tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987220383000150826.post514789671708588263..comments2023-09-13T09:47:44.579-06:00Comments on Kuab Ci lub Tswv Yim: A couple of thoughts on a relevant social topic...Drewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11976371743465765357noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987220383000150826.post-552237455965137932008-04-23T10:28:00.000-06:002008-04-23T10:28:00.000-06:00To be honest, I never really have felt a condmenin...To be honest, I never really have felt a condmening tone to your posts. They are frank, straightforward, and don't dance around any issue. <BR/><BR/>To "Saywhat?!". Careful, there was an air of condemnation yourself: "just realize that all will be made right and that the true judge of us all will know our hearts, our deeds and those we condemn."<BR/><BR/>Maybe I'm missing something. Where do we find out that we were aware of exactly what trials we would specifically be given? I'm genuinely curious. I want to know if I agreed on the Lord being merciful enough to bless me with an addiction to Coca Cola.Chiv Keeb Muashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14909511976423619995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987220383000150826.post-37125808836374979352008-04-23T01:35:00.000-06:002008-04-23T01:35:00.000-06:00I'm having trouble deciphering your motive and you...I'm having trouble deciphering your motive and your opinion on this subject, but no matter. Pity away, just know that it doesn't make sense.<BR/><BR/>Also, it doesn't matter whether or not people knew they would face this particular trial in life. It's still just that-a trial-something to be faced and to overcome.Drewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11976371743465765357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987220383000150826.post-72924539265707432912008-04-22T15:20:00.000-06:002008-04-22T15:20:00.000-06:00i think you should read my post again because i do...i think you should read my post again because i don't think you derived from it anything that i was trying to say. homosexuality is not akin to mental handicaps any more than it is to destitution. my only point was that i am certain there are many who are struggling with same gender attraction who knew that they were going to do so prior to this life. remember, we wanted to come here under any circumtstances, despite any trials we may have. that's all.<BR/><BR/>i was neither condoning the act nor saying it should be regarded in the same category as those with mental deficiencies. and i feel pity for you that in reading my post you thought so.Soul Vitaminshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00854053356066798414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987220383000150826.post-86718117863380072802008-04-22T11:43:00.000-06:002008-04-22T11:43:00.000-06:00Besides... I hardly made any comment on this blogp...Besides... I hardly made any comment on this blogpost, just mostly let the quotes speak for themselves! :)Drewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11976371743465765357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987220383000150826.post-80058425068110270232008-04-22T11:34:00.000-06:002008-04-22T11:34:00.000-06:00Just a note to "say what?!":Homosexuality cannot b...Just a note to "say what?!":<BR/><BR/>Homosexuality cannot be compared to a mental (or any other kind of) physical handicap. Those who are mentally handicapped are automatically saved, and are not held accountable for their sins, while those accountable who engage in sins are. Mental handicaps are generally not something that can be done away with in this life, due to the limits of science and such, but overcoming any kind of sin or addiction is possible through the Atonement.<BR/><BR/>I'm not condemning anyone, just sins that are damaging to the individual and society in general. I'm far from perfect, and though I try to be "devout", I pray that everyone (self included) is just trying their hardest.<BR/><BR/>Whatever we do, we mustn't argue for the sin and the weakness! It may be difficult for someone to overcome, but that doesn't mean that they can't do it, and it's not very hopeful or fair to deny that it can happen. Why would some people be an exception to repentance and the Atonement?<BR/><BR/>Thank you for your comment, though! I appreciate your thoughts.<BR/><BR/>Cami and Elise-yay.Drewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11976371743465765357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987220383000150826.post-16535747164478714362008-04-22T10:12:00.000-06:002008-04-22T10:12:00.000-06:00Very true. It is interesting to see how popular op...Very true. It is interesting to see how popular opinion has made science nearly irrelevant. People will use science to their advantage only when they can, then they'll refute it when it does not help them.Camihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07338200890977453036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987220383000150826.post-87756374685910880072008-04-22T10:08:00.000-06:002008-04-22T10:08:00.000-06:00have you ever considered the concept that the feel...have you ever considered the concept that the feelings of homosexuality that a person has are a (and I use this term loosely as to not offend anyone) "trial" that the person agreed to have in this life? i have homosexual friends (who have no experience with sexual abuse or any environmental influences)who say that they have felt attracted to members of the same sex since they can remember. <BR/><BR/>i have a strong enough knowledge of the Gospel to know that these people did not have these same inclinations in the pre-mortal life, and while i absolutely agree with President Faust, i think you should probably consider that, just as those who come here mentally handicapped or under circumstances of extreme hardship, those who harbor these tendencies agreed to carry this "burden" throughout their mortal existence. <BR/><BR/>i think it's noble that you use your blog to state what you believe; you are entitled to. i just feel sorry for you because you are so hell-bent on condemning those who do not believe the way you do. you use the words of our prophets and apostles to judge others, then you come back with comments like "love the sinner but not the sin." insofar as your blog is concerned, i don't think that appears to be the case.<BR/><BR/>to be honest, i think that you have probably dealt with these feelings and have labored long and hard to be a worthy member of the church. which would explain why you're so hard on others who you perceive are not as "devout" as you are. if this is the case, i admire you for your dedication and endurance. just realize that all will be made right and that the true judge of us all will know our hearts, our deeds and those we condemn.Soul Vitaminshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00854053356066798414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987220383000150826.post-47940237174788863982008-04-22T09:28:00.000-06:002008-04-22T09:28:00.000-06:00How can anyone argue with that? I think what most...How can anyone argue with that? I think what most people forget is that it hasn't been proven what the "cause" is. Especially mormons, who have been taken in by the lies and false ideas of the world. I am so glad Pres. Faust said that. Why WOULD we even have the plan of happiness if from the moment you were born you already were doomed?Lili and Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06407341345008248613noreply@blogger.com