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by malkie
Wed Jun 07, 2023 3:04 am
Forum: Terrestrial Forum
Topic: "Isn't that special?!"-Church Lady, SNL
Replies: 7
Views: 80

Re: "Isn't that special?!"-Church Lady, SNL

About 40 years ago I attended a JW "sacrament" meeting, which I believe was held, worldwide, once a year. I was a faithful LDS at that time. As the bread and wine were passed, it appeared to me that nobody partook! I heard later that one person out of the couple of thousand who were in the congrega...
by malkie
Wed Jun 07, 2023 12:55 am
Forum: Terrestrial Forum
Topic: DCP is proudly celebrating Fidelity Month
Replies: 19
Views: 411

Re: DCP is proudly celebrating Fidelity Month

Perhaps Fidelity Month could be pitched at people who are currently in non-exclusive relationships, of whatever kind, with the suggestion that they could try out fidelity for a month, just to give it a chance. Putting the spotlight instead upon formally committed relationships seems somehow worriso...
by malkie
Wed Jun 07, 2023 12:50 am
Forum: Terrestrial Forum
Topic: "Isn't that special?!"-Church Lady, SNL
Replies: 7
Views: 80

Re: "Isn't that special?!"-Church Lady, SNL

There is a corollary in many religions. In the New Testament, it states there will be just 144,000 out of the billions that have inhabited on earth that will be saved. revelations says the 144000 are first fruits. That is not a reason to think only they are saved but it still might be a temptation ...
by malkie
Wed Jun 07, 2023 12:41 am
Forum: Terrestrial Forum
Topic: "Isn't that special?!"-Church Lady, SNL
Replies: 7
Views: 80

Re: "Isn't that special?!"-Church Lady, SNL

You know what else of significance the church has not published? The 1978 revelation. We have a statement that a revelation was received (https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/od/2?lang=eng), but the revelation, as far as I know, has never seen the light of day. What's go...
by malkie
Tue Jun 06, 2023 1:43 am
Forum: Terrestrial Forum
Topic: Theology: Not Convinced
Replies: 14
Views: 286

Re: Theology: Not Convinced

I wonder if the same Mormon blog ever publishes the various other names of kiwi57. I gather that kiwi is quite sensitive about having his in real life identity associated with his kiwi id, and with his handle on another Mormon-themed discussion board. A quick google search associates Kiwi57 with Ru...
by malkie
Mon Jun 05, 2023 10:35 pm
Forum: Terrestrial Forum
Topic: Theology: Not Convinced
Replies: 14
Views: 286

Re: Theology: Not Convinced

I wonder if the same Mormon blog ever publishes the various other names of kiwi57.

I gather that kiwi is quite sensitive about having his in real life identity associated with his kiwi id, and with his handle on another Mormon-themed discussion board.
by malkie
Mon Jun 05, 2023 8:47 pm
Forum: Terrestrial Forum
Topic: The value of leaving Mormonism and not leaving it alone
Replies: 4
Views: 127

Re: The value of leaving Mormonism and not leaving it alone

We should take some parts of the D&C quite seriously:
Doctrine and Covenants 88:81 wrote: ... it becometh every man who hath been warned to warn his neighbor.
I rarely initiate a discussion with a committed member, but I'm prepared to argue my right to comment on Mormonism with anyone.
by malkie
Sun Jun 04, 2023 6:35 pm
Forum: Terrestrial Forum
Topic: Boylan the Writer
Replies: 10
Views: 162

Re: Boylan the Writer

Cardon seemed genuinely surprised when Brad and Kwaku were singing his praises. He thought Boylan's website was an amateurish mess. The guest Joel Hansen said he had bought Boylan a new microphone for better sound quality. I'm inclined to agree with Cardon. The new microphone didn't help much. Boyl...
by malkie
Sat Jun 03, 2023 11:11 pm
Forum: Terrestrial Forum
Topic: Is the Book of Mormon pornographic?
Replies: 10
Views: 185

Re: Is the Book of Mormon pornographic?

It's nowhere near as graphical as the Bible. The Book of Mormon does not have stories of beheadings, incest, nudity, rape, parents killing children, divine genocide, etc. I'm sure the evangelicals will think it's a big Mormon plot though. IKR? How dare they omit all of these types of faith-promotin...
by malkie
Sat Jun 03, 2023 10:37 pm
Forum: Terrestrial Forum
Topic: Boylan the Writer
Replies: 10
Views: 162

Boylan the Writer

There has been some talk here about the tone of some of Boylan's writings - especially his demands for debates, and proclamations of victory when his demands are not met. But what about his other blog entries on Scriptural Mormonism - those in which he is expounding on a topic, rather than attemptin...