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I liked this article by Kirby. Basically, he said we are all going to hell from the eyes of different religions. For Mormons, everybody but mormon is going to hell. For baptists, everybody but baptists is going to hell...and so on. So, Kirby has outlined why Pascal's Wager makes no sense and should...

I'm pretty sure that alcohol affects video games like we already know it affects driving and karaoke. You will only think you are performing better and that may not be enough to stop you from doing something dumb.

There is an old proverb which says, “Youth for action. Age for wisdom.” I think that applies better for dating advice than founding a religion. But I suppose that Joseph Smith knew that also. Hinkley is essentially making excuses for the lack of current revelation by stating that we don't need inno...

Anyway.... I want to call him so badly and tell him not to be afraid! But I don't know how. I can't imagine what he is feeling... This is one of the really tough situations that we don't know how to approach after a faith transition. But I had a friend give me some really good advice that applies n...

A TBM shared this on fbook. I don't have words. https://imgur.com/a/wMoNi I certainly have a couple of words. This is not a picture of Trump and Pence praying together. It's a random shot of them looking down at the same time. Honestly, the United States may have just elected its first agnostic ath...

I had not given a lot of thought about the callings that a spouse could not have if they remained married to an apostate. This is complicated with the common custom of not advancing a divorced man into the office of a bishop even if they have subsequently remarried in the temple. My wife would like ...

Yes, mixed faith is a mixed bag. I give a lot of credit to my wife and for winning leadership roulette (so far). But I also have kept my ideas to myself for the most part and I do still serve in a calling on the Scout Committee and keep a current temple recommend. I also foresee a day when I have to...

I expect Jeff Holland or Dave Bednar to be in charge at that time which should foster innumerable online discussions and complaints. I do not expect a big change in relations with LGBT people which will only become more problematic as the current group of high school students becomes EQ presidents,...

A muslim leader in Utah is disappointed so many Mormon Utahns voted for Trump. He thought mormons would support an oppressed people given Mormons history. I'm torn on this. Did Mormons do what the felt was best or did they turn their backs on someone? I can certainly empathize with the uncertainty ...

The assumption in this attitude by religious people is that God's unlimited wisdom is readily available to us. I'm not claiming that God does not exist. On the contrary, I would be happy with an omni-benevolent God in charge. But the LDS ordering of the cosmos does not hold up well. God's unlimited ...

The claim we regularly hear in church is that the church definitely had that transcendent moment back in the spring of 1820 with the First Vision. It continued with the "translation" of the Book of Mormon and other scriptures. Then having temple covenants restored constitutes the transcendence trife...

The last thing I'll say is "Take it Slow" means different things for everyone. Only you can determine the best timing. The best advice I've been told is... you can't unring the bell. This is really key. If there was a methodical way to process you sbelieving spouse out of the church then LDS inc. w...

Lithium Sunset wrote:[Oh my gosh haha Hilarious! I was laughing so loudly my cat got concerned.

Can we use the Death Star on politicians?

It's far more likely that my bishop will use the phrase, "I find your lack of faith disturbing."

Was there an election? Who won? Yes. Corsair won Corsair for president 2020! Important safety tip: Do not elect Corsair to positions of presidential power. He is likely to divert most of the incoming tax revenue into attempting to build the actual Death Star. NASA might appreciate him but he has ve...

I have never seen this much sheer dislike and outright hatred of candidates. I made the mistake of checking Facebook at lunch today. Nearly every post was political and fell into one of two camps: Thinly veiled gloating and satisfied sighs of relief Concern bordering on hysteria over the impending ...

Welcome to my twilight zone. The Ryder Family is going in next week. :o The Corsair family is probably doing that also. I will be out of town the following weekend for the temple wedding of a nephew so I can't jeopardize my recommend quite yet. My good bishop will also ask everyone "Are you a full ...

I logged into Facebook a few moments ago anticipating weeping, wailing, and gnashing of teeth. But a sidebar announcement reads: SUGGESTED GROUPS: Team Evan McMullin 2 friends · 21,685 members Breaking news for Team Evan McMullin: It's over . Feel free to organize for 2020, but that's a long way off...

I spent 6 years as a ward clerk in bishopric meetings where speakers were discussed. There is no formal list. It's mostly a question of who may have not spoken for a while and who would be willing. It's more of a popularity contest than a conspiracy to keep the malcontents from the podium. Speaking ...

Red Ryder wrote:How about a drone with a trailing rainbow flag?

Careful now. We've discussed this...

You've got a real talent Corsair. Between this and the extra verses you wrote to Follow the Prophet, I think you have proved you are ready for a new assignment. You should write Salt Lake and offer to update the hymnbook. :lol: That's probably not safe once I get going on a song. I have to find jus...