"We believe the Bible to be the Word of God as long as it is translated correctly ..." Other versions of the Bible translate the scriptures to suit their perspective and it is NOT always the way our Heavenly Father wants it translated. There is a book available at Deseretbook.com that is a NEW Testament study guide that will help you understand the New Testament. I urge you to spend the few dollars and buy it so your family will have the insight that Heavenly Father wants you to have. Good luck, Melody

I have a question. I know that the King James Version is what we use in church. But right now my hubby is having serious issues with trying to understand the bible. We are studying the New Testament in Gospel Doctrine. Chad heard about the New American Standard Bible (NASB) and was interested in getting it for help - as an addition to our KJV bible. It it supposedly written in plain to understand english. Is there any church policy on this that you know about? I checked LDS.org and all it said was that the church "primarily uses the King James Version". I couldn't find anything that we are to "ONLY" use the KJV. Input appreciated. Thanks! Tammy

Good going Tammy, Sounds like you are on the right track. I also wanted you to know that you are in my prayers by name, every morning and every night. I'm going to the temple on the 25th of this month and will add your name to the temple prayer list. I'm proud of you Tammy. I was inactive for about 15 years. I know the courage it takes to walk into the church and become active again (at least for me it did). All the fears that my mind conjered up about how I thought people would look at me and treat me were totally fictitious and unreal. I was greeted like I'd never missed a single week. It made it easier and easier to go back. Since I have been back (about 13 years now), I've been to the temple and have made some wonderful friends. The support is overwhelming. I now make it a point to go out of my way and welcome any new faces to church that I may not know. It's good to be on the giving end again. As well as on the receiving end of the priesthood blessings. Melody

I agree with the other posters. However I have some additional thoughts on this. I think that BEFORE you go see the bishop, you need to have a sit down with your hubby and tell him that you keep finding *****n the computer and how much it distresses you. Tell him how violated you feel, betrayed, and confused by it all. You need to tell him you are going to see the bishop to help you deal with this...ask him to go with you and get some counceling and advice from him so that you can save your marriage. If your hubby is addicted to porn and not showing any sexual interest in you there is a deeper problem and it won't be solved by ignoring it. While his porn addiction is NOT YOUR FAULT, look deep within yourself to see where any other type of fault may lie. Perhaps he is not feeling emotionally connected to you or (and this part sucks to even say) perhaps he isn't sexually aroused by you physically. As much as we want to say that making love is an expression of love between husband and wife, you can't deny the physical aspect of it. Now I don't know what type of gay porn you are referring to. If it's just all women, then I can see (not condone) that being somewhat "normal"....men in general have some sort of facination with that. If it's just men, he maybe having some sort of issues with his own sexuality. As much as you are hurting, this kind of issue is also painful for him. Perhaps he is using porn to deal with it rather then actually going out and trying it for himself. If he is willing to get help, be supportive. But do not comprimise yourself. If he chooses not to then let him no what the consequenses with be in no uncertain terms. Even separating. And get some counceling for yourself. You can't help him if you are emotionally drained and angry. My prayers are with you and your family. love, Tammy

If you love him - tell on him. How else can he own his behavior and begin the repentance process. *****graphy involves deceit, lies, masturbation, self loathing, etc. It often leads to the next step of becoming a perpetrator. It is an addiction. Your husband will deny and cover until he is no longer able to. He needs help! President Hinckley has spent the good part of many general Priesthood meetings addressing *****graphy and how it ruins lives - ruins marriages - ruins families. It will take much courage on your part to follow through with it all because it is embarrassing to not only your husband but to you and all involved. If it were cancer. Wouldn't you want to get all the help possible to save his life? Good luck! You are truly in my prayers. Love, Joyce in az