Doctor Steuss wrote:I think that this was one of my hardest lessons, and one that still requires learning.
It seems almost counterintuitive that fighting and/or suppressing so-called "negative" emotions can be detrimental. I remember the first time I was told not to immediately "fight" feelings of depression, but to instead self-acknowledge those feelings, and move from there -- I can only imagine the "da-hell?" expression on my face.
I'm really glad you've overcome those cloudy days.
Me too. I am grateful for good friends like you who have helped me through the tough times. I'm glad you are doing well.
Runtu wrote: In my experience, people may change sides, as UT did, but they're still the same person and behave the same way. From what I know of his past outside of the church, he treated church members the same way he treats us wretched apostates now. I don't know about you, but when someone shows themselves not to be interested in civil discussion, I quickly lose interest in engaging them.
I have not seen a lot of interest in true discussion. And, as I have stated...to what end?
I noted upthread it seemed you were trying to get along there for a while, what happened?
Maksutov wrote:Poor little Country Boy. I see that there's a flurry of posts, but I've put him on ignore. Troll on, dude.
Wow you weren't kidding maks-- EIGHTEEN posts by the country mouse since 5 pm. He's on ignore for me too, because I'm pretty sure I could predict the content of all 18. Who has time for that much mindlessly repetitive hate?
The Erotic Apologist wrote:I bet he also knows denial ain't just a river in Egypt, but I'm still praying for you! God Bless!
thanks...it is not always easy making that walk....the 6 knee surgeries have left the knee sore...I carry screws in the leg. But, if I cannot run, I will walk....
I continue to pray for the Lord to grant UtahTexas the strength he'll need to outrun Mary Palmer and her five evil sisters! God bless!
Surprise, surprise, there is no divine mandate for the Church to discuss and portray its history accurately. --Yahoo Bot
I pray thee, sir, forgive me for the mess. And whether I shot first, I'll not confess. --Han Solo, from William Shakespeare's Star Wars
The Erotic Apologist wrote:I continue to pray for the Lord to grant UtahTexas the strength he'll need to outrun Mary Palmer and her five evil sisters! God bless!
The Erotic Apologist wrote:I continue to pray for the Lord to grant UtahTexas the strength he'll need to outrun Mary Palmer and her five evil sisters! God bless!
outrun? never....outwalk? maybe :)
Well, I'm glad to see you're able to address the subject with the levity it deserves. Many in the Church are unable to do so, and are likewise unaware the 1839 Account of Joseph Smith's First Vision originally contained a clear reference to adolescent masturbation anxiety. The passage in question originally read as follows:
"I was left to all kinds of temptations; and, mingling with all kinds of society, I frequently fell into many foolish errors, and displayed the weakness of youth, and the corruption of human nature which I am sorry to say led me into divers temptations to the gratification of many appetites offensive in the sight of God."
The offensive phrase was later removed by Willard Richards, who altered the 1839 Account to read as it currently appears in the Pearl of Great Price:
"I was left to all kinds of temptations; and, mingling with all kinds of society, I frequently fell into many foolish errors, and displayed the weakness of youth, and the foibles of human nature; which, I am sorry to say, led me into divers temptations, offensive in the sight of God."
High quality scans of the unexpurgated manuscript can be viewed at the JSP web site. The altered version of the manuscript is available here: https://www.lds.org/scriptures/pgp/js-h/1?lang=eng. It's also interesting to note that polygamy, as it was later reconstructed during the Mormon Reformation, was rationalized as (among other things) a prophylactic against pioneer masturbation.
The social history of Mormon sexuality is fascinating, wouldn't you agree?
Surprise, surprise, there is no divine mandate for the Church to discuss and portray its history accurately. --Yahoo Bot
I pray thee, sir, forgive me for the mess. And whether I shot first, I'll not confess. --Han Solo, from William Shakespeare's Star Wars
