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by RubinHighlander
Wed Apr 19, 2017 9:26 am
Forum: Support
Topic: Is it ethical to try to signal Mormon/temple worthy for a job interview in Utah County?
Replies: 15
Views: 9058

Re: Is it ethical to try to signal Mormon/temple worthy for a job interview in Utah County?

When in Rome. I look at it as a cultural thing. Just blending in so nobody's knickers get twisty. Plus 1 here! When I read the post this is the exact thought I had. When it comes to providing for your family or your own financial situation and you'd really like that job, then I say dress for the pa...
by RubinHighlander
Tue Apr 18, 2017 1:26 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Building a Bridge
Replies: 24
Views: 10570

Re: Building a Bridge

I agree with both comments above: could be shorter and pipe dream to hope for normal relations with any TBMs. However, I also think you can post it as is. The key for me is that you avoided getting into any particular item on the shelf. Being verbose on your feelings about the church and your hope f...
by RubinHighlander
Tue Apr 18, 2017 7:14 am
Forum: Gatherings, Events, and Announcements
Topic: Gateway Mall Lunch Possible Resurection
Replies: 107
Views: 143804

Re: Gateway Mall Lunch Possible Resurection

I can be there at 11:30. I am actually very flexible. If Rubin can meet then I will be there at 11:30. Does that work Fluff and Rubin or anyone else? I have a standing 1:00 on Tuesdays that I have to get back for. Anyone want to meet a bit earlier? I can meet earlier Fluff; 1130 early enough? Sweep...
by RubinHighlander
Tue Apr 18, 2017 7:09 am
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: Michael Ash -- Bamboozled book
Replies: 33
Views: 29721

Re: Michael Ash -- Bamboozled book

“By Grabthar’s Hammer, by the suns of Worvan, you shall be avenged.” +1 Love that movie! Like the Thermians in Galaxy Quest, TBMs have viewed a history of their faith from faraway. While enjoying the aggrandized entertaining view of that history, the truth was far from the COB produced TV shows, co...
by RubinHighlander
Thu Apr 13, 2017 5:40 pm
Forum: Gatherings, Events, and Announcements
Topic: Gateway Mall Lunch Possible Resurection
Replies: 107
Views: 143804

Re: Gateway Mall Lunch Possible Resurection

April 18th at T27 - I've penciled this in my Franklin Planner!
by RubinHighlander
Tue Apr 11, 2017 4:51 pm
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: BYU makes for a good story
Replies: 19
Views: 13493

Re: BYU makes for a good story

2bizE wrote:
Tue Apr 11, 2017 3:57 pm
I wish there were a comment feature on the LDS newsroom.
There was a link in there to a site where you could leave feedback:
https://feedback2016.byu.edu/

But it times out, at least for me:
ByuFeedback.JPG
ByuFeedback.JPG (75.07 KiB) Viewed 13351 times
Oh the irony...
by RubinHighlander
Tue Apr 11, 2017 4:41 pm
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: Book of Mormon dichotomy - magic or science?
Replies: 8
Views: 3861

Re: Book of Mormon dichotomy - magic or science?

Yep - you nailed it. So much of what you said just mounted up for me over the years as a TBM, caused a hell of a lot of painful cogdis. I'm not a scientist, although I love so many fields there and dabble in them as much as I can. I remember trying to do the gymnastics to try and make it work in the...
by RubinHighlander
Mon Apr 10, 2017 4:02 pm
Forum: Gatherings, Events, and Announcements
Topic: Gateway Mall Lunch Possible Resurection
Replies: 107
Views: 143804

Re: Gateway Mall Lunch Possible Resurection

Lucky 13 is good, just really hard to get into unless you show up at 11am. I really like Avenues Proper over by the Hospital and Twist is a cool pub with great food. A great Asian Fusion place is Pleiku, over on Main. The Bayou is always good. I don't mind the Creek, but it's pretty boring there. Ju...
by RubinHighlander
Mon Apr 10, 2017 11:52 am
Forum: Gatherings, Events, and Announcements
Topic: Gateway Mall Lunch Possible Resurection
Replies: 107
Views: 143804

Re: Gateway Mall Lunch Possible Resurection

Taqueria 27 is the bomb! Best tacos in SLC and lots of good beverage choices. If you guys ever want to do lunch, I work just a block from there.
by RubinHighlander
Mon Apr 10, 2017 10:07 am
Forum: Support
Topic: What mission did you serve in
Replies: 83
Views: 49262

Re: What mission did you serve in

Manchester England 83-85
Favorite Areas: Liverpool, Manchester and Oldham
by RubinHighlander
Wed Apr 05, 2017 10:12 am
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: "Prophecy" and new temples
Replies: 20
Views: 12414

Re: "Prophecy" and new temples

Red Ryder wrote:
Wed Apr 05, 2017 10:01 am
Who tells my wife I'm the best lover?
I do! :shock:
Literally laughing out loud! Red Ryder never disappoints! (Not even in the bedroom, according to his self proclamation.)
by RubinHighlander
Wed Apr 05, 2017 8:16 am
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: The Holy Ghost, revelation, and Mormons.
Replies: 10
Views: 6960

Re: The Holy Ghost, revelation, and Mormons.

wtfluff wrote:
Mon Apr 03, 2017 10:43 am
10:00 is oh so familiar, and creeeeepy...
Shudder indeed! That one is a very cringe worthy slap in the face for an average TBM.
by RubinHighlander
Wed Apr 05, 2017 7:52 am
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: "Prophecy" and new temples
Replies: 20
Views: 12414

Re: "Prophecy" and new temples

Just wondering why LDS folks can't see the difference between phony self-fulfilling "prophecy" and the type of prophecy described Biblically? Really, looking back on it all, there's not much to grasp on to for those poor TBMs. None of the big visions and miracles of the restoration happen anymore. ...
by RubinHighlander
Tue Apr 04, 2017 2:17 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: struggling
Replies: 21
Views: 16701

Re: struggling

As I was flipping channels I remember one of the GAs mentioning something about feeling guilty that he could not do more to help the poor. It was a poignant moment that pissed me off because of the millions of tithes spent on these malls and temples and who knows what else. Certainly not nearly enou...
by RubinHighlander
Tue Apr 04, 2017 2:03 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: NOMfrence NOMinations Catagory: "Most"
Replies: 2
Views: 1728

Re: NOMfrence NOMinations Catagory: "Most"

Most contradictory statements: FB_IMG_1491338430283.jpg Of course they want it both ways. Goes along with any failed priesthood blessing or bad outcome; it's a test, God's will or you need more faith. Keep the fear mongering in one talk, then tone it down and offer hope with the next one; up and do...
by RubinHighlander
Tue Apr 04, 2017 10:56 am
Forum: Mixed Faith Relationships
Topic: Videos to help kids find the middle way
Replies: 4
Views: 3195

Re: Videos to help kids find the middle way

I like the first video because it provides a good description of beliefs and their context. The problem I have with the second video is that he really needs to separate religion from a belief in God. Science can and has proven religious beliefs as false. Religion attempts to define who God is and ma...
by RubinHighlander
Tue Apr 04, 2017 9:48 am
Forum: Support
Topic: Conference Report and Analysis
Replies: 92
Views: 61309

Re: Conference Report and Analysis

In case you missed it - here it is in 60 seconds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5WBx4QO94k Too funny. DHO needs to find another note for his symphony. Still glad I didn't watch. What's even funnier is that I just noticed that was from 2016! Or, is that sad? Wouldn't it be interesting if they jus...
by RubinHighlander
Tue Apr 04, 2017 9:42 am
Forum: Support
Topic: Conference Weekend
Replies: 7
Views: 3676

Re: Conference Weekend

I was surprised by how few people mentioned GC on FB. I avoided FB on Sat/Sun and expected to see some stuff Monday but didn't. And I haven't done any de-friending so it was interesting! I'm not on FB, but thanks for the report. I will report that I only had to unfollow one person on Instagram for ...
by RubinHighlander
Tue Apr 04, 2017 9:36 am
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Lisa the iconoclast a pattern for NOM-hood
Replies: 3
Views: 3003

Re: Lisa the iconoclast a pattern for NOM-hood

Good find!
Noble Spirit Embiggens!

I like the Simpson's clip that followed - The Stonecutters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXtQMz1RGNw
There another bit of parallelism for those of us who went through the temple...but maybe not the 2nd anointing. Now, let's get drunk and play ping pong!