame. I was also add, if this is discriminatory or unreasonable, try your attire at work (unless employment is a stripper), doctors office (in the lobby), dentist's office or just go into a a restaurant. I feel bad for the flight attendants that have to police the aircraft for any kind of bad behavior. I'm sure they are not making e
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Do we have to be a Christian or Atheist? If you are a good and honest person, I don't care what your label is. I personally don't like the term atheist, it's like being in the "Santa Claus is not real club". For you Christians, I have no idea if there is a supernatural spirit of the universe but if you bring me evidence, I will consider it.
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This is an interesting map. I went to areas I'd lived in and yes, there were pins.
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I'm not sure I agree. If Jesus would have had the internet, TV and a marketing machine, he just might have...
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Honestly, I thought the stoning law never left the books. This is one of the many consequences of a religious state.
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Another whacked religious group created from the LDS petri dish
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I lived in Las Vegas for a year and joke goes... The Mafia runs Vegas at night and the Mormons during the day. Yes Mormons work in the casino business.
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I have no idea who Jordon Page is but did read the link. Two quotes that struck be odd. -We are discontinuing our marriage (who talks like that) -There commitment to love and support each other. (hmm, why don't you just stay married?) I would love to be a fly on the wall when Bubba finds out the amount of his child support.
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Yes, I did read your post and I agreed but just wanted post my thoughts. Can agree to agree?
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Mr Haight has some good ideas on paper but they have no realistic chance of happening. The schools have been politicized and cell phones are just a tip of the iceberg. Like all problems in today's society, there is no quick or easy fix.
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I used to do the same thing in Northern California.
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who names their kid Shemp?
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We are probably moving next year to Sonoma county. It's not SC but very nice.
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While reading this I decided to look at the Community of Christ site (RLDS). Very interesting reading if you were brought up LDS. Among other things, Moroni was not mentioned. https://cofchrist.org/history/
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Summer, you beat me to it
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I'm trying to imagine a school teacher who went into teaching to help children and now reading this proposed legislation. I suspect they are now counting the years to retirement or deciding what other vocation they can enter.
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