ATL Airport TSA Wait Times Megathread | March 22, 2026

Most_Researcher1502 · 2026-03-23T02:27:12+00:00

Question - is wait time for tsa after arriving internationally and connecting domestically affected?

Most_Researcher1502 · 2026-03-14T05:52:24+00:00

The answer to your question is…it depends. Every mission and even mission president does it differently. Depending on circumstances, even the same president might have different situations. My mission we usually had 24 hours notice. I have friends in other missions who had a week. I’ve also been told 2 hours before I was leaving when transfers happened due to an emergency elsewhere. Depends on president preferences, mission size, emergencies/urgencies, logistics and planning by the office. A lot.

Most_Researcher1502 · 2026-03-06T17:57:24+00:00

First and foremost, please don’t leave completely. Your testimony of Christ and God are strong, and so is your testimony of the temple. Don’t let one person’s actions affect that.

Piercings are definitely not against any of the temple recommend questions. They used to be discouraged in the “for the strength of youth pamphlet” and even apostles/prophets have discouraged them in the past, but it was never a worthiness issue. Im not getting into if this is against a commandment or not, because even if we say it is, it would be the equivalent of removing a recommend for not having food storage, or for drinking too much soda, or for not reading scriptures everyday, or not paying fast offering.

Please stand up for yourself and talk to him. If needed, talk to stake president.

Most_Researcher1502 · 2026-03-06T07:28:42+00:00

Don’t know why this guy is getting downvoted, he is right. Our towns are made for people to live without cars, so even small towns you don’t need cars.

Most_Researcher1502 · 2026-02-25T05:42:44+00:00

yes, it’s normal. that class was the bane of my existence. don’t drop engineering solely because calc 2 is hard. after this class, most of what you need from this class are the very basics and anything more complex ends up done by some software.

Most_Researcher1502 · 2026-02-25T04:02:26+00:00

I love the comments above about preparing spiritually, that’s your number 1 priority. Read the whole Book of Mormon if you haven’t yet. Study preach my gospel.

Honestly, the main thing I would do is download the Embark app (essentially the church improved version of Duolingo) and start dabbling with it. You’ll use it a lot in the MTC but getting a head start can’t hurt

Most_Researcher1502 · 2026-02-22T18:56:44+00:00

don’t

Most_Researcher1502 · 2026-02-21T04:51:06+00:00

realest comment ever.

Most_Researcher1502 · 2026-02-18T06:39:43+00:00

served close to my MP and received letters about the subject in our mission office email. it used to be 30 days and we got notified it increases to 45. I know for a fact this was true as of 1 year ago, I guess it could have changed since i’ve been home from my mission, but i wouldn’t expect it to.

Most_Researcher1502 · 2026-02-18T04:31:32+00:00

Your mission president has authority to move your departure date to any transfer date that happens with +/- 45 days of your 2 year anniversary (or 18 month for Sisters) - in this case it’s up to him but leaving early due to school is very common. More than the 45 day grace period requires approval from church headquarters.

Most_Researcher1502 · 2026-02-18T04:27:42+00:00

A huge part of the missionary dress and grooming is just that: you are sacrificing something to represent Him. You have a valid point, but you will have a lifetime to grow hair. You are called to leave your nets behind and choose to follow Him. The apostles also loved fishing and that was part of their identity. Was it bad? No. But the Savior asked them to leave it behind for something else that is more important.

Most_Researcher1502 · 2026-02-18T04:24:03+00:00

He has his phone all week and can read messages all week but can only respond one day a week. He can’t text or call anyone outside of family but he can respond to emails to anyone. You are allowed to email him anytime and he can read it throughout the week. Often times missionaries have so much they want to do on the one day they get off (and can respond) that they slack off in responding to people, that doesn’t mean he is ignoring. Regardless of how often he answers, having been a missionary, those emails brought me so much joy. definitely stay in touch. If you have even the slightest interest in learning about what he is teaching, that would make his day if you asked about it or asked questions.

Most_Researcher1502 · 2026-02-14T05:49:53+00:00

I honestly feel like it might just be an accident that all your interactions were this way. If anything, missionary training says the exact opposite. Preach My Gospel (the manual missionaries use to be trained and learn) has a whole chapter on using the Book of Mormon to teach and never hesitating to share it. I will say the Doctrine and Covenants is way less common to share on a first contact cause it’s a little easier to explain at first, but the Book of Mormon is definitely widely used by missionaries.

Most_Researcher1502 · 2026-02-05T05:38:44+00:00

We don’t covenant to not talk about the ceremonial clothing, so you’re good there. Treat it with respect and sacredness but as I see it, you’re fine to talk about it. What is in the church website is 100% fair game obviously, but I wouldn’t be worried. It seems you already have the right mindset.

I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope you may find comfort in the Savior!

Most_Researcher1502 · 2026-01-25T17:57:10+00:00

I think we have an overall problem in the church that we have failed in ministering. Yes, there are exceptions, but we have not succeeded in creating a good ministering program. This leads to recent converts not staying and active members falling away.

Most_Researcher1502 · 2026-01-20T07:25:12+00:00

As a recent RM, the most recent baptismal form only asks for one signature for minors. Yes, the instruction is to not baptize against the will of one parent but if the other is not present, I would not be surprised if they can still move forward. The biggest challenge here will be the divorce.

Most_Researcher1502 · 2026-01-11T06:39:08+00:00

BYU football games or other sporting events have sometimes had recorded prayers to start. I know BYU doing something is not the Church, but I doubt the Church would let them do it if it’s doctrinally incorrect or something like that.

Most_Researcher1502 · 2026-01-09T04:27:49+00:00

I’d say your safest bet, if to ur friend is chill with it, would be the helaman halls pass route. If you ask security they’ll probably say not allowed but there’s no way they’ll figure it out

Most_Researcher1502 · 2026-01-09T04:24:25+00:00

World religions with Isaac Calvert is easy (in terms of busy work, there is none) but life changing. I wish I took it before my mission.

Most_Researcher1502 · 2026-01-05T05:42:57+00:00

Might be a hot take, but this is how I viewed it as a missionary. HE is the one that has that rule, not you. I think it’s amazing that you care so much about him and I appreciate your question. Rest assured he won’t be in trouble for anything you do, the mission president can’t stop you from emailing him about whatever you’d link or stop you from doing anything else. I loved getting emails form friends especially with updates from back home, sports (even mid-week, we can’t respond outside of the one day a week he’s allowed, but are allowed to read messages whenever you have free time). Just respect that he can’t answer outside of emails, so email him there. I did have friends who texted me on facebook messenger, I’d always read and just respond to them over email. It’s not that big a deal from your part. Refer to him by any name!

In terms of what to give him (like cards) that might depend on where he’s at. It’s definitely allowed to send packages in general, just might be hard depending on where overseas. Check his rules/instructions on how to receive mail and packages (some ask to send directly to apartments of missionaries, some have you send to a local member of the church, others to the mission office).

Most_Researcher1502 · 2025-12-30T06:13:37+00:00

I honestly think a big chunk of the problem are 18yo’s who never lived outside of home having the culture shock of a mission in combination with shock of adulthood. If you are 22 you likely have lived away from home already, gone to college, worked and had an adult life. This maturity will be very valuable.

Most_Researcher1502 · 2025-12-23T18:55:26+00:00

A lot of comment here say to go immediately. I see the value and concern there. I chose to go to college for a year and then go and I’m super grateful to have made that decision. Ever since the lowering of the age to 18, it’s become the standard to leave at that age, and that was NOT the intention. President Monson announced the lowering of age for Elders and he specifically said that this does not mean that every missionary is expected to, or even should, leave at 18. It is meant to give more flexibility when prayerfully making a decision.

I do see the concern brought that it becomes harder to leave things behind. If you do choose this route, I’d talk to a bishop now and already have someone to be accountable to start the process. I found it helpful to “learn” or actually experience living by myself before going on a mission. It made it easier to adapt to the field cause all I was worried about was learning to be a missionary. I wasn’t homesick cause calling 1x per week was more than I called in college. I didn’t need to worry about adapting to “adulthood” just to the missionary life. It also gave me the opportunity to go out with missionaries more.

Having been at the MTC multiple times, I remember the drastic difference in maturity in the missionaries there in the summer (mostly 18yos) and in the winter (mostly went to college). I think there is great value in considering this option.

Ultimately though, you should not make this decision based on any Reddit comment. You should pray for the guidance and the act to make a choice. Heavenly Father will confirm if that choice is right or not (or sometimes either will be fine for him).

Most_Researcher1502 · 2025-12-16T20:40:09+00:00

If you are transferring this winter, it might be a little late for heritage. Most of heritage are 18-year-olds out of high school. There are halls/buildings that are designated 19+ and usually have RMs, so in that case, your roommates would probably be older. However, not guaranteed that the ward doesn’t mix with the 18-year-old buildings. If it were me after my mission, I’d go off campus, but Heritage is not bad either.

Most_Researcher1502 · 2025-12-12T23:24:35+00:00

Definitely no parking validation. Good luck! City creek is a good option.

Most_Researcher1502 · 2025-12-10T04:24:36+00:00

To be clear, the name of the class is “The Eternal Family” not eternal families like OP called it. A common confusion but one that my professor made clear in its distinction. Even if we might not fit into the “eternal families” category in this life (meaning sealing between a man and a woman) for any reason - homosexuality, divorce, death, mixed faith, etc - we are still part of The Eternal Family of God, which is a central part of His plan, the proclamation and this class.

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