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Forum: Religion 04-07-2009, 04:56 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 12,541
Posted By cougarobgon
There has to be a human element component...

There has to be a human element component involved in the selection of an apostle as is there in the selection of individuals to any other leadership position in the Church. Sometimes it comes down...
Forum: Religion 12-29-2008, 10:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,335
Posted By cougarobgon
I believe many Church members share your...

I believe many Church members share your sentiments about their relationship with their bishops. My current bishop has served for approximately 4 years and other than the weekly handshake and...
Forum: Religion 12-17-2008, 12:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,159
Posted By cougarobgon
While I don't doubt there are people out there...

While I don't doubt there are people out there that are seeking leadership positions for the sake of recognition, I cannot recall a single instance when someone lobbyed for or tried very hard to...
Forum: Religious Studies 12-16-2008, 08:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,872
Posted By cougarobgon
Tough situation that I've never experienced with...

Tough situation that I've never experienced with respect to wanting to take time off from church. I have however, found myself in similar circumstances with respect to how busy you are, ie, two jobs,...
Forum: Religion 12-15-2008, 07:06 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,114
Posted By cougarobgon
Tough situation for your family. My condolences. ...

Tough situation for your family. My condolences. Your leaders' admonition to forgive and to love is mainly for your benefit. Sure you can determine to not forgive right away, but, those feelings of...
Forum: Religion 12-15-2008, 06:33 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,114
Posted By cougarobgon
It may surprise you, but most of the disciplinary...

It may surprise you, but most of the disciplinary council decisions are of the no action or restricted/suspened privileges type. I was involved in several DCs and can only recall one when an...
Forum: Religion 12-15-2008, 04:28 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,114
Posted By cougarobgon
The true measure of the mercy extended to the...

The true measure of the mercy extended to the penitent is not during the disciplinary hearing but rather the actions of the leaders after a decision has been made. I can not claim to know many ex'ed...
Forum: Religion 12-14-2008, 10:34 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,114
Posted By cougarobgon
You got to be kidding, right? Too many...

You got to be kidding, right?



Too many unknown details about your buddy and his mtc companion's experience to condemn the SP who requested the companion be sent home.

I got a phone call...
Forum: Religion 11-12-2008, 10:17 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,722
Posted By cougarobgon
I currently teach in senior primary and I am the...

I currently teach in senior primary and I am the 11 y/o scout leader. I enjoy teaching primary, but being a scout leader is a different story. I don't like camping, I don't like wearing the uniform,...
Forum: Religion 11-12-2008, 02:00 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,725
Posted By cougarobgon
29 And finally, I cannot tell you all the things...

29 And finally, I cannot tell you all the things whereby ye may commit sin; for there are divers ways and means, even so many that I cannot number them.
30 But this much I can tell you, that if...
Forum: Religion 11-07-2008, 08:23 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,571
Posted By cougarobgon
Hilarious. Brought back memories. When my wife...

Hilarious. Brought back memories. When my wife walked out of the bathroom in her lingerie I was glued to the TV watching Tina Turner strutting on stage with those long legs of hers...after 23 years...
Forum: Religion 11-07-2008, 07:52 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 13,875
Posted By cougarobgon
I don't recall ever being attracted to a man. The...

I don't recall ever being attracted to a man. The first girl I kissed was when I was 5-7 years old. I did not know what I was doing, but I still remember her and I going behind my house to kiss. I...
Forum: Religion 11-07-2008, 06:32 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 13,875
Posted By cougarobgon
In other posts I have mentioned that I have never...

In other posts I have mentioned that I have never known a gay individual that I would consider to have been born gay or at least that they expressed to me that they were born gay. I have interacted...
Forum: Religion 11-07-2008, 04:58 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 13,875
Posted By cougarobgon
What about those that are attracted to both males...

What about those that are attracted to both males or females? I posted that in a separate thread and it was ignored and rightly so, by then we had hashed and rehashed the issue. But my question is a...
Forum: Religion 11-07-2008, 04:42 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 13,875
Posted By cougarobgon
Why would you want your sins to be known by...

Why would you want your sins to be known by others?
Forum: Religion 11-07-2008, 04:40 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 13,875
Posted By cougarobgon
Tex does a good job defending himself, so mine is...

Tex does a good job defending himself, so mine is just an observation, he did not get worked over by anyone with an opposing view. We are just not going to agree on this issue.



I believe being...
Forum: Religion 11-07-2008, 02:47 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 13,875
Posted By cougarobgon
No worries, the Church members will be fine, the...

No worries, the Church members will be fine, the missionaries will be fine. The work will move forward. I am doing my part, my six boys will all go on missions, their kids will go on missions, it is...
Forum: Religion 11-07-2008, 12:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 805
Posted By cougarobgon
How about bi-sexuals?

Are they born gay or are they born hetersexuals or is just about sex?
Forum: Religion 11-07-2008, 12:02 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 14,148
Posted By cougarobgon
I have never known a gay individual that I would...

I have never known a gay individual that I would consider to have been born gay or at least that they expressed to me that they were born gay. Hence my position that being gay is a choice. I don't...
Forum: Religion 11-06-2008, 11:37 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 14,148
Posted By cougarobgon
So, do you believe all men living gay lifestyles...

So, do you believe all men living gay lifestyles were born gay? or Would you concede some have chosen to live such a lifestyle for other reasons?
Forum: Religion 11-06-2008, 10:08 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 14,148
Posted By cougarobgon
I don't know. All I know is that people that...

I don't know.

All I know is that people that at one time have lived a gay lifestyles have chosen to be straight and are currenltly living very happily with their spouses and children.
Forum: Religion 11-06-2008, 09:40 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 14,148
Posted By cougarobgon
Maybe the use of the word "funny" was...

Maybe the use of the word "funny" was inappropriate...but, I pictured you with a smile on your face playing "gotcha"...I am bit slower than most of you on this board so please elaborate on your...
Forum: Religion 11-06-2008, 09:14 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 14,148
Posted By cougarobgon
Nothing funny about this comment. Especially if...

Nothing funny about this comment. Especially if you had to personally deal with such a trajedy and I did that in my ward.

No comment from me and this is not a cop out. Ask another question and I...
Forum: Religion 11-06-2008, 09:08 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 14,148
Posted By cougarobgon
Ok, I went to the Church's website and this is...

Ok, I went to the Church's website and this is what I found:

"PUBLIC AFFAIRS: You’re saying the Church doesn’t necessarily have a position on ‘nurture or nature’

"ELDER OAKS: That’s where our...
Forum: Religion 11-06-2008, 05:44 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 14,148
Posted By cougarobgon
Fair enough, you disagree with my position. But...

Fair enough, you disagree with my position. But don't dismiss my point that many of the people that voted in favor of prop 8 did so because they find gay sex disgusting. To its core, the gay agenda...
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