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by wtfluff
Wed Mar 27, 2024 7:14 am
Forum: Support
Topic: Apologizing for your faith?
Replies: 5
Views: 118

Re: Apologizing for your faith?

Like Cnsl1, I don't feel like I behave much differently when I'm with believers, other than keeping my thoughts regarding religion to myself, and attempting to not drop too many F-Bombs. :lol: It's taken years since giving up on MORmONism to feel comfortable "being myself" no matter the crowd I'm wi...
by wtfluff
Mon Mar 25, 2024 11:50 am
Forum: Support
Topic: Declining callings and talks is getting easier for me
Replies: 14
Views: 264

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! I plagiarize...
by wtfluff
Fri Mar 22, 2024 9:46 am
Forum: Support
Topic: Is the church headed for a schism ?
Replies: 26
Views: 481

Re: Is the church headed for a schism ?

This is a place where mormons of every stage can express ideas about mormonism. There is nothing ridiculous about questions around mormonism. There are real problems at the border that need to have solutions. What does that have to do with this thread? Here's a hint: A whole lot of what DB types is...
by wtfluff
Wed Feb 21, 2024 6:23 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Question on Mormon Cooking
Replies: 22
Views: 695

Re: Question on Mormon Cooking

As an FYI: Single-Serve "mini" bottles of wine are not available in Utah. 375ml/12oz cans are available. And 500ml "boxes". :lol: Utah liquor regulations are ridiculous. And selection is practically nonexistent. I don't know that the selection is as awful as made out to be, but the regulations are ...
by wtfluff
Wed Feb 21, 2024 3:19 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Question on Mormon Cooking
Replies: 22
Views: 695

Re: Question on Mormon Cooking

... We're such lightweights that we like to buy the little mini-bottles that come four to a pack. "Barefoot" is one particular brand that I think is widely available and pretty decent. There are others. They're pretty decent for drinking and certainly adequate for cooking. We'll sometimes use half ...
by wtfluff
Mon Feb 19, 2024 7:37 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Question on Mormon Cooking
Replies: 22
Views: 695

Re: Question on Mormon Cooking

... 2) Is it okay to bring a good tiramisu to a ward function? .. Absolutely, Positively! The "word of wisdom" says that MORmONs are not supposed to drink coffee. MORmONs can EAT as much coffee as they would like. I've heard/read in the post-MORmON rumor mill that the beardless Profit of olden-days...
by wtfluff
Thu Feb 15, 2024 9:22 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Question on Mormon Cooking
Replies: 22
Views: 695

Re: Question on Mormon Cooking

Boy howdy does this bring back some (bland) memories of Lima Beans for dinner, and Milk Toast Party fundraisers at the Ward House.

The good ol' days in the middle of the most MORmON Morridor state. :|
by wtfluff
Thu Feb 15, 2024 4:55 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: A quick update
Replies: 12
Views: 523

Re: A quick update

Congrats on the upgrades to employment and Syster Ryder. ;)
by wtfluff
Mon Feb 12, 2024 1:25 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: The church and Equal Rights for women
Replies: 15
Views: 488

Re: The church and Equal Rights for women

I find it odd that few women called to the general boards of primary, Relief Society and Young Women are the stay-at-home moms that the church has proclaimed women should be. They do not follow the prescribed path. The Second Wives Club does not seem to fit the model either. That is an interesting ...
by wtfluff
Fri Feb 09, 2024 11:19 am
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Keeping up with Biden
Replies: 50
Views: 5702

Re: Keeping up with Biden

Mayan_Elephant wrote:
Fri Feb 09, 2024 11:05 am
Is there a competent candidate that is like, 65 or something?
I nominate Hagoth and Mayan_Elephant for Prez/Vice-Prez.

You two can decide who wears which hat - or maybe just trade weekly or monthly.
by wtfluff
Tue Feb 06, 2024 10:05 am
Forum: Support
Topic: The church and Equal Rights for women
Replies: 15
Views: 488

Re: The church and Equal Rights for women

I was barely a teen in 77, but I'll never forget the name Sonia Johnson and how much the church demonized her for standing up for ERA. She and some others actually stood up and verbally opposed the church leadership in a general conference session and it shocked a lot of people. https://en.wikipedi...
by wtfluff
Fri Jan 26, 2024 12:24 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: The 10 Commandments (JST translation)
Replies: 5
Views: 634

Re: The 10 Commandments (JST translation)

6. Thou shalt not kill, unless a whole nation may dwindle in unbelief. And... The story ends with the White and Delightsome™ folks "dwindling." Go figure. (Sorry - Spoiler Alert) 9. Thou shall not bear false witness, unless it is to bear testimony of me, for I will forgive thine lies and thine exag...
by wtfluff
Tue Jan 23, 2024 9:01 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Communication skills
Replies: 61
Views: 3526

Re: Since we don’t have moderators

alas wrote:
Tue Jan 23, 2024 8:27 pm
So, first step is feedback.
Yes please.

I volunteer as tribute.
by wtfluff
Tue Jan 23, 2024 8:46 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: How do you define Mormonism?
Replies: 54
Views: 5150

Re: How do you define Mormonism?

Mayan_Elephant wrote:
Mon Jan 22, 2024 11:06 pm
My Mum would not describe herself as a slave.
Have you asked her?
by wtfluff
Tue Jan 23, 2024 10:17 am
Forum: Support
Topic: New Prophet/President of CoC
Replies: 5
Views: 926

Re: New Prophet/President of CoC

moksha wrote:
Mon Jan 22, 2024 5:34 pm
Picking the best person for the job rather than just the most senior seems a unique idea.
SHOCKING! :shock:

With my background in Mainstream/Utah MORmONism, pretty much all of the way CoC runs things is a massive breath of fresh air.
by wtfluff
Thu Jan 18, 2024 10:22 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: How do you define Mormonism?
Replies: 54
Views: 5150

Re: How do you define Mormonism?

I have enjoyed other’s definitions, but don’t have any humor to add along that line. So, I’ll just be boring and pretend we are serious about answering the question. Lots of things. If I were writing a dictionary, it would be really hard to define because the main people who are Mormon, think the w...
by wtfluff
Thu Jan 18, 2024 5:40 pm
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: Thom Harrison and "Visions of Glory"
Replies: 64
Views: 27380

Re: Thom Harrison and "Visions of Glory"

Interesting podcast I was "lead" to recently that reminded me of the discussion of patriarchy in this thread.

Talk Nerdy - Patriarchy w/ Angela Saini
by wtfluff
Thu Jan 18, 2024 5:32 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: How do you define Mormonism?
Replies: 54
Views: 5150

Re: How do you define Mormonism?

alas wrote:
Thu Jan 18, 2024 5:26 pm
As a female, I obviously have zero say in what Mormonism is, so I cannot participate on this thread. I would say that I resent my lack of voice, but since I don’t have a voice y’all can’t hear me.
You have a voice here, (female) Froggy.

Please, please, please? Define what Mormonism is to Alas.
by wtfluff
Thu Jan 18, 2024 3:26 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: How do you define Mormonism?
Replies: 54
Views: 5150

Re: How do you define Mormonism?

This is an interesting thought experiment that I've never thought of. :P Though I don't want to put too much thought into it, the MORmON part of my brain won't let me not think about it (as you can tell.) Sadly, my first reaction as to how I would define Mormonism would be offensive to some folks he...
by wtfluff
Thu Jan 18, 2024 1:43 pm
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: Church and State; Utah and Texas
Replies: 9
Views: 1498

Re: Church and State; Utah and Texas

...would require a poster or framed copy of the religious text to be at least 16 inches wide and 20 inches tall, according to the bill's language. Additionally, the bill stipulates any public school not displaying the Ten Commandments would be required to accept and display "any offer" of a private...