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- Wed Dec 18, 2019 11:11 am
- Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
- Topic: On Cigars
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5150
Re: On Cigars
I have seen those articles and think it's good to go in with eyes wide open. I think the research generally seems to be based on people who are regular cigar smokers, i.e. daily. Are there risks if it's occasionally, say once or twice a year (I would guess there isn't a lot of research on that) and ...
- Wed Dec 18, 2019 9:48 am
- Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
- Topic: On Cigars
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5150
On Cigars
Not sure this is really a doctrinal topic, apologies if this is the wrong category. As part of my faith deconstruction and reconstruction, I have taken a new approach to the WOW. I know most of the folks here are out of the Church, I don't believe the truth claims, but do enjoy the cultural particip...
- Thu Nov 14, 2019 1:09 pm
- Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
- Topic: How was Joseph Smith dictating the B of M out of his hat?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4519
Re: How was Joseph Smith dictating the B of M out of his hat?
I agree with the scrying theories, this was a way JS focused his mind and was able to dictate the story. I do not think that is true of the portions lifted from the KJV. In the recent RFM interview (if you can stick out all 6 hours to the end) he talks about this a little, especially about Emma's la...
- Tue Nov 12, 2019 11:07 am
- Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
- Topic: Mormon Stories Interviews RFM
- Replies: 22
- Views: 10722
Re: Mormon Stories Interviews RFM
I watched/listened to all 6 hours. I'm a big RFM fan and this did not disappoint. Thanks RFM for doing this.
- Mon Oct 28, 2019 7:20 am
- Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
- Topic: Lila Tueller Interview
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6707
Lila Tueller Interview
Want to give thanks to Consigliere for another great podcast in an interview with Lila Tueller, daughter of Hartman Rector, Jr. Fascinating story and interesting to hear details about growing up the daughter of a GA. There was one crucial detail I thought was overlooked in this interview, I was surp...
- Thu Oct 24, 2019 3:43 pm
- Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
- Topic: A Netlix/TV show about Joseph Smith would be absolutely fascinating
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5969
Re: A Netlix/TV show about Joseph Smith would be absolutely fascinating
I've actually thought a lot about this, I think it would be a great HBO series. They should call it No Man Knows My History and use the book as a template.
- Thu Oct 17, 2019 1:20 pm
- Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
- Topic: The Cosmological Conundrum
- Replies: 21
- Views: 10974
Re: The Cosmological Conundrum
I believe in God, but my views of God have changed drastically. I believe in the divine mystery, there is something out there that I have felt and experienced. I don't think we know or can know very much about he/she/it/them. I think we, as humans, create God in our own image, he's an authoritarian ...
- Tue Oct 08, 2019 12:32 pm
- Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
- Topic: Moses Chapter 3
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5306
Moses Chapter 3
Moses Chapter 3 contains an interesting tidbit that I remember seeing as a missionary and for some reason remembered in the middle of the night last night. These verses talk about a river flowing out of Eden with four heads: 10 And I, the Lord God, caused a river to go out of Eden to water the garde...
- Thu Oct 03, 2019 2:42 pm
- Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
- Topic: If you're bored/interested: My First Vision section of a project I'm working on...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3263
Re: If you're bored/interested: My First Vision section of a project I'm working on...
I think this is great work. I don't think a lot of people connect the dots to why the different accounts are problematic (I did not at first). I think you've done a great job with tone and organization. It's really hard to be able to cover all the material and not have it go on too long. Could you d...
- Thu Aug 15, 2019 8:59 am
- Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
- Topic: Green tea is officially bad for you, against WoW
- Replies: 30
- Views: 12261
Re: Green tea is officially bad for you, against WoW
I think this will actually create some cognitive dissonance for a lot of millenials and younger members. I wonder how many will try to reconcile their lived experience "wait, this is supposed to be a health code and I know that tea and coffee are actually pretty good for you" with the continued allo...
- Thu Jul 18, 2019 9:39 am
- Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
- Topic: Gospel Topics Essay on Super Bowl XLII
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3686
Gospel Topics Essay on Super Bowl XLII
Fans of the New England Patriots revere the team as one of the greatest football dynasties of all time. The many Super Bowl victories during the 2000s and 2010s help many fans to strengthen this conviction. Super Bowl victories inspire the fan base and are exciting markers of excellence, but the com...
- Tue Jul 16, 2019 3:07 pm
- Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
- Topic: New WOW Video
- Replies: 32
- Views: 15775
New WOW Video
Has anyone seen this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hQoAnqIt0w I have a major problem with the way the WOW is taught and interpreted, so it's no surprise this really rubbed me the wrong way. I'm sure it's no surprise to anyone here that there are huge theological problems because D&C 89 says it i...
- Tue Jul 02, 2019 9:04 am
- Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
- Topic: Carthage Conspiracy Theory
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7197
Re: Carthage Conspiracy Theory
I think those are fair rebuttals.
- Mon Jul 01, 2019 2:17 pm
- Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
- Topic: Carthage Conspiracy Theory
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7197
Re: Carthage Conspiracy Theory
It is long, I just listened to the audio while I was doing stuff around the house. He's not the best presenter and it's dated. But, he does make an interesting argument.
- Mon Jul 01, 2019 6:29 am
- Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
- Topic: Carthage Conspiracy Theory
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7197
Carthage Conspiracy Theory
Not sure if this has been discussed before, but I recently discovered that a family member has subscribed to the idea that Joseph was a prophet, but that Brigham and subsequent leaders were not. I've noticed that a lot of people who have this school of thought go back to a lot of the RLDS ideas that...
- Thu Jun 20, 2019 6:47 am
- Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
- Topic: Lost 16 Pages
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2480
Lost 16 Pages
I wanted to give consiglieri props for his latest podcast on the lost 16 pages from the Joseph Smith letterbook. I am hoping this gets more press and circulation and maybe will prompt some looking or someone to come forward. I wonder if they are in a personal safe held by Joseph F. Smith's family, i...
- Mon May 06, 2019 12:39 pm
- Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
- Topic: Prescription for Coffee
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2571
Prescription for Coffee
Anyone know of a NOM-friendly doctor in the Salt Lake area who would be down to write a prescription for coffee/tea? Very silly I know, but I'm getting really sick of sneaking around and this may give me some breathing room.
- Wed May 01, 2019 8:09 am
- Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
- Topic: Lucifer's Role in Redemption
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4636
Re: Lucifer's Role in Redemption
I learned about the development of the theology of Satan in the Hebrew Bible and found it fascinating. The earlier views on God had him as both kind and benevolent at times and angry and vengeful at other times. Eventually they peeled more and more of the bad stuff off and put it on Satan, who start...
- Wed Apr 10, 2019 10:08 am
- Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
- Topic: How good is Christianity at making Christ-like people anyway?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7588
Re: How good is Christianity at making Christ-like people anyway?
Great quote from Nietzsche:
“I might believe in the Redeemer if his followers looked more redeemed.”
But, as Blazing Saddles reminds us, we should take Nietzsche with a grain of salt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=On73aHpgdSQ
“I might believe in the Redeemer if his followers looked more redeemed.”
But, as Blazing Saddles reminds us, we should take Nietzsche with a grain of salt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=On73aHpgdSQ
- Mon Mar 18, 2019 1:36 pm
- Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
- Topic: The Pharisee Phenomenon--New RFM Podcast
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7785
Re: The Pharisee Phenomenon--New RFM Podcast
RFM--this is one of your best podcasts to date. Can't wait for Part III.