Honestly, its' not a big deal here in Utah either. Just because of the shear number of wards and stakes here there might a ward here and there with issues but none that I've seen. I'm not saying there aren't pro-gay people, there are and I'm related to some of them but they don't advertise it in church. I know because they complain that nobody advertises it in church. In fact, my now ex-sister-in-law and her leftist nut-job kids went inactive because the church isn't pro-gay and transgender enough. They live in the heart of the church, Salt Lake.
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Ok, well that's hopeful. But I had to laugh at this:Art Vandelay wrote: ↑February 18th, 2020, 9:34 amHonestly, its' not a big deal here in Utah either. Just because of the shear number of wards and stakes here there might a ward here and there with issues but none that I've seen. I'm not saying there aren't pro-gay people, there are and I'm related to some of them but they don't advertise it in church. I know because they complain that nobody advertises it in church. In fact, my now ex-sister-in-law and her leftist nut-job kids went inactive because the church isn't pro-gay and transgender enough. They live in the heart of the church, Salt Lake.
don't you mean, "the belly of the beast"? SLC isn't exactly a "conservative bastion" these days, is it?They live in the heart of the church, Salt Lake.
My sister and brother live over on the west side in the "new" part of the valley, where "all is well"....
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I was meaning Salt Lake County. They don't live in SLC but either way this fine ex sis-in-law and her woke kids didn't feel the church was pro-gay or pro-transgender so they left.mudflap wrote: ↑February 18th, 2020, 9:45 amOk, well that's hopeful. But I had to laugh at this:Art Vandelay wrote: ↑February 18th, 2020, 9:34 amHonestly, its' not a big deal here in Utah either. Just because of the shear number of wards and stakes here there might a ward here and there with issues but none that I've seen. I'm not saying there aren't pro-gay people, there are and I'm related to some of them but they don't advertise it in church. I know because they complain that nobody advertises it in church. In fact, my now ex-sister-in-law and her leftist nut-job kids went inactive because the church isn't pro-gay and transgender enough. They live in the heart of the church, Salt Lake.
don't you mean, "the belly of the beast"? SLC isn't exactly a "conservative bastion" these days, is it?They live in the heart of the church, Salt Lake.
My sister and brother live over on the west side in the "new" part of the valley, where "all is well"....
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Click the arrow above next to "marc wrote:" to see the relevant image. I sure sounded crazy for sharing some observations, didn't I?marc wrote: ↑July 14th, 2015, 5:04 pm BYU. "13,000 youth coming together to celebrate the opening of a temple of God on the earth!! It doesn't get more inspiring than that!"
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid ... =1&theater" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Soooooo, how has this discussion aged? That pic was taken specifically to celebrate the opening of a temple. It was also taken during the Utah LGBT Pride Festival. What's BYU looking like nowadays? Oh, wait, I'll tell you. This is what is being taught in one class right now:
More about the image: https://www.facebook.com/natalie.cline. ... Vb1ym4G4cl
That BYU rally happened seven years ago. I wonder what BYU will look like seven years from now.
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They’re not silent on abortion. They support it. Just a few weeks ago the RS president repeated a quote from one of the leaders that said something about “necessary abortions”…samizdat wrote: ↑March 18th, 2015, 10:59 amThe Church has never come out in support of a governmental mandate supporting same sex marriage. It is realizing however that that is the current tide of the world and it is better just to be quiet about it and focus on keeping its freedoms of traditional marriage intact as a religion.Phoenixstar117 wrote:The church's position is obvious. Legalize gay marriage, and in return, don't take away the church's right to practice it's religious liberties, sounds simple enough. Except, if I support a group which is against the legalization of gay marriage, does that put me in a position of opposition to the church?"supporting organizations that promote opposition or positions in opposition to the church's."
If I belong to say https://www.nationformarriage.org/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; or another non-profit orginization which advocates traditional marriage and family values, aren't I now in a position in opposition of the church?
If you want to know why the Church is apparently silent on abortion, it is because of the same thing. Because the governmental system will NEVER reverse course on abortion as long as one third of the Senate is in favor of it.
I wish I had the quote but I tuned out and I responded to her that no abortion is “needed”.
The church already crossed this line years ago.
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Like the killing of another individual?
You might want to revisit what it means to be a libertarian.
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libertarians split on this issue just like everyone else. I suppose it comes down to how they define life. When they want to determine or recognize the formation as a person/individual.endlessismyname wrote: ↑December 1st, 2022, 6:10 pmLike the killing of another individual?
You might want to revisit what it means to be a libertarian.
Life is sacred. Can there be necessary abortions?
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I mean your life.ransomme wrote: ↑December 1st, 2022, 6:22 pmlibertarians split on this issue just like everyone else. I suppose it comes down to how they define life. When they want to determine or recognize the formation as a person/individual.endlessismyname wrote: ↑December 1st, 2022, 6:10 pmLike the killing of another individual?
You might want to revisit what it means to be a libertarian.
Life is sacred. Can there be necessary abortions?
Like, I just (hypothetically) contracted with the mob to murder you.
We all good, libertarian buddy?
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I don't get what you mean.endlessismyname wrote: ↑December 1st, 2022, 7:49 pmI mean your life.ransomme wrote: ↑December 1st, 2022, 6:22 pmlibertarians split on this issue just like everyone else. I suppose it comes down to how they define life. When they want to determine or recognize the formation as a person/individual.endlessismyname wrote: ↑December 1st, 2022, 6:10 pmLike the killing of another individual?
You might want to revisit what it means to be a libertarian.
Life is sacred. Can there be necessary abortions?
Like, I just (hypothetically) contracted with the mob to murder you.
We all good, libertarian buddy?
A libertarian would probably base their view on the non-aggression principle, so the murder that you proposed, in theory, violates that. No Bueno. Whereas different people, different libertarian views may demarcate the start of life at different points. Generally, I think that possibly the only two valid points would be, could be at conception or implantation into the womb.
Example: If one defined the start of life by the heartbeat, then they would be pro-abortion up to and until there is a heartbeat.
If one defined life at conception then the above example would be killing.
The only case for abortion IMO is one of self-defense, if the mother's life is in clear and present danger.
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Totally missing the point. The third party getting murdered didn't consent to being murdered.endlessismyname wrote: ↑December 1st, 2022, 7:49 pmI mean your life.ransomme wrote: ↑December 1st, 2022, 6:22 pmlibertarians split on this issue just like everyone else. I suppose it comes down to how they define life. When they want to determine or recognize the formation as a person/individual.endlessismyname wrote: ↑December 1st, 2022, 6:10 pmLike the killing of another individual?
You might want to revisit what it means to be a libertarian.
Life is sacred. Can there be necessary abortions?
Like, I just (hypothetically) contracted with the mob to murder you.
We all good, libertarian buddy?
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I agree, life is sacred. And the murder of an innocent life is never necessary…so no, abortions are never necessary.ransomme wrote: ↑December 1st, 2022, 6:22 pmLife is sacred. Can there be necessary abortions?endlessismyname wrote: ↑December 1st, 2022, 6:10 pmLike the killing of another individual?
You might want to revisit what it means to be a libertarian.
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How can you take a position of self defense against an innocent life? That makes no sense. The mother’s life being in danger is not the problem of the baby.ransomme wrote: ↑December 1st, 2022, 8:38 pmI don't get what you mean.endlessismyname wrote: ↑December 1st, 2022, 7:49 pmI mean your life.ransomme wrote: ↑December 1st, 2022, 6:22 pmlibertarians split on this issue just like everyone else. I suppose it comes down to how they define life. When they want to determine or recognize the formation as a person/individual.endlessismyname wrote: ↑December 1st, 2022, 6:10 pm
Like the killing of another individual?
You might want to revisit what it means to be a libertarian.
Life is sacred. Can there be necessary abortions?
Like, I just (hypothetically) contracted with the mob to murder you.
We all good, libertarian buddy?
A libertarian would probably base their view on the non-aggression principle, so the murder that you proposed, in theory, violates that. No Bueno. Whereas different people, different libertarian views may demarcate the start of life at different points. Generally, I think that possibly the only two valid points would be, could be at conception or implantation into the womb.
Example: If one defined the start of life by the heartbeat, then they would be pro-abortion up to and until there is a heartbeat.
If one defined life at conception then the above example would be killing.
The only case for abortion IMO is one of self-defense, if the mother's life is in clear and present danger.
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It was a thought exercise.FoundMyEden wrote: ↑December 15th, 2022, 9:46 amHow can you take a position of self defense against an innocent life? That makes no sense. The mother’s life being in danger is not the problem of the baby.ransomme wrote: ↑December 1st, 2022, 8:38 pmI don't get what you mean.endlessismyname wrote: ↑December 1st, 2022, 7:49 pmI mean your life.
Like, I just (hypothetically) contracted with the mob to murder you.
We all good, libertarian buddy?
A libertarian would probably base their view on the non-aggression principle, so the murder that you proposed, in theory, violates that. No Bueno. Whereas different people, different libertarian views may demarcate the start of life at different points. Generally, I think that possibly the only two valid points would be, could be at conception or implantation into the womb.
Example: If one defined the start of life by the heartbeat, then they would be pro-abortion up to and until there is a heartbeat.
If one defined life at conception then the above example would be killing.
The only case for abortion IMO is one of self-defense, if the mother's life is in clear and present danger.
In principle one can defend their life from any threat to their own life, whether or not the harm was intended.
Obviously, a baby can't intend harm, but in very rare instances the birthing process may threaten a mother's life.
So working to save the mother's life, is defending the mother's life.
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This is a really interesting question and has some ethical implications.ransomme wrote: ↑December 1st, 2022, 8:38 pmGenerally, I think that possibly the only two valid points would be, could be at conception or implantation into the womb.endlessismyname wrote: ↑December 1st, 2022, 7:49 pmI mean your life.ransomme wrote: ↑December 1st, 2022, 6:22 pmlibertarians split on this issue just like everyone else. I suppose it comes down to how they define life. When they want to determine or recognize the formation as a person/individual.endlessismyname wrote: ↑December 1st, 2022, 6:10 pm
Like the killing of another individual?
You might want to revisit what it means to be a libertarian.
Life is sacred. Can there be necessary abortions?
Like, I just (hypothetically) contracted with the mob to murder you.
We all good, libertarian buddy?
If life is at conception then IVF has significant problems. The process is:
1) Collect many ~12-24 eggs.
2) Fertilize all the eggs, about 50% fertilize and make it to day 5+, leaving on anywhere from 4-9 embryos
3) Implant an embryo, with success rates varying based on many, many factors.
While there are tests that screen embryos at day 5 for viability, those tests have varying degrees of accuracy.
If life begins at conception (or cell division), then the current process leaves a tremendous amount of "left over" viable embryos. Those embryos are either discarded or kept frozen until used. Discarding embryos, simply means unfreezing them and they will die or stop cell division pretty quickly without a suitable environment.
If life begins at implantation in the womb then no changes are needed in IVF, additionally, anything that prevents an embryo from implanting would be birth control and not immoral. Anything that would remove an embryo after implantation would be immoral.
If life is at conception, then the moral question comes: what is the proper moral response for left over viable embryos?
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We did IVF twice and wrestled with the question. We believe life begins at conception, so we used all our embryos. Both times it started as twins, but both times one twin died. We feel at peace with our decision. We knew we would never feel real peace had we not given each baby a chance.spiritMan wrote: ↑December 15th, 2022, 11:09 amThis is a really interesting question and has some ethical implications.ransomme wrote: ↑December 1st, 2022, 8:38 pmGenerally, I think that possibly the only two valid points would be, could be at conception or implantation into the womb.endlessismyname wrote: ↑December 1st, 2022, 7:49 pmI mean your life.
Like, I just (hypothetically) contracted with the mob to murder you.
We all good, libertarian buddy?
If life is at conception then IVF has significant problems. The process is:
1) Collect many ~12-24 eggs.
2) Fertilize all the eggs, about 50% fertilize and make it to day 5+, leaving on anywhere from 4-9 embryos
3) Implant an embryo, with success rates varying based on many, many factors.
While there are tests that screen embryos at day 5 for viability, those tests have varying degrees of accuracy.
If life begins at conception (or cell division), then the current process leaves a tremendous amount of "left over" viable embryos. Those embryos are either discarded or kept frozen until used. Discarding embryos, simply means unfreezing them and they will die or stop cell division pretty quickly without a suitable environment.
If life begins at implantation in the womb then no changes are needed in IVF, additionally, anything that prevents an embryo from implanting would be birth control and not immoral. Anything that would remove an embryo after implantation would be immoral.
If life is at conception, then the moral question comes: what is the proper moral response for left over viable embryos?
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Wow this thread did not age well for those saying the church would never support a gay marriage bill.
They supported it, celebrated it, and moved the goal posts yet again.
Not a good trend line here.
They supported it, celebrated it, and moved the goal posts yet again.
Not a good trend line here.
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So in principle as you stated, If I as the mother can defend my own life because my life would be threatened by my child if they threatened my life unbeknownst to them… I have the right to kill them, no? So, if I am in a car accident and the car is under water and water is leaking in, my child is a passenger that is in the way of me getting out of the water before we both drown…can I hold their head under the water to drown them knowing they will die so I can climb over them, get out, and survive? My life would be in clear and present danger? Does this make abortion any clearer to those that make an an excuse for it being “acceptable”?ransomme wrote: ↑December 15th, 2022, 10:43 amIt was a thought exercise.FoundMyEden wrote: ↑December 15th, 2022, 9:46 amHow can you take a position of self defense against an innocent life? That makes no sense. The mother’s life being in danger is not the problem of the baby.ransomme wrote: ↑December 1st, 2022, 8:38 pmI don't get what you mean.endlessismyname wrote: ↑December 1st, 2022, 7:49 pm
I mean your life.
Like, I just (hypothetically) contracted with the mob to murder you.
We all good, libertarian buddy?
A libertarian would probably base their view on the non-aggression principle, so the murder that you proposed, in theory, violates that. No Bueno. Whereas different people, different libertarian views may demarcate the start of life at different points. Generally, I think that possibly the only two valid points would be, could be at conception or implantation into the womb.
Example: If one defined the start of life by the heartbeat, then they would be pro-abortion up to and until there is a heartbeat.
If one defined life at conception then the above example would be killing.
The only case for abortion IMO is one of self-defense, if the mother's life is in clear and present danger.
In principle one can defend their life from any threat to their own life, whether or not the harm was intended.
Obviously, a baby can't intend harm, but in very rare instances the birthing process may threaten a mother's life.
So working to save the mother's life, is defending the mother's life.
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Positive ident of byu professor that said Jesus was androgynous... Info posted by a Nat. CLINE on FB.
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touchéFoundMyEden wrote: ↑December 15th, 2022, 9:20 pmSo in principle as you stated, If I as the mother can defend my own life because my life would be threatened by my child if they threatened my life unbeknownst to them… I have the right to kill them, no? So, if I am in a car accident and the car is under water and water is leaking in, my child is a passenger that is in the way of me getting out of the water before we both drown…can I hold their head under the water to drown them knowing they will die so I can climb over them, get out, and survive? My life would be in clear and present danger? Does this make abortion any clearer to those that make an an excuse for it being “acceptable”?ransomme wrote: ↑December 15th, 2022, 10:43 amIt was a thought exercise.FoundMyEden wrote: ↑December 15th, 2022, 9:46 amHow can you take a position of self defense against an innocent life? That makes no sense. The mother’s life being in danger is not the problem of the baby.ransomme wrote: ↑December 1st, 2022, 8:38 pm
I don't get what you mean.
A libertarian would probably base their view on the non-aggression principle, so the murder that you proposed, in theory, violates that. No Bueno. Whereas different people, different libertarian views may demarcate the start of life at different points. Generally, I think that possibly the only two valid points would be, could be at conception or implantation into the womb.
Example: If one defined the start of life by the heartbeat, then they would be pro-abortion up to and until there is a heartbeat.
If one defined life at conception then the above example would be killing.
The only case for abortion IMO is one of self-defense, if the mother's life is in clear and present danger.
In principle one can defend their life from any threat to their own life, whether or not the harm was intended.
Obviously, a baby can't intend harm, but in very rare instances the birthing process may threaten a mother's life.
So working to save the mother's life, is defending the mother's life.
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I'm confused by that quote as well. "...supporting organizations that promote opposition or positions of opposition to the church's..." Isn't that what is being done when the church invests $$ in companies who openly promote things like abortion, woke culture, antichristian rhetoric, etc.? Just looking at their investment portfolio, several large corporate names leap off the screen who are known promotors of "opposing positions" to the what we're taught as LDS Christians. Is the $$ made enough justification for looking the other way, as members' faithfully given tithes and offerings are poured into these companies' coffers, while they promote opposing views and agendas? Asking for a friend...Phoenixstar117 wrote: ↑March 18th, 2015, 10:54 amThe church's position is obvious. Legalize gay marriage, and in return, don't take away the church's right to practice it's religious liberties, sounds simple enough. Except, if I support a group which is against the legalization of gay marriage, does that put me in a position of opposition to the church?"supporting organizations that promote opposition or positions in opposition to the church's."
If I belong to say https://www.nationformarriage.org/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; or another non-profit orginization which advocates traditional marriage and family values, aren't I now in a position in opposition of the church?
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I had an interesting text conversation with my brother regarding this. He's a TBM who totally sustains ALL things church, and he asserts that, like with blacks in the priesthood/temple, anything can be changed with "revelation." I asked him if he thinks there will be revelation given, like with the JST of the Bible, that changes the wording in the actual scriptures such that homosexual acts and/or fornication will no longer read as being an abomination or sinful. That's the only way I can see it being justified, because the scriptures are pretty darn clear on the subject. And if you believe they're the word of God, it's hard to fathom that something that was once considered an excommunicate-able offense could suddenly be permitted. I actually can't imagine them going THAT far, but it does make one wonder...and keep an eye open. That happens, I'm outta here.Robin Hood wrote: ↑March 18th, 2015, 11:29 am Have to say I am very disappointed in the comments of Elder Christopherson.
We need leaders who will call a spade a spade no matter what the issue.
If gay marriage is wrong, then surely it is wrong to believe it isn't.
I am also alarmed at the apparent "evolving" understanding of homosexuality by the brethren, or at least some of them.
It seems we are witnessing the same process which has occurred in the RLDS Church.
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I was always taught you cannot serve 2 masters or that you can’t have it both ways.
Well unless if you are a pandering politician who talks out of both sides of his mouth and kisses both butt cheeks.
People have their agency. I still feel the same way about homosexuality that President Kimball did. That was my childhood. I’m not changing. This is not just the leaders but countless members. I see rainbow flags all over my neighborhood and everyone else’s. But not when I go out of state. All is not well in Zion.
Well unless if you are a pandering politician who talks out of both sides of his mouth and kisses both butt cheeks.
People have their agency. I still feel the same way about homosexuality that President Kimball did. That was my childhood. I’m not changing. This is not just the leaders but countless members. I see rainbow flags all over my neighborhood and everyone else’s. But not when I go out of state. All is not well in Zion.
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It's ok to support gay marriage but we won't allow it in our temples? God calls it an abomination but its ok to support it? Promotion of abominations are ok? It's a totally illogical saying. The scriptures tell us it is reprobate. It is an unholy and impure practice.
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Not true.
Women can die in childbirth, but that is a result of an emergency developing during labour. This cannot be forseen several months in advance.
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I think we are in agreement.Robin Hood wrote: ↑December 17th, 2022, 12:13 pmNot true.
Women can die in childbirth, but that is a result of an emergency developing during labour. This cannot be forseen several months in advance.
Baby doesn't intend to kill mother, but it's possible