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by felixfabulous
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 ...
by felixfabulous
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...
by felixfabulous
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...
by felixfabulous
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.
by felixfabulous
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...
by felixfabulous
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.
by felixfabulous
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 ...
by felixfabulous
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...
by felixfabulous
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...
by felixfabulous
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...
by felixfabulous
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...
by felixfabulous
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...
by felixfabulous
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.
by felixfabulous
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.
by felixfabulous
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...
by felixfabulous
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...
by felixfabulous
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.
by felixfabulous
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...
by felixfabulous
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
by felixfabulous
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.