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by Red Ryder
Fri Jan 12, 2018 2:21 pm
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: New First Presidency
Replies: 49
Views: 28431

Re: New First Presidency

Does it really matter? What's the difference between Oaks or Bednar giving a talk as a member of the FP and giving a talk as a member of the Q12? Conducting conference? Mormon leadership reorganizations seem inconsequential. Help me out? Is it the tone from the top? As disaffected members why do we ...
by Red Ryder
Thu Jan 11, 2018 10:57 am
Forum: Support
Topic: Blaming the Culture
Replies: 24
Views: 13957

Re: Blaming the Culture

What's wrong with adding carrots to Jello? Modest really is hottest! What's wrong with wrapping activities up with a spiritual thought? Food storage really is common sense. Big families, bankruptcy, and bottles at 45 are pretty common among Catholics too! Masturbation interviews? Everyone should be ...
by Red Ryder
Wed Jan 10, 2018 6:07 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Question: Why did JS do it?
Replies: 32
Views: 21610

Re: Question: Why did JS do it?

Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ appeared to him and told him to!

So he said...
by Red Ryder
Wed Jan 10, 2018 11:44 am
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: LDS Factoids
Replies: 11
Views: 5880

Re: LDS Factoids

0% of the FP, Q12, and Qof70's have a vagina.

Of those men noted above, 36% might have actually seen one in their lifetime.
by Red Ryder
Wed Jan 10, 2018 9:13 am
Forum: Support
Topic: Advice: Upcoming Conversation with Believing Parent of Gay Child
Replies: 15
Views: 6972

Re: Advice: Upcoming Conversation with Believing Parent of Gay Child

Congrats!

You should tell her about NOM. She sounds like a great lady and would make a wonderful addition to our little internet ward. :lol:
by Red Ryder
Tue Jan 09, 2018 12:35 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Renewed my TR unexpectedly today
Replies: 11
Views: 5621

Re: Renewed my TR unexpectedly today

Oh come on guys! The "endowed members without a current temple recommend" list isn't so bad. Actually I've been considering going back and getting one again just so that I can flaunt it around in front of my parents and wife's parents. They seem to be the only people that care I don't have one. Plus...
by Red Ryder
Tue Jan 09, 2018 11:13 am
Forum: Support
Topic: Two Steps Back...
Replies: 32
Views: 25978

Re: Two Steps Back...

Well, I can hope for some changes then maybe in the future. Its not yet been quite a year since this has been out in the open. I think DW is just worried the rabbit hole is a bottomless pit. It can be especially when the spouse suddenly keeps getting surprised. Be honest and discuss boundaries so t...
by Red Ryder
Mon Jan 08, 2018 1:36 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Honest with my Son
Replies: 11
Views: 6007

Re: Honest with my Son

This is a tough one. I haven't officially told my kids anything but they know I'm not a full tithe payer, don't have a TR, and don't walk around in long underwear like they sometimes see their mother do. So I'm not sure I have any advice other than what Crossmyheart and Alas already said. Teach your...
by Red Ryder
Sun Jan 07, 2018 8:38 pm
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: "I learn something new every time I go to the temple"
Replies: 30
Views: 19449

Re: "I learn something new every time I go to the temple"

I learned nothing bad happens to you if you don't take the shoe/slippers off and then put them back on.

I learned I like blonds better than brunettes.

I also learned delusions flow freely!
by Red Ryder
Sun Jan 07, 2018 8:32 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: The new third hour curriculum
Replies: 12
Views: 7862

Re: The new third hour curriculum

I managed to skip EQ every week in 2017. I planned the same for 2018. Nope. Surprise visit by parents this weekend resulted in taking my HP father to EQ. 5 minutes in the EQP was explaining what the councils were all about and then suggested everyone look around and see who is not there. Then he ask...
by Red Ryder
Thu Jan 04, 2018 5:44 pm
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: What do you think?
Replies: 37
Views: 20205

Re: What do you think?

I believe that they are the definition of TBM. Their minds won't allow them to consider even the remote possibility that the church might not be true. Their entire lives and success depends on that belief and their minds can't even go there. I like this. Most of us were them at one point. Without t...
by Red Ryder
Thu Jan 04, 2018 2:52 pm
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: What do you think?
Replies: 37
Views: 20205

Re: What do you think?

It's impossible to rate delusions.

Do they believe it enough to continue the charade? Yes.
Do they really speak to Jesus? No
Do they have religious delusions? Yes
by Red Ryder
Wed Jan 03, 2018 5:25 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Wendy Watson Nelson - New 1st Lady of Mormonism
Replies: 29
Views: 36557

Re: Wendy Watson Nelson - New 1st Lady of Mormonism

MoPag wrote:Should Sherrie and Wendy's cute couple name be Shendy, or Werrie? :?:
Close. It's a secret combination of their new names received in the temple. It's too sacred to say over the internet but who cares right?

It's "Naomucy".

Naomi and Lucy.
by Red Ryder
Wed Jan 03, 2018 5:04 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Wendy Watson Nelson - New 1st Lady of Mormonism
Replies: 29
Views: 36557

Re: Wendy Watson Nelson - New 1st Lady of Mormonism

Ok, ok, I see all of your POV's and concerns but what dynamics are at play here? Here's my thoughts: The 15 ladies in the Apostles Wife Club get sick and tired of being invisible home makers. They make plans. Starting with many years ago, when they found and recruited Wendy, introduced her to RMN kn...
by Red Ryder
Wed Jan 03, 2018 10:19 am
Forum: Support
Topic: Wendy Watson Nelson - New 1st Lady of Mormonism
Replies: 29
Views: 36557

Re: Wendy Watson Nelson - New 1st Lady of Mormonism

Is Wendy's participation really a valid concern? I can't think of a modern day Mormon Prophet's wife who has participated at all in any significant way other than making donuts for the boys while they are away at the GC Priesthood Session. Can anyone even name the last 5 wives of the prophet? Maggy ...
by Red Ryder
Wed Jan 03, 2018 8:50 am
Forum: Support
Topic: Wendy Watson Nelson - New 1st Lady of Mormonism
Replies: 29
Views: 36557

Re: Wendy Watson Nelson - New 1st Lady of Mormonism

She now has the most powerful position a woman is allowed in Mormondom. She was called to be the Relief Society President? :lol: RMN is quite old, at 93. I have no idea what his health and vigor have been lately. It's unlikely he'll last long in the top position. Wait... Are you talking about sex h...
by Red Ryder
Tue Jan 02, 2018 4:34 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Family Gatherings are Hard
Replies: 9
Views: 3658

Re: Family Gatherings are Hard

I think more often than not we walk on our own self induced tight rope. I also think conversations suddenly stop because Mormons subconsciously known it's all weird and all too consuming. I've found myself saying things like thanks for the church update, what else is going on in your lives not churc...
by Red Ryder
Tue Jan 02, 2018 4:03 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: Garments
Replies: 39
Views: 40700

Re: Garments

I hate to say this out loud but here goes. I can understand your lacking feelings from a sentimental nostalgic point of view. I can totally relate to this: That Sunday, after immersing myself in all my history and facing the disparity between what I've become and what I wanted to become was fairly h...
by Red Ryder
Tue Jan 02, 2018 10:54 am
Forum: Support
Topic: Why do they call bishops with young children?
Replies: 12
Views: 7106

Re: Why do they call bishops with young children?

I've been a ward clerk to a young bishop presiding over our ward and by the looks and number of single cougars (not of the BYU variety) lined up outside his door each Sunday, it would appear confession etiquette wasn't the least of their worries.

I think they got off on confessing to getting off!
by Red Ryder
Tue Jan 02, 2018 7:32 am
Forum: Support
Topic: Dealing with the isolation
Replies: 13
Views: 6983

Re: Dealing with the isolation

moksha wrote:
Tue Jan 02, 2018 2:26 am
That is why we need to get a holodeck simulation of a very friendly party or hot tub interaction. When our need for socialization is satisfied, we can simply say "end simulation".
Penguin porn?