Couldn’t you say the same thing about career choice, person you marry, where you live, other lifestyle choices? Those have emotional impact on family as well. Why put on extra weight on the religious choice? I’m sure if a became a homeless hippy bum it would cause my parents grief.
@MicroBrain123@Is_Harry_ So is my diversified retirement account that is in the stock market gambling? Risk does not equal gambling. Is buying insurance gambling?
@RecoveryUt21354@the_jake_bastow Show me one example of a diversified portfolio has “lost it all”. People invest their retirement and rich people invest in the stock market. People who don’t know what they are doing can lose money but that is more ignorance than anything.
@travelingflying I’m curious on your desire for baptism? What is driving it?
The church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints believes baptism is a covenant you enter with God to repent of your sins and take upon you the name of Christ
Alma 7 of Book of Mormon
@Victoriawrites2 As a long time member it really strengthens me to see new member’s love for the gospel and the light they bring. Your posts I have seen have been a joy and I hope you will find a way to keep sharing your light.
@Seeking72 King Benjamin and Abinadi teach about Faith unto Repentance. That there is more to faith than just believing. You need to believe in Christ and repent of sins. Great reads.
@ITalkOfChrist I wouldn’t put it on the same level of sacrament meeting but I would Sunday classes. So according to your definition I would I consider it essential.