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Please add yours.

Mine is Sister Runia

"The gospel isn't the Umbrella.

It's the solid rock we're standing on. "

Forward: I don't think there is a clear answer to these questions but I'm looking for input.

There is sooooo much I could do better. I could sell all my goods and give them to the poor. I could work 16 hours a day preaching the gospel of repentance on the street corner. These are all good things and the Lord has commanded people in the past to basically do these things. Yet, I do them not. Neither do most people.

So, am I sinning because I know to do all this good but don't do it? Is my spirit willing but my flesh just weak?

Finally, does the atonement make up for the sins of omission because I just don't believe my body or mental health could accomplish them?

(References, please if you have them).

I have been reflecting on earthly suffering and its purpose for the afterlife.

We are taught that our trials and afflictions have a purpose and help us develop into the beings our Heavenly Father desires. If, as has been suggested in scripture and modern teachings, there is to be a "fullness of joy" in the hereafter, what is the purpose of suffering except to teach us to endure through *future* suffering? I accept that physical suffering ends with the resurrection but even God is said to have wept and endured sadness. It is inferred, therefore, that we will also still have to endure sadness and associated feelings in the hereafter. Thoughts? (My point with this question is to address what I feel is a possible misconception that everything after this life will just be polkadots and moonbeams).

I know it is essential but why? Why does virtually everything in the Christian religion require faith? Wouldn't it be a bit more efficacious to send angels to everyone at least once in their lives to get at least a hint of the "truth"? I know there would still be people who would reject righteous living, e.g. Laman and Lemuel, but I think a lot more would head in the right direction. Even Jesus was more complimentary of those who had more faith. Why? What's the big advantage of believing something for which you have very limited evidence?

(More ranting if you are still engaged)

James said "faith without works is dead" but by our beliefs, works without faith is just as dead; we are taught must have faith in Jesus Christ for exaltation even if we are Mother Teresa. Why? Doesn't God just want good people? Why does He want good people who ALSO believe in things they cannot, see, hear, or touch?

Added edit (more).

the witnesses to the Book of Mormon were allowed physical evidence. Most left the church but never denied what they saw. They had evidence to help them but we don't. Why not?

(For those who feel a desire to respond, please provide references to the standard works and prophetic teachings if you have them available. Thanks)

If you have hope in something but that something is not real or true, is having that hope still a good thing?

Background (if you want to read a bit):

Years ago I saw an episode of The X-Files in which people were appearing with missing body parts. At the end of the episode it was discovered that it was part of an illegal lottery. People gambled their body parts against the potential to earn a great deal of money. It was also discovered that the lottery was rigged such that there was no chance of winning. When asked about this, the mob boss said that he was giving them hope. Mulder responded that it was false hope to which the boss replied something to the effect that it was still better than what they had before.

Another example: Hinduism teaches that if we are very good we will be reincarnated as a cow. Our church teaches this is not true. If I have hope of being reincarnated as a cow, is this a worthy hope or will this count against me in the afterlife because it is not true? Thoughts.

Can someone smarter than me explain why Ikea uses allyn/hex screws AND Phillips (cross) screws? Why not just stick with one or the other? (I'm lazy and get sick of changing tools back and forth).

What are the characteristics of a good father to you?

So I've been using a 7" tile saw just to get to the inside of rocks. It cost me $25 on Facebook marketplace. My club has two 12" saws but the shop is only open on weekends which frequently doesn't work for me, it is a half hour drive one way, and they charge .50 a square inch for cutting.

Why is it that going from a 7" saw to a 10" saw (really only 1.5 inches more of cutting depth) goes from $100 retail to AT LEAST $1200 retail respectively?!! And that's for the cheap tile saws, not lapidary. ARGHH.

Yes, I know it is supply and demand. no one around here is letting their used stuff go (understandably).

I wish I were smart enough to build one like a lot of you folks.

Just Venting. Thanks.

I'm quite sure I've seen people post about this before but I can't find it right now. I've got one rock that is gorgeous but has got a tiny but DEEP pit in it. I'm tempted to fill it with acrylate (super glue).

Is this a good idea and would you do it during tumbling or when it's all done?

Take a Mohs 7 stone somewhat rounded. How much time would you say you spend on each of 6 cabbing wheels?

I use the cabbing machines at the club shop and they charge per hour. I guess I am always wondering if I spend too much time on 150, 1000 etc. and it isn't necessary