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by Advocate
Tue Jan 02, 2024 1:04 pm
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: Tithing Unsettlement
Replies: 21
Views: 2786

Re: Tithing Unsettlement

Thanks for the interesting update. Out of curiosity, can you share any background on the 3 families? Age range? Returned missionaries? I ask because the younger generation (for me that's anyone under age 40) seems a lot more open about everything than Gen X and older. Although it still surprises me ...
by Advocate
Tue Jan 02, 2024 12:52 pm
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: A miracle for Satan? Temple reopening delayed
Replies: 1
Views: 523

A miracle for Satan? Temple reopening delayed

It seems like there are many miracles related to temples. When the COVID vaccine was released, it was a miracle because the Lord wanted people back in the temples. More and more temples being built is because the Lord wants his people in the temple. The temple in South Carolina closed last fall for ...
by Advocate
Tue Nov 28, 2023 7:34 am
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: What's up with the "countenance" concept?
Replies: 24
Views: 4660

Re: What's up with the "countenance" concept?

Just remember, we shouldn't judge a book by its cover. But in the church we are ok to judge a person by their countenance. :lol:
by Advocate
Wed Oct 04, 2023 7:46 am
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: Mothers in Zion - why they're leaving
Replies: 9
Views: 5671

Re: Mothers in Zion - why they're leaving

Interesting list!

As a man, I feel that the church is unhealthy for anyone that doesn't fit the mold. It makes sense that women are more empathetic, and often feel like part, of that group that doesn't fit the mold.

As a NOMer, I want to know how I can get my wife to start talking to those women!
by Advocate
Mon Aug 21, 2023 11:01 am
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: Returning Missionary Procedures
Replies: 28
Views: 12926

Re: Returning Missionary Procedures

If there is one truth that holds up in the church, it's that leadership roulette has been alive and well at all levels for a long time.
by Advocate
Tue Aug 15, 2023 9:45 am
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: Everything scary was invented by The Church
Replies: 22
Views: 12572

Re: Everything scary was invented by The Church

What I'm trying to get at with this thread is to understand the endless trauma I experienced in my childhood because of this made-up boogeyman sh*t. At least half of my childhood dreams were nightmares about demons, evil spirits, and the end of the world. I had to really get my courage up to go in ...
by Advocate
Mon Aug 14, 2023 9:53 am
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: Returning Missionary Procedures
Replies: 28
Views: 12926

Re: Returning Missionary Procedures

Something that happened a long time ago popped into my head. i want to find out what others experienced. My mission was a nightmare. I served in South America. I likely was suffering from depression.Suicidal ideation was a phrase that I did not know, but was a daily part of my life at that time. I ...
by Advocate
Mon Aug 14, 2023 9:49 am
Forum: Support
Topic: NOM for Thee, NOM for He, or NOM for me?
Replies: 40
Views: 17696

Re: NOM for Thee, NOM for He, or NOM for me?

The hateful NOM described by some has not been my experience. This isn't something I've really seen, either. It's one of the reasons I gravitated toward this group and not any of the "ex-Mormon" ones. NOM really isn't a place in my experience where people mock or insult active members. Occasionally...
by Advocate
Thu Aug 03, 2023 9:32 am
Forum: Support
Topic: Is Mormonism Your Motherland?
Replies: 13
Views: 6764

Re: Is Mormonism Your Motherland?

You know, it is not my “motherland” at all. My earliest memory of church is being lost and crying, standing in an hallway as people pushed past me after my family just moved wards. When the lady who found me asked what class I went to, I didn’t know, then she asked how old I was, I held up three fi...
by Advocate
Tue Jul 25, 2023 4:31 pm
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: The usefulness of prophets
Replies: 12
Views: 8168

Re: The usefulness of prophets

I think we can all agree that covid was a big deal for our country and the world. Likely the biggest disruption to human life any of us have seen. Thousands and maybe millions of people died from covid (many due to comorbidities). I just think how easy it would have been for the Lord to show his pro...
by Advocate
Wed Jul 12, 2023 11:08 am
Forum: Support
Topic: Slowly fading away? The future of NOM?
Replies: 54
Views: 15812

Re: Slowly fading away? The future of NOM?

I was on the first NOM board and continue on here. There was a lot going on in the mormon world, especially things that are interesting to those who have questions, from 2013 to 2016-7. Then when Nelson came in and made all the changes in 2018-19 that was interesting. In my view, the church has beco...
by Advocate
Tue Jun 13, 2023 11:37 am
Forum: Support
Topic: So Many podcasts, so little time.
Replies: 23
Views: 3735

Re: So Many podcasts, so little time.

I'm similar to many: I really like Mormonism Live and RFM, and find Mormon Stories way too long. I find personal stories less interesting and am more intrigued by doctrinal discussion, or at least how the doctrines apply to people. One that hasn't been mentioned is Inside out with Jim Bennett and Ia...
by Advocate
Mon Mar 27, 2023 5:22 am
Forum: Support
Topic: Youth activities
Replies: 13
Views: 1377

Re: Youth activities

Do the youth do anything to plan and execute their own activities or is it all up to the adults? I know this question isn't directed to me, but I'll put my 2 cents in anyway. If you read the program from the church, they want the youth to plan, lead, and execute their own activities. Adults are jus...
by Advocate
Tue Mar 21, 2023 10:07 am
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: Can girls pass the sacrament?
Replies: 11
Views: 1044

Re: Can girls pass the sacrament?

I've never been able to figure out why we think anyone needs the priesthood at all to pass the sacrament. In fact, my children (boys and girls of all ages) have passed the sacrament tray down the row to the next person for many years. I don't know what the difference is between passing the tray down...
by Advocate
Thu Mar 16, 2023 6:13 am
Forum: Support
Topic: Youth activities
Replies: 13
Views: 1377

Re: Youth activities

The biggest change I have seen is with the youngest boys. Rather than taking time to practice knots, first aid, or pioneering (all requirements for early badges in scouts), they tend to play a lot more games. The boys in our ward love to throw things at each other (usually dodgeball, sometimes nerf ...
by Advocate
Tue Feb 21, 2023 11:56 am
Forum: Support
Topic: Church paying $5 Million SEC fine
Replies: 64
Views: 5723

Re: Church paying $5 Million SEC fine

I like how the settlement included a big fine, but did not require the church to admit any wrong-doing. For all those who say justice can't be bought, you are wrong. This shows that you can buy anything in this world, with money.
by Advocate
Fri Jan 20, 2023 12:18 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Thoughts on priesthood blessings and feeling the spirit meaning the church is true
Replies: 23
Views: 1798

Re: Thoughts on priesthood blessings and feeling the spirit meaning the church is true

Thanks all for your thoughts and responses, they are wonderful. The discussion here makes me sad for how poor the discussions are that we have at church. I think it is fascinating and enlightening to hear different viewpoints, and those different viewpoints help me learn and grow. Everyone who atten...
by Advocate
Thu Jan 19, 2023 11:55 am
Forum: Support
Topic: Thoughts on priesthood blessings and feeling the spirit meaning the church is true
Replies: 23
Views: 1798

Thoughts on priesthood blessings and feeling the spirit meaning the church is true

I had some interesting thoughts this past week and want to share them with the group. I’m interested in any thoughts, feedback, criticism, or support anyone wants to share. First, a bit of background on me. I went through a faith transition almost 10 years ago. Went from being a full believer to bei...
by Advocate
Mon Oct 03, 2022 6:32 am
Forum: Support
Topic: Are there no GenCon rumor this time around?
Replies: 7
Views: 1091

Re: Are there no GenCon rumor this time around?

At this point any thing that should be changed probably will not change. Therefore the only rumors I’m hearing are guesses on how many new temples will be announced. I think conference will be: 1. Stay the course 2. Attend the temples often if not weekly. 3. Follow the prophet 4. The mirage of pers...
by Advocate
Tue Sep 27, 2022 7:36 am
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: Prophet, seer, and revelator are titles in the church, not descriptions of what someone does
Replies: 4
Views: 689

Re: Prophet, seer, and revelator are titles in the church, not descriptions of what someone does

I'm a racecar driver. I don't actually drive a racecar, but I could one day, so I'm a racecar driver. Joking aside, I think some of your steps are out of order. The new guy gets set apart in the calling within a week or two of the old guy passing away, regardless of the timing in relation to confer...