Do businesses have a right to deny services to homosexuals based on religious conviction?
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Do businesses have a right to deny services to homosexuals based on religious conviction?

According to Komo News 4 and the Seattle PI, several Republican Lawmakers are introducing a measure to exclude business owners from Anti-Discriminatory lawsuits where their religious beliefs would be protected in denying services or goods to those who identify as homosexuals. This measure is Senate Bill 5927. It is being sponsored by 12 of the … Continue reading »

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Gay Marriage | A fresh and eternal perspective
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Gay Marriage | A fresh and eternal perspective

Today, an interesting conversation ensued between a fellow classmate and I. As we talked about the class and the quiz, our conversation veered toward what area of study and career we are concentrating to work in. For myself, I am already working in the field as a Chemical Dependency Professional Trainee. Our conversation progressed; he … Continue reading »

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Reports of the Death of the Church are Greatly Exaggerated | FAIR Blog

There has been a bit of buzz (mostly amongst ex- and anti-Mormons) recently over some remarks of Elder Marlin K. Jensen, an emeritus member of the 1st Quorum of the Seventy and former Church Historian and Recorder, who is alleged to have said that, thanks to Google, the omniscient fount of all knowledge, members of … Continue reading »

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BGEA: Fiscal Cliff? What About Our Spiritual Cliff?
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BGEA: Fiscal Cliff? What About Our Spiritual Cliff?

The eldest son of Billy Graham published a letter (dated December 27, 2012) via the Billy Graham Evangelical Association website. This letter calls an awareness and a warning to America regarding the spiritual and moral cliff that we are facing. Dear Friend, As we come into the new year, America is facing many challenges. For … Continue reading »

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Effective strategies for member missionary work
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Effective strategies for member missionary work

Members of the Marysville Washington Stake are highly encouraged to adopt a family mission plan, read through and study the Preach My Gospel manual, and to prayerfully find ways to share the message of the Restoration to family, friends, neighbors and even strangers. It is quite the challenge because many of us (from young and … Continue reading »

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Introduction | Let us therefore arise and build
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Introduction | Let us therefore arise and build

Nehemiah 2 & 3– Let us therefore arise and build …The God of heaven, he will prosper us; therefore we his servants will arise and build…~ Nehemiah 2:20   Last week, our study focused on key elements of a true and proper process of repentance. We understand that we must engage in a time of … Continue reading »

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New curriculum for 2013
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New curriculum for 2013

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will engage in new curriculum for Sunday School and Priesthood/Relief Society. For the Sunday school curriculum (14 to Adults), our study will focus on Doctrine and Covenants and Church History. Members should receive – or already possess – the following copies: Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Class … Continue reading »

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Stand ye in holy places and not be moved
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Stand ye in holy places and not be moved

We are faced with great challenges today. Advancement of technology is the driving force. Instantly, we have access to news and the speed in which information is processed is phenomenal. Along with the rise of technological advancements, our society is becoming more and more callous toward any thought of religious belief, devotion and form of … Continue reading »

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LDS Living – Why Am I Always Tired?

Dr. Thomas J. Boud, MD published a recent article in the most recent issue - LDS Living – Why Am I Always Tired?. Dr. Boud writes: Many people feel exhaustion creeping up on them during the holiday season, but it is possible to overcome the tide and find energy again.  Fatigue can tax just about every … Continue reading »

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Crossing the bridge into immortality and eternal life
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Crossing the bridge into immortality and eternal life

There is an old railway bridge outside of Shelton, Washington called the Vance Creek Viaduct. It is the highest railway bridge structure in North America. Built in 1929, it served as part of the rail system for the Simpson Timber Company. The bridge is about 450 feet in height and approximately 800 feet in length. … Continue reading »

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Apostasy | A personal and social epidemic

One of the very fundamental teachings of the LDS Faith is that of a Universal Apostasy. Meaning the original authority of the Church of Jesus Christ, the priesthood authority, became corrupt due to heresy and man’s own philosophy and understanding. Unfortunately, this post is not about the understanding of the universal apostasy of First Century … Continue reading »

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Baptist Press – Mormonism’s cultural rise likely to continue – News with a Christian Perspective

According to Aaron Earls article, found here Baptist Press – Mormonism’s cultural rise likely to continue – News with a Christian Perspective, one cannot escape the flawed statements made. At first, one reads and finds some congruence with what Earls is saying, and the informational statements made by Tal Davis and Ant Greenham, about Mitt Romney … Continue reading »

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How to properly handle critics and criticism against the Church
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How to properly handle critics and criticism against the Church

In light of recent conversations about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a question needs to be addressed. How do we, as Latter-day Saint Christians respond to those individuals that are antagonistic against the LDS Church, doctrines, history, and belief system? Mormon Apologia would like to provide this simple “how-to” guide for those who may … Continue reading »

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The Resurrection and Baptisms for the Dead
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The Resurrection and Baptisms for the Dead

The Resurrection and Baptisms for the Dead How Paul Taught I’ve often heard many people criticize the LDS Church for doing proxy baptisms for our deceased ancestors and claim that there’s no Biblical basis to do so.  Using the resurrection and 1 Corinthians 15, however, Paul strongly alluded to the fact that there is a … Continue reading »

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Guideposts : One Simple Step Toward Forgiveness

The power of forgiveness in the life of a Christian is a very powerful act of Divine origin. Since we receive forgiveness and pardon for our own sins and transgressions, we must be able to be ready to forgive as Christ and our Heavenly Father forgives. This article is from Huffington Posts Religion blog and … Continue reading »

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5 Tips to serve and reach less active and part member families – Seattle LDS Church | Examiner.com

Every month, the Ensign contains a message from the First Presidency. This particular message is studied and shared in the homes of the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This month, President Thomas S. Monson shares a message about the Savior’s call to serve. Our Priesthood duty in fulfilling our home … Continue reading »

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Fasting – A Canvas for the Lord
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Fasting – A Canvas for the Lord

This Sunday is Fast and Testimony meeting. With this thought in mind, and a bit of inspiration from the New Era’s vintage 1979 Mormonad caught the interest of the importance and truth of Fasting. The caption reads: Not eating is to fasting as an empty canvas is to the Mona Lisa. Abstaining from food is just the empty … Continue reading »

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LDS welfare system is ‘a model that works’ | Deseret News

It comes as no surprise that the best program in Welfare and Social Human Services is found within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The welfare program was originally established as an official Church wide program by then President David O McKay: On its inaugural day in 1936, President David O. McKay (1873–1970), … Continue reading »

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