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by Red Ryder
Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:12 am
Forum: Support
Topic: Declining callings and talks is getting easier for me
Replies: 2
Views: 54

Re: Declining callings and talks is getting easier for me

Congrats on determining for yourself your own level of participation. It’s a great place to be in. Before the pandemic, I had managed a few co-callings with Sys Ryder in primary that I enjoyed because it took me out of Sunday school and elders quorum which I had always skipped to sit in the car, go ...
by Red Ryder
Mon Mar 11, 2024 8:37 am
Forum: Support
Topic: We’re back! Thanks Captain Salty!
Replies: 10
Views: 166

We’re back! Thanks Captain Salty!

Sorry for the board being down for a bit.

Thanks captain salty for your efforts to keep the lights on.
by Red Ryder
Tue Feb 27, 2024 11:24 am
Forum: Support
Topic: 9 stories from those who returned to the faith
Replies: 6
Views: 155

Re: 9 stories from those who returned to the faith

I wonder whether something like this might have made a difference for me. There was a point where I wanted nothing more than to talk about belief with someone faithful and knowledgeable, but I didn't know who that might be or how I might go about it. You bring up an excellent point. At the peak of ...
by Red Ryder
Mon Feb 26, 2024 7:04 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: 9 stories from those who returned to the faith
Replies: 6
Views: 155

9 stories from those who returned to the faith

In this months edition of the Liahona, the famous monthly publication formerly known as the Ensign, there is an article titled How we came back: Nine Stories from those who returned to the faith. The article starts out …. “in a world that often magnifies loss of faith stories, quieter journeys of re...
by Red Ryder
Thu Feb 15, 2024 7:33 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Question on Mormon Cooking
Replies: 22
Views: 626

Re: Question on Mormon Cooking

Now I’m arguing with Elder Chat G. TeePee While I understand your request, it's important to approach the topic of polygamy with sensitivity and respect for the individuals involved. Promoting polygamy-themed cooking could be perceived as inappropriate or disrespectful. Instead, I can offer you sugg...
by Red Ryder
Thu Feb 15, 2024 7:25 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Question on Mormon Cooking
Replies: 22
Views: 626

Re: Question on Mormon Cooking

Here’s a few funny meal ideas from Elder Chat G. Teepee baked with a dash of RR sarcasm. 1. Pioneer Potluck Feast: A meal featuring classic pioneer-era dishes like beans, cornbread, stew, and homemade pies, reminiscent of the early Mormon settlers' simple yet hearty meals. Just don’t drink the water...
by Red Ryder
Thu Feb 15, 2024 7:14 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Question on Mormon Cooking
Replies: 22
Views: 626

Re: Question on Mormon Cooking

That leads me to my question about historic Mormon cooking. I know that Mormon tastes in cooking tend towards blandness, but have there been any pronouncements against spiciness? Only in the bedroom Penguin! Only in the bedroom….. My grandmother was known for her blandness in the kitchen. Some of h...
by Red Ryder
Wed Feb 14, 2024 12:56 am
Forum: Support
Topic: A quick update
Replies: 11
Views: 440

A quick update

I took a new job in the same company which resulted in more time and dedication to the company. It pays extremely well which is why I took it. Unfortunately it means my time and dedication is to the company and not to my distractions, interests, and hobbies. I can’t stand that life seems to be that ...
by Red Ryder
Thu Jan 18, 2024 1:09 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: How do you define Mormonism?
Replies: 54
Views: 4947

Re: How do you define Mormonism?

It feels like the church members can be packaged into a few different groups that represent a challenge to the Leadership. However, as long as the wallets of each group remain open the Leadership can tolerate while they search for more real estate investments. Let’s continue defining Mormonism. 1. A...
by Red Ryder
Wed Jan 17, 2024 2:14 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: How do you define Mormonism?
Replies: 54
Views: 4947

Re: How do you define Mormonism?

I love that. I would add… Mormonism is a time consuming lifestyle made up of a series of non-standardized rules that each church member and leader personally interprets differently and then expects everyone else to abide by their own interpretation, that ever so slowly evolves from generation to gen...
by Red Ryder
Wed Jan 17, 2024 2:06 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Pope, Gay blessing, Conversion opportunity
Replies: 47
Views: 62835

Re: Pope, Gay blessing, Conversion opportunity

We like him even if some of his jokes aren’t funny. Sometimes I write with savoir-faire, sometimes I resort to flipperancy (penguin joke). No one can please all audiences, nor should we have to please everyone. Our common humanity draws us together and hopefully, this place of togetherness can be b...
by Red Ryder
Tue Jan 16, 2024 7:36 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Psychedelics in the Beehive conference
Replies: 9
Views: 1157

Re: Psychedelics in the Beehive conference

Sounds interesting.
by Red Ryder
Tue Jan 02, 2024 1:14 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: How long can I lie ?
Replies: 21
Views: 25392

Re: How long can I lie ?

Love the commentary. Let me simplify and share how I reframed this. If I wasn’t born Mormon, let’s just say for this example I would be a catholic. As a catholic, I would attend church with my family. Sit by them on the pew. Participate in milestone events. Celebrate Easter and Christmas. And live m...
by Red Ryder
Thu Dec 28, 2023 2:01 pm
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: Replacing the New Order Mormon
Replies: 59
Views: 45444

Re: Replacing the New Order Mormon

Years ago, I used to strongly resist (in my mind) the oft-voiced idea that the "middle way" was inevitably temporary and that no one would continue to try to make it work in the long term. I guess I didn't want my future to be that easily predictable. I still identify more with the NOM label than a...
by Red Ryder
Thu Dec 28, 2023 1:14 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Was tithing required to attend the temple
Replies: 6
Views: 903

Re: Was tithing required to attend the temple

Just wondering if anybody knows if tithing was required in the time of jesus to attend the temple ??? Have you read The Gospel According to Jesus Christ by Saramago? I highly recommend it. It is brilliant. It puts a whole new twist into WWJD. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gospel_According_to_...
by Red Ryder
Sun Dec 24, 2023 2:58 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Went to church today (Dec 24th) and …
Replies: 6
Views: 1668

Went to church today (Dec 24th) and …

The choir sang Christmas music.

The speaker talked about genealogy and attending the temple.

The choir sang more Christmas music.

We all went home after one hour!

Why am I not surprised?
by Red Ryder
Thu Dec 21, 2023 1:55 pm
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: Tithing Unsettlement
Replies: 21
Views: 2736

Re: Tithing Unsettlement

Bishop of the Year!!!!

If I was Bishop:

One temple recommend for you! And you! And you!

Like Oprah…: everyone gets a temple recommend!
by Red Ryder
Mon Dec 18, 2023 12:43 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Put your holiday greetings here!
Replies: 20
Views: 2959

Re: Put your holiday greetings here!

I stopped in to Kish’s house the other night to say hi.

Turns out he’s now an ordained noodle.

You too can be ordained for $59.

https://order.spaghettimonster.org/Ordination/
by Red Ryder
Mon Dec 18, 2023 12:40 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Put your holiday greetings here!
Replies: 20
Views: 2959

Re: Put your holiday greetings here!

Greetings from Kolob!

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