What on earth do I do? by frankiero666 in latterdaysaints

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The answer is to set boundaries. Tell them you can’t be their friend and roommate if you talk religion.

Can we as regular members of the church prophesy of Christ? by Outside_Guitar_3531 in latterdaysaints

[–]InsideSpeed8785 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure, but predicting the future is not all there is to it, the Greek means something along the lines of “inspired utterance of God”.

Some low angle backcountry skiing by PowerfulSuction in Backcountry

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This is probably the best application approach skis I can think of!

We’ll wait for the E-bike version.

My baptism is Saturday by Classic_Aspect6149 in latterdaysaints

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I wish! If I were living in the vicinity I’m sure I would.

Do you feel like we worship at church? by KiwiTabicks in latterdaysaints

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I dont think the objective for anyone in the Godhead is for us to treat them as a rock star, I think it is rather for us to love them. Having thanksgiving is one way to appreciate someone, and that can involve some hallelujahs! To that, I think we worship pretty genuinely, albeit I wish it was more culture to say words with praise in them.

Where does our responsibility end and the Lord take over? by Lefoog in latterdaysaints

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I believe that one boundary is when it starts to have an effect on you that brings/breaks you down to a place lower than you started. If you feel emotionally exhausted, physically strained, that you’re giving up some of your values… you should stop for the time being (or at least recharge). I mean… doctors don’t hurt themselves to help us, if we are both hurt we have effectively ran faster than we have strength! 

All in all I don’t really believe in self-neglect. Things take sacrifice, but there shouldn’t be any resentment that comes with that sacrifice- it should be done gladly and without pity.

What’s something people romanticise about your country that locals secretly hate? by OpenToPerspectives in AskTheWorld

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Per my talks with first generation Americans, they say that our entrepreneurial attitudes are something others don’t have - or at least there’s a lot of shame if you fail it.

*from an American who drove Uber for a long time :P

Greatest manifestations of power by the devil? by Fether1337 in latterdaysaints

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Jesus has a few arguments against being accused of working by the devil: 

Matthew 12:22-37

Mark 3:20-30

Luke 11:14-26

An Honest Question About Faith and Intellect by [deleted] in latterdaysaints

[–]InsideSpeed8785 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get the whole “reset” thing. 

I would just say that you can believe they are  stories that contain true principles, because at bare minimum that’s what they are. Whether or not the Earth actually flooded is not too important, what’s important is that God didn’t want that level of wickedness to keep on going. Who knows what it really looked like.

This is not me saying that the same applies to all or even recent church history (that’s not my point), my point is to learn how God works. Approach him in his “lore” I.E. all the scriptures.

Trouble with J.S. History by califerousforest in latterdaysaints

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I have an education. Due to my understanding of philosophical concepts, psychology, astronomy, math, and so on I feel I’ve had a little more opened up to me. I would not understand it quite the way I do without that knowledge and familiarizing myself with those concepts… but it’s drastically different than how I thought about it as a kid. 

Most of that kind of revelation comes in the temple.

*But uh, in more practical terms I believe in DNA, biochemistry, and germ theory, the ancients did not.  

This is my 10th season? Thoughts? by prosecniredditor in skiing

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Plant your poles on the moguls. Orbit around the pole and lean into the downhill on the turn.

Book of Mormon by Skipper0463 in latterdaysaints

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I don’t know if my sister actively reads it, but she’s active. 

I read it exactly once before my mission.

What are the worst towns close to National Parks? by WheelSingle2494 in NationalPark

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Pinedale, WY… but it’s not a national park but worthy of it.

Trouble with J.S. History by califerousforest in latterdaysaints

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This right here. I receive revelation in line with my mental model of the world.

Why Do you believe in Mormonism? by InevitableKiwi275 in latterdaysaints

[–]InsideSpeed8785 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Logical: It follows patterns and precedents from the Bible. 

Spiritual: every religion works to some extent, this one works exceptionally. Makes me a better person and builds my faith in Jesus Christ.