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by moksha
Tue Nov 15, 2016 4:09 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: More NOM posters needed
Replies: 23
Views: 12851

Re: More NOM posters needed

uld be something like: I'd suggest using a different word than reevaluations - if you read it on the run, it looks like 'revelations.' How about 'doubts' ??? Good point, we should never underestimate the dyslexic factor! I would worry that the word transition might frighten some potential posters o...
by moksha
Tue Nov 15, 2016 3:52 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: More NOM posters needed
Replies: 23
Views: 12851

Re: More NOM posters needed

Corsair wrote:I honestly will look into the costs of some Google Adsense and Facebook targeted advertising.
Is that like where you can type in the terms <Liberal Mormon> or <Thinking Mormon> and a link to NOM 2.0 will pop up?
by moksha
Tue Nov 15, 2016 3:35 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Zadok's Mission Report
Replies: 19
Views: 9312

Re: Zadok's Mission Report

What a marvelous undertaking! Sorry about that Brookings Institute lunch SNAFU. Don't forget to check out the Archimedes Waffle House in Eureka, California. You might even ask them for a peek at the hot tub where he had his famous Epiphany, (as well as her sister Euphonia and best friend Trixie). Th...
by moksha
Tue Nov 15, 2016 3:09 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: United States election discussion
Replies: 40
Views: 18699

Re: United States election discussion

A Davis County relative of mine, whom I won't identify for fear of backlash, was blindsided by those she considered good friends and colleagues in her Mormon ward, or congregation, berating her 12-year-old daughter because the family had a Hillary Clinton sign in the yard. The harangue came during ...
by moksha
Mon Nov 14, 2016 10:43 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: More NOM posters needed
Replies: 23
Views: 12851

More NOM posters needed

I support the Field of Dreams idea that if you build it, they will come. However, other affirmative actions can be effective once the structure is built. How is the quest for getting the word out regarding this message board coming? What can be done to advertise? Is there a budget for a sign board a...
by moksha
Mon Nov 14, 2016 10:37 pm
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: Closing the Little Factory
Replies: 16
Views: 7625

Re: Closing the Little Factory

The Little Factory closing mirrors the advanced age of the Brethren. I suppose over time the Little Factories fell behind the building code for wiring and hydraulics, not to mention that their quotas were way behind schedule. I am assuming the Church wished to avoid the embarrassment this Little Fac...
by moksha
Mon Nov 14, 2016 3:03 pm
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: The Divine Genius of the Lord's Church - Ensign Article
Replies: 6
Views: 4093

Re: The Divine Genius of the Lord's Church - Ensign Article

But the basics of our doctrine are now well in place, and we are firmly established as a people, at least until the Lord should mandate another move. We do not need innovation . We need devotion in adherence to divinely spoken principles. Even the whitest sepulchers and most spacious of buildings s...
by moksha
Mon Nov 14, 2016 2:28 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: God is with us??
Replies: 13
Views: 6553

Re: God is with us??

I like to think God is with everyone and for everyone.
by moksha
Sun Nov 13, 2016 4:07 pm
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: Tithing blessings and magical thinking
Replies: 25
Views: 11223

Re: Tithing blessings and magical thinking

People used to make offerings to placate the gods from sending bad events such a drought, pestilence, and floods into their lives. The gods were in the protection racket back then. Now the shift is to the blessings racket. For those who actually believe, you have to ask yourself if your God would tr...
by moksha
Sun Nov 13, 2016 12:36 pm
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: Worthiness
Replies: 11
Views: 5664

Re: Worthiness

Control through shame and self-doubt probably lessens the worthiness of the individual inducing those feelings.
by moksha
Sun Nov 13, 2016 12:28 pm
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: Utah Mormons don't "have their back" for Muslims
Replies: 14
Views: 6844

Re: Utah Mormons don't "have their back" for Muslims

This is evidenced by the fact that McMullen was in the lead until the white supremacist robocall accused him of being gay and same-sex marriage tolerant, at which point the votes immediately jumped over to Trump, who they saw as less gay-tolerant, which is a bigger deal for them than his own grievo...
by moksha
Sat Nov 12, 2016 5:08 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: United States election discussion
Replies: 40
Views: 18699

Re: United States election discussion

Trump did not appeal to Utah Mormons in the most effective way. He could have reminded his Utah audience that it was an armed incursion from Mexico which illegally crossed the border and hunted down righteous fugitive Moroni. Those so-called Mexicans sought to persecute Moroni on "trumped up" charge...
by moksha
Sat Nov 12, 2016 4:09 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Alcohol and video games
Replies: 7
Views: 4327

Re: Alcohol and video games

It might be useful to put inebriated bar patrons in front of the video screen and let them drive home somewhat safely. Hope they are firmly seat belted to the stool when they inevitably hit some digital tree.
by moksha
Sat Nov 12, 2016 2:37 am
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: Tithing blessings and magical thinking
Replies: 25
Views: 11223

Re: Tithing blessings and magical thinking

Wouldn't it be interesting if there was a way to document whether the Prosperity Gospel works better for people who have more money in the first place, particularly those from wealthy families who inherit, are set up in business, or are afforded costly educations by way of family money. Someone int...
by moksha
Fri Nov 11, 2016 6:35 am
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: Soundtrack of the NOM
Replies: 138
Views: 81399

Re: Soundtrack of the NOM

I would love to hear the Tabernacle Choir sing this song for General Conference. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSLPH9d-jsI It would be fine with me if some General Authority followed this rousing song with a plea to Dovahkiinize our lives with the help of a product line of Dovahkiin T-shirts and n...
by moksha
Fri Nov 11, 2016 6:20 am
Forum: Staying Faithful
Topic: The Church needs a transcendent moment
Replies: 20
Views: 52699

The Church needs a transcendent moment

The Church needs a transcendent moment. A moment where it can reach down deep inside and banish all hatreds and set misinformation and misdeeds to right. A moment where it can call forth new truth and establish being Mormon as a spiritually fulfilling experience to nourish all willing to participate...
by moksha
Thu Nov 10, 2016 11:03 pm
Forum: Doctrinal Discussion
Topic: The New Israelites....as if we needed another reason not to believe
Replies: 22
Views: 10653

Re: The New Israelites....as if we needed another reason not to believe

Hagoth, hope you guys at NOM 2.0 are keeping a backup of this new information in a bomb shelter somewhere.
by moksha
Thu Nov 10, 2016 10:54 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Introducing the Village idiot
Replies: 12
Views: 6168

Re: Introducing the Village idiot

It is great having you here, Malcolm of the Village. :)
by moksha
Wed Nov 09, 2016 12:20 pm
Forum: The Coffee Shop
Topic: On electionsystems
Replies: 7
Views: 4161

Re: On electionsystems

Meilingkie, which Dutch political party most resembles our Republican party?
by moksha
Wed Nov 09, 2016 12:14 pm
Forum: Support
Topic: New financial policy in Europe
Replies: 7
Views: 4245

Re: New financial policy in Europe

Sounds like it is doomed to fail through an Orwellian bureaucracy and will ultimately cause members to leave the Church in frustration.