"Hold my root beer" - the Russell M. Nelson thread

[Non Sequitur]

I like the high level approach. When I was preparing to go on a mission, if my bishop had simply asked me to declare my chastity, rather than ask for specific details, I might not have had to wait until I was 20 to go on my mission.

[Moliere]

Yeah, the fixation continues.

Extending the time period to September is great and all but at some point you have to wonder why the temple recommend interview isn’t sufficient for this declaration. I guess you could argue that not all tithe payers have a temple recommend, but still, who cares?

I still think (based on discussions with them) that most bishops like tithing settlement despite the time suck as they finally get to meet with the less needy members of the ward.

[Jeff Lebowski]

Extending the time period to September is great and all but at some point you have to wonder why the temple recommend interview isn’t sufficient for this declaration. I guess you could argue that not all tithe payers have a temple recommend, but still, who cares?

I still think (based on discussions with them) that most bishops like tithing settlement despite the time suck as they finally get to meet with the less needy members of the ward.

I enjoyed it way more than I thought I would.

[BigPiney]

I enjoyed it way more than I thought I would.

Plus I only had a total of 8 families come, so it was not that big of a time commitment.

[Green Monstah]

I don't get this change. Oh well.

I'm really curious what prompted the change, because I feel like this is going in the wrong direction.

When I was in high school, I felt a lot of shame for not paying tithing and being forced to either confess it in front of my family or lie (I think I was 50/50 . My dad used to joke about some scripture that inferred tithing payment was "fire insurance" (Is there a D&C scripture about non-tithe payers being burned at the last day). He thought it was hilarious, but it definitely impacted me.

[Jeff Lebowski]

I'm really curious what prompted the change, because I feel like this is going in the wrong direction.

What direction is it going? Serious question. Seems like a time and name change.

[Green Monstah]

What direction is it going? Serious question. Seems like a time and name change.

The direction of not being retired.

We could have annual check ins with the bishop. Great idea. Decouple it from tithing. Everyone knows what tithing is. Everyone knows if they pay a full tithe.

[MartyFunkhouser]

I don't care one way or the other what they call it. I won't be participating in the activity either way.

[PaloAltoCougar]

I don't care one way or the other what they call it. I won't be participating in the activity either way.

I assume your "to do" list is done alphabetically, and note that "tattoo" precedes "tithing."

[Commando]

I don't get this change. Oh well.

Maybe the word 'settlement' didn't sit right with some higher-ups. Like they are calling people in to 'settle up' with the Lord and please don't forget your checkbooks. I get it, I guess.

[Donuthole]

Maybe the word 'settlement' didn't sit right with some higher-ups. Like they are calling people in to 'settle up' with the Lord and please don't forget your checkbooks. I get it, I guess.

I don't get it. Changing its name doesn't change what it is. Are we uncomfortable with what it is? Then change what it is. Weird move (but not as weird as prohibiting the word Mormon just a few years after a multi-million dollar media campaign embracing the word. That one still trumps all dumb title changes under this administration. And I'll never get over it. )

[Commando]

I don't get it. Changing its name doesn't change what it is. Are we uncomfortable with what it is? Then change what it is. Weird move (but not as weird as prohibiting the word Mormon just a few years after a multi-million dollar media campaign embracing the word. That one still trumps all dumb title changes under this administration. And I'll never get over it. )

I'm not uncomfortable with what it is. But the new name really is a bit more apt, really. You don't show up to tithing settlement to 'settle' anything.

[MartyFunkhouser]

I assume your "to do" list is done alphabetically, and note that "tattoo" precedes "tithing."

This is very true. 5 weeks until I get my left arm sleeve outlined.

[Jeff Lebowski]

I'm not uncomfortable with what it is. But the new name really is a bit more apt, really. You don't show up to tithing settlement to 'settle' anything.

It is more descriptive, that's for sure.

[Donuthole]

I'm not uncomfortable with what it is. But the new name really is a bit more apt, really. You don't show up to tithing settlement to 'settle' anything.

Lots of people do. They see how much they've paid and how much more they need to pay to be a full tithe payer. I haven't ever done it this way, but plenty do.