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- Sat May 08, 2021 12:38 pm
- Forum: Support
- Topic: The fall of Communism/Mormonism
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4970
Re: The fall of Communism/Mormonism
With 130 billion in the bank they can survive for a ling time The mathematics of the situation is even crazier. Suppose that the LDS church had 8 billion members as if it was virtually universal. If it still had "only" a measly 130 billion dollars then it would be on verge of utter financial ruin. ...
- Fri May 07, 2021 8:18 am
- Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
- Topic: New Apologetic Movie: Witnesses
- Replies: 47
- Views: 13502
Re: New Apologetic Movie: Witnesses
I suspect that this interest in the Three Witnesses has been fomenting in LDS apologetic circles for some time. They are convinced by the strength of this testimony and are assuming that this will be convincing to others also. Dan Peterson at the Lethbridge YSA Stake FHE: The Witnesses What Do the W...
- Thu May 06, 2021 10:46 am
- Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
- Topic: New Apologetic Movie: Witnesses
- Replies: 47
- Views: 13502
New Apologetic Movie: Witnesses
The Interpreter Foundation has a new entry into mainstream movie apologetics: Witnesses . For nearly 200 years, skeptics and critics have attempted to explain away what David Whitmer, Oliver Cowdery and Martin Harris claimed—that they had seen angels and hefted golden metal plates containing ancient...
- Wed May 05, 2021 1:36 pm
- Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
- Topic: Garments and Temple recommend interview
- Replies: 36
- Views: 13256
Re: Garments and Temple recommend interview
LDS requirements on garment wearing depend heavily on social pressure and less on explicit instructions. Mormons want to keep garments both secret and sacred so that they don't get called out on their use. The trick is frame the question with some biting rhetoric that the average TBM would not want ...
- Wed May 05, 2021 1:30 pm
- Forum: Support
- Topic: I know the guy who saved Mark Hoffman's life.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3601
- Wed May 05, 2021 1:29 pm
- Forum: Support
- Topic: Update from the village
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2802
Re: Update from the village
That Hey all. It has been a while. I pop in here every once in a while to see the latest, but I spend most of my time on FB, TicTok, Reddit, and Marco Polo. That's a fascinating update, MalcomVillager. Good luck as you move forward and orient your family in a brand new philosophy and way of life. Ut...
- Wed May 05, 2021 1:20 pm
- Forum: The Coffee Shop
- Topic: Mormons and Romney
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3077
Re: Mormons and Romney
I know some heavily conservative people in Arizona who are no longer fans of Romney. They were all in during the 2012 election, but these ultra-TBM temple recommend holders have lost faith in Romney. These are people who have expressed mild skepticism of Russell Nelson and Dallin Oaks with their vac...
- Sat May 01, 2021 6:25 pm
- Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
- Topic: Kwaku, FAIRMomon, and terminating Dehlin
- Replies: 88
- Views: 30109
Re: Kwaku, FAIRMomon, and terminating Dehlin
Or if Dehlin took a clip from Basic Instinct and pasted Kwaku’s face over that of Sharon Stone? Can’t wait for the eventual Mormon celebrity boxing match. Co-main event with Tonya Harding and Tori Spelling! Maybe he could get Kwaku to cross and uncross his legs for the camera to match that shot.
- Sat May 01, 2021 6:24 pm
- Forum: Support
- Topic: I may have just seen a heavenly visitor??
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3615
Re: I may have just seen a heavenly visitor??
Hold on. You clearly forgot to test his status by shaking hands with him. I'm sure that an elderly man clad in only temple garments and his birthday suit would happily want to shake your hand walking down the hallway.
- Fri Apr 30, 2021 12:05 am
- Forum: Support
- Topic: Forced Turning Point
- Replies: 156
- Views: 49479
Re: Forced Turning Point
First Sunday was... surreal. When I was asked to share my "testimony" I spoke about our ward family, about service, and quoted the two great commandments in Matthew 22 and serve neighbor serve God in Matthew 25. I did not mentioned RMN, I did not mention prophets, I did not mention priesthood. I fe...
- Thu Apr 29, 2021 11:58 pm
- Forum: Support
- Topic: Keys To Sexuality
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6406
Re: Keys To Sexuality
I just saw that too. Looks like it is discussed is in the A Parents Guide manual . The relevent quote below. The intimate relationship between husband and wife realizes its greatest value when it is based on loving kindness and tenderness between the marriage partners. This fact, supported by valid...
- Thu Apr 15, 2021 10:03 am
- Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
- Topic: Did Natasha Helfer-Parker get Exed?
- Replies: 82
- Views: 24741
Re: Did Netasha Helfer-Parker get Exed?
I met Natasha at Sunstone and she diplomatically keeps her beliefs to herself. But she is and "active" Mormon even if the "believing" part is not publicly defined. Part of her professional ethics as a counselor would require that she not put her beliefs on patients and keeping her testimony details ...
- Wed Apr 14, 2021 2:29 pm
- Forum: The Coffee Shop
- Topic: Truthiness
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1387
Re: Truthiness
Read a new word (for me) today. It's in the dictionary, and Wikipedia. Apparently Steve Colbert made it up in 2005. And it describes LDS epistemology quite well. I believe I will be using it more in the future. Truthiness is as good of a word as any for most of LDS theology. Because epistemology, e...
- Sat Apr 10, 2021 11:38 pm
- Forum: Support
- Topic: Forced Turning Point
- Replies: 156
- Views: 49479
Re: Forced Turning Point
I have no intention of resuming tithing payments. I may rethink fast offerings once I get a better handle on where that money is used and how much need is in the ward. If HQ catches wind and wants to release me, I'm A-OK with that. As with the rest of your NOM ward, I also sustain you as bishop. Yo...
- Sat Apr 10, 2021 11:28 pm
- Forum: Support
- Topic: A So-Called Beloved Daughter
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5132
Re: A So-Called Beloved Daughter
I think I have reached a point where I’ll participate in church when I feel comfortable to do so and will no longer pretend to be someone I am not. We are happy that you found us. Your boundary setting is an excellent path forward. Figuring out how to orient your life going forward is both exhilara...
- Sat Apr 10, 2021 11:22 pm
- Forum: Support
- Topic: Just when I think I've heard it all !!!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4802
Re: Just when I think I've heard it all !!!
Don't take it too hard Mackman. Someday it will all disintegrate in plain sight and the truth will ultimately prevail. I fear that one of the illusions we maintain is that the church will actually disintegrate in plain sight and the truth will prevail. TBMs will continue to work and serve and sacri...
- Wed Mar 31, 2021 12:17 pm
- Forum: Support
- Topic: Forced Turning Point
- Replies: 156
- Views: 49479
Re: Forced Turning Point
Title and Foreshadowing: What. The. Actual. F***? I know you probably don't want congratulations or anything like that. Let us know how this is going to proceed for you and your family. Whether or not you accept a call to be a bishop, this strongly indicates that LDS leadership is either desperate ...
- Sat Mar 27, 2021 9:38 pm
- Forum: Support
- Topic: Forced Turning Point
- Replies: 156
- Views: 49479
Re: Forced Turning Point
My dear Graey, let me offer a sliver of hope in your concern. My brother-in-law is a good friend and has told me a few relatively unknown details about the process of choosing bishops. Names of bishop candidates are submitted to the office of the First Presidency for a background check. This does ap...
- Sat Mar 27, 2021 7:00 pm
- Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
- Topic: General Konference Predictions
- Replies: 52
- Views: 14766
Re: General Konference Predictions
My serious guess is that the messages will be getting back to temple participation and missionary work and church attendance "real soon now". We should be spiritually prepared for returning to normal activity with some changes to the process. My father is a temple worker and has mentioned a couple o...
- Tue Mar 23, 2021 11:06 am
- Forum: Support
- Topic: FAIRMormon changes their name
- Replies: 26
- Views: 7871
Re: FAIRMormon changes their name
They also removed the Kwaku TITS videos too... which is odd because I remember them saying how great they were for youth outreach. It's a testament to the innocence and single-minded devotion to the LDS version of modesty that their name managed to get pushed so heavily while not comprehending this...