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Posted: **Sun May 22, 2022 11:33 pm**

drumdude wrote: ↑
Sun May 22, 2022 2:54 pm
I just have to laugh at the 1980s idea that atheists are the “worst.” I know Mormonism still holds atheism next to Satan worship, but come on.

It’s the year 2022, being atheist is not at all stigmatized anymore outside of fundamentalist Christianity.

Unless you want to run for congress.

Posted: **Mon May 23, 2022 3:07 am**

Rivendale wrote: ↑
Sun May 22, 2022 11:33 pm

drumdude wrote: ↑
Sun May 22, 2022 2:54 pm
I just have to laugh at the 1980s idea that atheists are the “worst.” I know Mormonism still holds atheism next to Satan worship, but come on.

It’s the year 2022, being atheist is not at all stigmatized anymore outside of fundamentalist Christianity.
Unless you want to run for congress.

That will be a watershed moment when it doesn’t matter politically anymore. It’s coming faster than we know.

Posted: **Mon May 23, 2022 4:05 am**

Jeff wrote: ↑
Sun May 22, 2022 5:05 pm
As members of …

Did you read all the posts prior to posting your testimony?

- Doc

Posted: **Mon May 23, 2022 4:40 am**

Jeff wrote: ↑
Sun May 22, 2022 5:05 pm
As members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we are blessed to be led by living prophets- inspired men called to speak for the Lord just as Moses, Isaiah, Peter, Paul, Nephi, Mormon, and other prophets of the scriptures. Like the prophets of old, prophets today testify of Jesus Christ and teach his gospel. They make known God's will and true character. They speak boldly and clearly, denouncing sin and warning of its consequences.

Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. What sayest thou?

Posted: **Mon May 23, 2022 11:21 am**

Jeff wrote: ↑
Sun May 22, 2022 5:05 pm
As members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we are blessed to be led by living prophets- inspired men called to speak for the Lord just as Moses, Isaiah, Peter, Paul, Nephi, Mormon, and other prophets of the scriptures. Like the prophets of old, prophets today testify of Jesus Christ and teach his gospel. They make known God's will and true character. They speak boldly and clearly, denouncing sin and warning of its consequences. At times, they may be inspired to prophesy of future events for our benefit. You can always trust the living prophets. Their teachings reflect the will of the Lord, who declared, "what I the Lord have spoken, I have spoken, and I excuse not myself, and though the heavens and the earth pass away, my word shall not pass away, but shall all be fulfilled, whether by mine own voice or by the voice of my servants, it is the same."

That phrase is interesting, because many past prophets have been shown to say things that should not have been trusted as being correct. If Prophets can get things wrong, why should they be trusted automatically?

Posted: **Mon May 23, 2022 12:47 pm**

You go to war with the Prophet you have, not the Prophet you might want or wish you had at a later time.

Posted: **Tue May 24, 2022 1:53 am**

Posted: **Tue May 24, 2022 1:58 am**

drumdude wrote: ↑
Mon May 23, 2022 12:47 pm
You go to war with the Prophet you have, not the Prophet you might want or wish you had at a later time.

Better still go to was when the Davidic Servant doth stand.

Posted: **Tue May 24, 2022 2:01 am**

Jeff wrote: ↑
Sun May 22, 2022 5:05 pm
As members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we are blessed to be led by living prophets- inspired men called to speak for the Lord just as Moses, Isaiah, Peter, Paul, Nephi, Mormon, and other prophets of the scriptures. Like the prophets of old, prophets today testify of Jesus Christ and teach his gospel. They make known God's will and true character. They speak boldly and clearly, denouncing sin and warning of its consequences. At times, they may be inspired to prophesy of future events for our benefit. You can always trust the living prophets. Their teachings reflect the will of the Lord, who declared, "what I the Lord have spoken, I have spoken, and I excuse not myself, and though the heavens and the earth pass away, my word shall not pass away, but shall all be fulfilled, whether by mine own voice or by the voice of my servants, it is the same."

Back in the old days, Jesus instructed his followers to spread the word throughout the world. Well, I'd say, mission accomplished. The world has heard the word. So, can that be enough now?

Posted: **Tue May 24, 2022 7:11 am**

Doctor CamNC4Me wrote: ↑
Fri May 13, 2022 3:54 am

Ditto w/my mother and father. I was a BIC, TBM, RM, TM, but then apostatized @ 30 when I happened upon RFM and my shelf collapsed. I’m a soft atheist who inclines toward Buddhist philosophy and the simulation theory. But that could just be the drugs speaking,

- Doc

Oh, wow, Doc - just reading this - I didn't know any of that about you! It's funny how little I know about some of the posters, I guess. I've practiced loving-kindness meditation for years and there may have been an entheogen or two somewhere back in my personal history that has had an effect on my outlook. Regarding the simulation theory, I can't say I embrace it, but as a transhumanist I've certainly engaged with it a good deal.

Don

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