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We all can agree that the dynamics of a relationship, marriage and having a family were way different then. That is a thread all in its own, though. No, I think the closest we can come to an agreement is that the dynamics of a relationship, marriage and having a family have greatly changed in some ...

What actually is EPMC's conference structure? I have a hard time understanding how it is put together. Officially there are 2 -3 bishops per district, but a look through the directory says in the US and Canada one district has 2, five have 3, one has 4, and one has 5. Some of the higher numbers are...

I agree it is exceedingly common for two people to be on completely different pages when it comes to love, attraction, and marriage. I'm just pointing out that if they BOTH say they are being guided by the Holy Spirit then obviously one or both of them is wrong about that. Re-read what I said. The ...

I miss having a CB, enjoyed them during my trucking days. Not legal in my church now. I do remember when I got out of the boonies things could get vulgar, but mostly I ran where there were few OTR drivers.

In intermediate conservative circles, there were flyers distributed to members during the Obamacare era explaining why members shouldn’t participate and how to file for a lawful exemption. SS exemption is much more common. Participation in mutual aid is near-mandatory. “Insurance” may be preached a...

steve-in-kville wrote: ↑Wed May 29, 2024 9:13 am Pig stomach deserves an honorable mention

My wife can wax eloquent about the joy of hog maw for Sunday dinner.

Thanks for the clarification. I had thought you were implying that there is little or no conviction involved. While I tend to think 12 is plenty young to join church I think the OO model that prevailed for many years - waiting until past age 20, was even more problematic. For myself I think I under...

If insurance was a good deal, it wouldn’t be necessary to pass a law to require it. From an economic standpoint, mandated insurance isn't supposed to be a good deal for you, it is a societal benefit. Society acknowledges that automobile operation is dangerous and requires you to pre-pay for possibl...

I would say the expectation of a crisis conversion experience and the focus on salvation and the Christian life as an intensely personal experience rather than an ongoing experience of yieldedness and a bearing and forbearing as a brotherhood were some fruits of the revivalist movement. I think the...

I would say the expectation of a crisis conversion experience and the focus on salvation and the Christian life as an intensely personal experience rather than an ongoing experience of yieldedness and a bearing and forbearing as a brotherhood were some fruits of the revivalist movement. I think the...