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by dareka
Fri May 19, 2023 8:10 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Temple Open House
Replies: 9
Views: 851

Re: Temple Open House

Thanks for the responses. I'm glad to know it wasn't all just my imagination. I'm hoping I won't have to do that again.
by dareka
Wed May 17, 2023 8:18 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Temple Open House
Replies: 9
Views: 851

Temple Open House

I recently attended the open house for the Saratoga Springs Temple. It was beautiful, to be sure, but it seemed very strange to me. It had been years since I'd been to an open house, but I don't remember it being so strange. In each area they had two volunteers who recited memorized explanations abo...
by dareka
Tue Aug 04, 2020 8:20 am
Forum: Support
Topic: Zarahemla temple cornerstone??
Replies: 22
Views: 11150

Re: Zarahemla temple cornerstone??

Looks like the Heartland Research Group. They start Aug 03. https://zarahemla.site/ “New secrets will be discovered as soon as we get the first round of funds together to pay for SENSYS to come to the fields and bluffs on the west side of the Mississippi across from Nauvoo. We will soon create digi...
by dareka
Mon Aug 03, 2020 1:25 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Zarahemla temple cornerstone??
Replies: 22
Views: 11150

Re: Zarahemla temple cornerstone??

Thanks. That could be it, and it morphed in the telling to something more than it is.

I wonder if they'll only uncover a bunch more dirt this time. :)
by dareka
Mon Aug 03, 2020 8:29 am
Forum: Support
Topic: Zarahemla temple cornerstone??
Replies: 22
Views: 11150

Zarahemla temple cornerstone??

Just heard from a TBM friend who attended testimony meeting yesterday that a guy in his ward said that there will be an announcement around Thursday this week that the cornerstone of the Zarahemla temple has been found. It was all I could do to keep from rolling my eyes. I googled it, but couldn't f...
by dareka
Mon Jun 01, 2020 7:36 am
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: The Archaeology of Ancient Holy of Holies Used Weed for Their Rituals
Replies: 8
Views: 4573

Re: The Archaeology of Ancient Holy of Holies Used Weed for Their Rituals

blazerb wrote:
Sun May 31, 2020 7:50 am
I think he probably did. I don't think the evidence is incontrovertible, but it would surprise me if JS did not make use of every tool he could.
Apparently he made extensive use of one tool, anyway. ;-)
by dareka
Thu May 07, 2020 7:56 am
Forum: Support
Topic: LDS Church proposes new community near future Tooele Valley Temple
Replies: 56
Views: 34995

LDS Church proposes new community near future Tooele Valley Temple

https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2020/05 ... poses-new/

I saw this and wondered if this is an attempt for the church to offset the cost of the temple, or if maybe it's a way to make sure only desirable sorts live near the temple. Any thoughts?
by dareka
Mon Mar 30, 2020 12:34 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: World-wide Fast
Replies: 3
Views: 2378

World-wide Fast

Have any of you heard or seen anything about the reaction of "the world" to RMN's invitation to join the world-wide fast? I know it was a big deal to TBMs, but I'm guessing that most others rolled their eyes and scoffed, if they even heard about it. The idea of skipping a couple meals to try to pers...
by dareka
Sun Mar 22, 2020 8:53 am
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: Mormon Leaders Have the Entirely Wrong Emphasis
Replies: 9
Views: 5681

Re: Mormon Leaders Have the Entirely Wrong Emphasis

I gives them an out when members realize this conference is nothing special. Blame the members for it. Afterward, of course, many members will tearfully testify how special the conference was. You're right - in the situation we're in it's absurd to tell members they need to focus on Joseph Smith's v...
by dareka
Sat Mar 21, 2020 7:06 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: General Conference Numbers Continue To Shrink
Replies: 4
Views: 3812

Re: General Conference Numbers Continue To Shrink

https://www.deseret.com/faith/2020/3/19/21186779/general-conference-mormon-church-covid19-coronavirus-attendance-utah The order limiting public gatherings in Utah to 10 people led Thursday to new adjustments to next month’s widely anticipated international general conference of The Church of Jesus ...
by dareka
Thu Mar 19, 2020 9:59 am
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: Conference What Will The Prophet Say
Replies: 27
Views: 16344

Re: Conference What Will The Prophet Say

He'll probably try to retrofit his comments last conference that this would be a historic conference as being prophecy about the pandemic virus. More than misleading if he does. That would make him somewhat of a jerk for not being more specific. I'm hoping to avoid the Saturday sessions entirely, an...
by dareka
Wed Mar 18, 2020 6:37 am
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: Preparing for general conference
Replies: 19
Views: 13052

Re: Preparing for general conference

Reuben wrote:
Wed Mar 18, 2020 1:05 am
I'm formulating responses to claims of President Nelson's prophetic insight, which I will probably never use.
But please share them here!
by dareka
Tue Sep 03, 2019 2:18 pm
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: Two private jets for Nelson and co
Replies: 43
Views: 18708

Re: Two private jets for Nelson and co

After reviewing the runways at the international airports in Tonga I would say that most of the flights in there are small jets. The runways are long but the surfaces are to weak to accommodate even a fully loaded Boeing 787. Not only that but there are very few commercial flights that even fly int...
by dareka
Thu Jan 17, 2019 6:50 am
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: The long rumored temple changes are happening now?
Replies: 97
Views: 45178

Re: The long rumored temple changes are happening now?

Having a 20 minute shorter ceremony... Like the the meeting block time, members rejoice in the shrinking of any of these activities that so many outwardly claim to find so joyous and rewarding. Imagine how happy the membership would be if the church could somehow manage to shave off another hour fr...
by dareka
Mon Jan 07, 2019 10:46 am
Forum: Support
Topic: Temple changes
Replies: 7
Views: 4810

Re: Temple changes

Hahaha. Makes me think of Hermey from Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer. "Wiggling his ears..." I would consider going back IF they did away with all the interactive stuff, and provided popcorn for the movie. Alcohol could be available at your own expense. If they still charged 10% to get in (for the po...
by dareka
Mon Dec 17, 2018 9:23 am
Forum: Support
Topic: Feeling anxious about new YM/YW announcement
Replies: 30
Views: 15191

Re: Feeling anxious about new YM/YW announcement

Sheamus Moore wrote:
Fri Dec 14, 2018 10:17 am
Makes one wonder what motivated the change - other than the usual platitudes espoused in the opening sentences...
According to my extended family, it means the second coming is getting close!
by dareka
Tue Sep 04, 2018 11:06 am
Forum: Support
Topic: Emma and Jane
Replies: 6
Views: 3808

Re: Emma and Jane

Oh dear. If this is actually happening, it will be a gas-lighting train-wreck. (For anyone who knows anything about the actual history.) Jane Elizabeth Manning James Thanks for the link. Interesting - if she was sealed as as eternal servant, why would they want to make a film about it and draw atte...
by dareka
Tue Sep 04, 2018 9:06 am
Forum: Support
Topic: Emma and Jane
Replies: 6
Views: 3808

Emma and Jane

I just saw the trailer for the latest film for Mormons: Emma and Jane. Jane is a black woman who, apparently, becomes a friend of Emma. I'm not familiar with the story, but the trailer says the movie is based on real events. Which usually means there are a few details in the story that are real, wit...
by dareka
Wed Jun 20, 2018 11:11 am
Forum: Support
Topic: Visiting my Mission
Replies: 8
Views: 6832

Re: Visiting my Mission

*pointing to my nose* I also served in Japan. This is turning into a Japanese mission reunion... Awesome! I think others on here went to Japan too! Me too! I loved being in Japan for my mission. I just didn't love being a missionary. All the positive things I experienced there had nothing to do wit...
by dareka
Fri Jun 15, 2018 1:01 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Gaslighting and Creepy Worthiness Interviews
Replies: 19
Views: 8817

Re: Gaslighting and Creepy Worthiness Interviews

I was only ever asked if I kept the law of chastity. I always said I did, even though I was sure I wasn't keeping it because of masturbation. Looking back I regret ever feeling guilty about it. I frequently masturbated on my mission, and felt guilty about it. After a few months I decided I need to c...