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_Pahoran
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A question for the forum

Post by _Pahoran »

I believe it was D. Michael "The Mighty" Quinn who related a story of Elder James E. Talmage attending an interfaith gathering. He attempted to speak to some of the other "Christian" participants, and they threatened to strip his clothes off him and expose his garments if he didn't leave, so he left.

Of course, I have a fairly good idea what I think about this, but what do others think? Does this reflect badly upon Elder Talmage? Do you see it as a joke on him? Do you wish he had stayed so that the threat could be carried out?

What are everyone's thoughts?

Regards,
Pahoran
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Post by _Quantumwave »

I have a problem believing the incident actually happened, but if it did, I believe I would have done the same thing Elder Talmage did under the described circumstances.
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Post by _moksha »

Strip his clothes off him? Was this a gathering of Hells Angels for Christ or something similar?
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I don't know what the answer is, but I think you should stick around Pahoran. I haven't had this much entertainment since Halley's comet in 1986.
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Re: A question for the forum

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Pahoran wrote:I believe it was D. Michael "The Mighty" Quinn who related a story of Elder James E. Talmage attending an interfaith gathering. He attempted to speak to some of the other "Christian" participants, and they threatened to strip his clothes off him and expose his garments if he didn't leave, so he left.

Of course, I have a fairly good idea what I think about this, but what do others think? Does this reflect badly upon Elder Talmage? Do you see it as a joke on him? Do you wish he had stayed so that the threat could be carried out?

What are everyone's thoughts?

Regards,
Pahoran


How would it reflect badly on Elder Talmage? It seems like the other Christians were being very un-Christian. I've never heard this story before, but if it's true, he certainly did the right thing by leaving.

Pahoran, I've got a question for you. What kind of answers did you expect to get on this forum? Does my answer or some of the others who have felt that Talmage did the right thing surprise you?
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Post by _Mister Scratch »

Difficult to say, and I wish I knew the full context of the story. I.e., Did Talmage tell the other Christians that they were "vile" and "brazen liars" and did he call them to repentance?

I don't know, Pah. I feel like I need more information. If they were simply doing this to him to be mean, then I think that he most definitely had a right to leave. Another question: Did he simply show up and start preaching? Or had he been invited?

If you're using this story as a metaphor for yourself, then I'll say unequivocally that I'd be glad for you to stay. I hope I've made that clear all along.
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Re: A question for the forum

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Pahoran wrote:I believe it was D. Michael "The Mighty" Quinn who related a story of Elder James E. Talmage attending an interfaith gathering. He attempted to speak to some of the other "Christian" participants, and they threatened to strip his clothes off him and expose his garments if he didn't leave, so he left.

Of course, I have a fairly good idea what I think about this, but what do others think? Does this reflect badly upon Elder Talmage? Do you see it as a joke on him? Do you wish he had stayed so that the threat could be carried out?

What are everyone's thoughts?

Regards,
Pahoran


Please post your sources. Because quite frankly, I'm having difficulty believing such a thing happened, and this is definitely the first time I've heard of it.
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Re: A question for the forum

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liz3564 wrote:
Pahoran wrote:I believe it was D. Michael "The Mighty" Quinn who related a story of Elder James E. Talmage attending an interfaith gathering. He attempted to speak to some of the other "Christian" participants, and they threatened to strip his clothes off him and expose his garments if he didn't leave, so he left.

Of course, I have a fairly good idea what I think about this, but what do others think? Does this reflect badly upon Elder Talmage? Do you see it as a joke on him? Do you wish he had stayed so that the threat could be carried out?

What are everyone's thoughts?

Regards,
Pahoran

How would it reflect badly on Elder Talmage? It seems like the other Christians were being very un-Christian. I've never heard this story before, but if it's true, he certainly did the right thing by leaving.

Pahoran, I've got a question for you. What kind of answers did you expect to get on this forum? Does my answer or some of the others who have felt that Talmage did the right thing surprise you?

I'm unable to find my original source. If I find it I'll quote it. The story as I first saw it was spun to make Elder Talmage look like a fool.

And no, I'm not surprised by the answers I've received so far.

Regards,
Pahoran
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Re: A question for the forum

Post by _harmony »

Pahoran wrote:
liz3564 wrote:
Pahoran wrote:I believe it was D. Michael "The Mighty" Quinn who related a story of Elder James E. Talmage attending an interfaith gathering. He attempted to speak to some of the other "Christian" participants, and they threatened to strip his clothes off him and expose his garments if he didn't leave, so he left.

Of course, I have a fairly good idea what I think about this, but what do others think? Does this reflect badly upon Elder Talmage? Do you see it as a joke on him? Do you wish he had stayed so that the threat could be carried out?

What are everyone's thoughts?

Regards,
Pahoran

How would it reflect badly on Elder Talmage? It seems like the other Christians were being very un-Christian. I've never heard this story before, but if it's true, he certainly did the right thing by leaving.

Pahoran, I've got a question for you. What kind of answers did you expect to get on this forum? Does my answer or some of the others who have felt that Talmage did the right thing surprise you?

I'm unable to find my original source. If I find it I'll quote it. The story as I first saw it was spun to make Elder Talmage look like a fool.


Well, when you find it, get back to us. I'm interested in context, the time, date, and place it happened, what else was going on at the time, and were there any police within calling distance?

In the meantime, we'll assume it's another just one of your... undocumented allegations, and give it all the scrutiny to which it is due.

And no, I'm not surprised by the answers I've received so far.

Regards,
Pahoran


Well, you haven't received much of anything but a call for references that I can see. What did you expect?
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Post by _Pokatator »

I'm not sure what the purpose of this thread is, have you asked the FAIRites? Or Quinn himself?

Anyway, as for me, the last thing I would want to do is see another naked or half naked Mormon, especially a male one.
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