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by Hagoth
Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:21 am
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: Doubt
Replies: 1
Views: 12

Re: Doubt

Zeezrom wrote:
Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:15 am
Like the fungus that enters these trees, carefully worded denials can invade our thoughts.
If we let them grow, over time they can affect our roots and rot our foundation of faith until we too may be cut down." LDS Seventy, Elder Inigo Montoya, Ensign, June 2017
I made a slight change.
by Hagoth
Tue Mar 26, 2024 12:58 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Apologizing for your faith?
Replies: 6
Views: 128

Re: Apologizing for your faith?

I like the phrase "I was raised mormon" to describe my position with the church. It's not quite accurate probably since I continue to be involved on the edge of the community, but it's short and gets the point across. Maybe "My family is mormon" would be a better phrase. Those are both great option...
by Hagoth
Tue Mar 26, 2024 12:30 pm
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: How did Nibley miss this one?
Replies: 1
Views: 79

How did Nibley miss this one?

Hugh Nibley is famous for finding the most tenuous parallels between ancient writings and LDS temple ceremonies. For example, he was certain the ancient Egyptians were doing the same endowment we do in Manti, Logan, and Pleasant Grove because an ancient papyrus mentions white and green clothing. I f...
by Hagoth
Tue Mar 26, 2024 10:18 am
Forum: Support
Topic: NOM needs to be a safe place
Replies: 18
Views: 313

Re: NOM needs to be a safe place

Wonderment wrote:
Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:44 pm
NOM has a special purpose, which is more important than squabbling.
Amen.
by Hagoth
Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:33 am
Forum: Support
Topic: Declining callings and talks is getting easier for me
Replies: 14
Views: 270

Re: Declining callings and talks is getting easier for me

The BP member thanked us for our efforts but instead of offering another calling, he asked us what calling we would feel comfortable in. We were taken aback and said we'd have to think about it. Bartender! Fashioner of graven images! Strengthening Church Skeptics Committee coordinator! Wish me luck...
by Hagoth
Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:19 am
Forum: Support
Topic: NOM needs to be a safe place
Replies: 18
Views: 313

Re: NOM needs to be a safe place

Yes, but I should know better than to offer bait. I got thinking about it several days ago and knew I had just given him more to go off about. And then instead of ignoring his rant and taking the conversation back to church topics, I reacted to his derailment. See, I am not always so good myself at...
by Hagoth
Sun Mar 24, 2024 6:55 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: NOM needs to be a safe place
Replies: 18
Views: 313

Re: Dirty Bird has been asked to post elsewhere.

Red Ryder wrote:
Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:26 am
Mayan_Elephant wrote:
Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:13 am

Go ahead and ban me too.

Done
Self-made martyr?
by Hagoth
Sun Mar 24, 2024 6:54 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: NOM needs to be a safe place
Replies: 18
Views: 313

Re: NOM needs to be a safe place

BTW, it's great to see old friends like Jeffret and Palerider popping up again. I'm hoping we can get some more of the old vibe going.
by Hagoth
Sun Mar 24, 2024 6:43 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: NOM needs to be a safe place
Replies: 18
Views: 313

Re: NOM needs to be a safe place

I probably triggered DB’s rant on my thread... DB's entire interaction with NOM has been a rant. He appeared on the scene in the form of an unsolicited rant wrapped in accusations, and then hovered around waiting for any opportunity to offend. I'm sure he feels very picked on, as these guys usually...
by Hagoth
Wed Mar 20, 2024 7:41 pm
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: Pray Pay & Obey And Humor
Replies: 7
Views: 356

Re: Pray Pay & Obey And Humor

I suspect Joseph and Brigham would really appreciate a dirty joke now and then.
by Hagoth
Wed Mar 20, 2024 7:39 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: We’re back! Thanks Captain Salty!
Replies: 13
Views: 358

Re: We’re back! Thanks Captain Salty!

The great thing about the board vanishing for a while is that we get to hear from a few of our dear old friends when it comes back up again.
by Hagoth
Wed Mar 20, 2024 7:38 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Is the church headed for a schism ?
Replies: 26
Views: 483

Re: Is the church headed for a schism ?

I have heard a few examples, but I think they are far from any major change. A trans person can be baptized if they transitioned before investigating the church and if they get direct and specific permission from the First Presidency. Gay couples having callings and taking the sacrament seems to be ...
by Hagoth
Wed Mar 20, 2024 7:23 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: 9 stories from those who returned to the faith
Replies: 9
Views: 328

Re: 9 stories from those who returned to the faith

I was told to just believe. Satan is attacking you. Have more faith. Read your scriptures. Attend the temple Pray more. When I tried to talk to people about it, the following happened: "Yes you DO have a testimony. I have felt it. Why would you deny it?" "You know a testimony is found on your feet,...
by Hagoth
Tue Mar 19, 2024 6:35 am
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Psychedelics in the Beehive conference
Replies: 11
Views: 1261

Re: Psychedelics in the Beehive conference

Ghost wrote:
Sun Mar 17, 2024 12:45 am
Looks like you can find the recording here:

https://www.youtube.com/@TheDivineAssembly
Thanks for sharing that, Ghost!
by Hagoth
Mon Feb 26, 2024 5:32 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Psychedelics in the Beehive conference
Replies: 11
Views: 1261

Re: Psychedelics in the Beehive conference

Hermey wrote:
Sat Feb 17, 2024 2:35 am
Any idea if they recorded that or not?
I think they did. My friend Chad had cameras set up and told me he had been tasked with video recordings. I guess keep and eye on thedivineassembly.org for updates. I'll let you know if I hear anything.
by Hagoth
Mon Feb 12, 2024 8:10 am
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Keeping up with Biden
Replies: 50
Views: 5702

Re: Keeping up with Biden

Dirty Bird wrote:
Mon Feb 12, 2024 7:55 am
Which science do you believe in? Actual science or progressive agenda science?
Whatever Rachael Maddow and the Council of Adrenochrome-sucking Illuminati tell me to believe in.
by Hagoth
Mon Feb 12, 2024 8:08 am
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Keeping up with Biden
Replies: 50
Views: 5702

Re: Keeping up with Biden

That said, calling someone a shiteater is an interesting approach here. I'm just saddened by the fact that Americans are so starved for inspiring leadership that they have to cling to someone like Donny. It's ok for him to slander everyone else with false claims and childish name calling, but peopl...
by Hagoth
Mon Feb 12, 2024 7:28 am
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Keeping up with Biden
Replies: 50
Views: 5702

Re: Keeping up with Biden

Please tell me what Trump has said that's so bad I shouldn't vote for him. That's between you and your conscience, my friend. You know as well as I do what he says and does. Most of it makes it impossible for me to vote for him, but I get it that some of you folks eat that sh!t up and I'm certainly...
by Hagoth
Sun Feb 11, 2024 9:11 pm
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: Tithe or you'll be burned?
Replies: 6
Views: 551

Re: Tithe or you'll be burned?

So silly if you look at it from even 3 feet away with one eye closed. Any institution that puts a dollar ransom on salvific ordinances is obviously a fraud. No matter how much good you do in your life, and no matter how sincerely you seek truth, in the end it all comes down to a final judgement that...
by Hagoth
Sun Feb 11, 2024 9:05 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Keeping up with Biden
Replies: 50
Views: 5702

Re: Keeping up with Biden

Please tell me what Trump has said that's so bad I shouldn't vote for him. That's between you and your conscience, my friend. You know as well as I do what he says and does. Most of it makes it impossible for me to vote for him, but I get it that some of you folks eat that sh!t up and I'm certainly...