harmony wrote:Would you lie so you could attend a wedding?
In a heartbeat. I'd lie six ways to Sunday, if I had to, and I'd feel no guilt for doing so. God does not put barriers between family members; only men do that, power-hungry, hard-hearted, hoist with their own petard, foolish arrogant men.
I allow nothing to get in the way of me being where I want to be for an important family event, and that certainly includes strangers in Salt Lake City.
Fortunately for me, my bishop does not require me to lie. "I don't know", and "I'm still working that out" is sufficient for him. His idea is that it's more important for me to be in the temple than for him to stand in a judgment he is not qualified to make. He is a gentle soul and a fine bishop.
I don't think I should have to. I think the conflict of morals is unnecessary. I complied with the rules to see my eldest daughter marry -- even though I was very skeptical about the necessity of the questions. My bishop was good and gave it to me anyway. The second one I simply refused to do. By then my questions had evolved into utter disbelief that I had been deceived for so many years.
The Church holds too much power in this. I believe they will change the rules. Changes will be made one funeral at a time.