07-29-2008, 03:46 AM | #31 |
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i do it for levity purposes. to many people get freaked out about something that really isnt that bad
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Why do I always get the feeling when I hear "sacred not secret" that it's kinda a cop out? I understand that it is sacred but so is the taking the sacrament, baptism and ordinations. Sometimes I feel we are a little embarrassed about the temple ordinance and that is why we try keep it from the rest of the world. I will admit that I have a very hard time with the temple and my way of dealing with it is just to stay away. Someone please help me out here.
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07-29-2008, 03:55 AM | #33 |
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Let's face it: to the outside American observer, it is weird stuff. Even to Jews, who had a history with the temple, it would probably be weird.
We're in a strange position where any of our friends can read about it, but we can't respond or explain. |
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Then why do we still not even talk about it in church?
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because we are told not to.
we are told it is one of the most important things we can do, but then we are also told not to talk about it. and then we are told we are lazy slackers for not going enough. Why should I go a lot? Because it is amazing, they say. Well, I have been many times, it's ok, but what's the big deal? And this is where you have a wise friend who takes you aside, tells you a bit more than he's supposed to, but it gets your wheels turning that maybe it is more important than you think. And then you still forget to go/don't go, but think, Yeah, I'll get around to it. I think this could describe a lot of members. |
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But again--I'm with you. The temple is the weakest part of my testimony, and I typically deal with it by not going. |
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07-29-2008, 04:23 AM | #39 |
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I'm confused by that approach. If the Book of Mormon were the weakest part of your testimony, would the solution be to not read it?
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