NOM

My understanding is the 2nd anointing was commonplace until around the 1930s where it abruptly stopped. It then only became available bro the elite. The names of those receiving the ordinance were printed in the newspaper.

It seems like BYUPD is still arguing that BYUPD is not a public entity. Is not BYUPD a public entity? I thought that was rules a while back.

Wait. The church gave back $32 million. What about the other approx $20 Million?

With churches closed for a few months, sexual predators in the church are probably going crazy from lack of access to our children. At some point, sexual predators will again insist they have to meet with our youth to make sure they are worthy. Remember, you can just say No. This public safety annou...

By end of summer you may go out boating and enjoy a few beers together...rock the boat.

https://www.ksl.com/article/46754927/latter-day-saint-leaders-announce-guidelines-to-return-to-weekly-servicels One thing I question is whether you grab the tray with your naked hands... Then grab the cup and bread that was prepared by someone not wearing gloves. That metal tray passing from hand t...

I just don’t understand the church needing to open. What could be so pressing that people’s lives are put at risk? There is also a tremendous push to open temples. Why didn’t the church simply state that the health of members is more important than church services and that the churches would remain ...

I first read this on the MDD board. I was amazed at all the true blue died in the wool TBM people were not very happy about returning. It was quite funny, and I think the underlying concern is that the church doesn’t appreciate the severity of this virus and just wants to get back to the business of...

My experience probably reflects those of others: I took Moroni’s challenge to heart. I fasted and prayed to know the Book of Mormon was true. Over a period of months, I read, pondered, and prayed to know the truth. Each time I prayed I felt....nothing. Eventually, I decided just to go along with eve...

Having an organized theocracy on paper and how it would actually work are two separate things. What would the church be like today if Utah was its own territory run by the church. Wait, that is pretty much how it is anyway, but it would be 10 times worse. I think this church theocracy would be somew...

The prophet of Community of Christ, Stephen Veazey, changed the rules regarding the practice of the sacrament of the Lord's Supper last September. While that didn't predict the coronavirus, it clearly anticipated a need that we have now. As a result of the preemptive change, Community of Christ mem...

No, but members will surely make up a revelation. In 50 years it will be known as how RMN saved the world from Coronavirus....one of Elder Holland’s grandchildren will be in the Q15 and will tell a story about a guy in his mission during corona that met a biker guy who had corona and he was saved th...

When I did my initiatory, I remember we the guy start rubbing oil on my head and then working his way down. I was so terrified he was going touch my junk... I was so relieved he didn’t.

I think this is a good thing. Anything to knock Joseph down below Christ is good. It mentioned in a SLTrib article that the foyers are also to be free of cork boards, missionary plaques, and I assume easels announcing Relief Society super Saturday’s. Only Christ can be in the central foyers. Sure, i...

So, it’s an apocryphal scripture?

In this US holiday called Mothers Day, May we be reminded of the work, patience, and support our mothers have provided, yeah even millions of years before Adam and Eve, to cultivate our lives and make us the human beings we are today. Thank You Mothers.

Nice lesson. How does the wordy Book of Mormon work with the concept that Joseph never actually looked at the BoM during “translation”?

It is much easier to con someone than to admit you’ve been conned.

Actually, Tooele county is one of the top 10 fastest growing counties in the nation. There are many homes going in as it is about 30 minutes to salt lake, but feels remote and country. The church has been doing this community thing around temples recently. Mesa Arizona, New Zealand, and some other p...

I think the only way is to bear your testimony each month, maybe in different wards and say I believe or I have faith. Start a new trend.

Maybe make some videos explaining how stupid it is to say I know. Make it socially awkward.