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October surprise update

Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 2:30 pm
by _Sammy Jankins
In a couple of threads I've noticed people referencing the "October surprise". For those that are interested this is the latest.

RFM link

It is true I have been extremely busy this month on the matter some have named the 'October Surprise'. Due to this it was impossible for me to attend the Exmo Conference which I dearly wanted to attend. Not just to speak but to meet the wonderful people like yourself, whom I have met on the boards. The obstacles I am facing were quite unexpected, have taken more time and attention and delayed the outcome. Some of those obstacles are 'political' and there have been attempts by highly influential Mormons to stop me.

This is the main, though not the only reason, for me having to bail out of the Conference.

Be assured, however, that I will survive and I will take the fight to them, regardless of what they try. Truth Will Prevail.


Take it for whatever it's worth.

Re: October surprise update

Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 3:08 pm
by _ZelphtheGreat
All these 'surprises' that never materialize. What is the surprise in that?

Re: October surprise update

Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 9:01 pm
by _Michael
Another response from Tom on RfM. I'll admit to being intrigued.

http://exmormon.org/phorum/read.php?2,1058872

"They have already tried bribery, then threats.

The only thing that will shut me up is their public confession that the church is not true, an offer to refund tithing to members or transfer their assets to a recognised, transparent charity or charities."

Re: October surprise update

Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 9:10 pm
by _Ceeboo
For the benefit of us MDB members (perhaps it's just me?) who don't know who "Tom" is...................

Can I/we get a little help?

Thanks in advance.

Peace,
Ceeboo

Re: October surprise update

Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 9:13 pm
by _LDSToronto
Ceeboo wrote:For the benefit of us MDB members (perhaps it's just me?) who don't know who "Tom" is...................

Can I/we get a little help?

Thanks in advance.

Peace,
Ceeboo


http://mormonthink.com/tomphillips.htm

Re: October surprise update

Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 9:15 pm
by _TrashcanMan79
Edit: Beat to the punch by LDST!

Re: October surprise update

Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2013 9:17 pm
by _Ceeboo
Thanks LDST and Trashcan!


Much appreciated! :smile:

Peace,
Ceeboo

Re: October surprise update

Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2013 10:57 pm
by _bcspace
The only rational way to approach the Church is to assume the leadership believes it's true. It's too much work and not any worldly reward to serve in that capacity and not believe.

Re: October surprise update

Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2013 11:06 pm
by _Arrakis
bcspace wrote:The only rational way to approach the Church is to assume the leadership believes it's true. It's too much work and not any worldly reward to serve in that capacity and not believe.


Traveling 1st class, giving speeches, and hiring ghost writers is hard work.

Re: October surprise update

Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2013 11:15 pm
by _Tim the Enchanter
Arrakis wrote:
bcspace wrote:The only rational way to approach the Church is to assume the leadership believes it's true. It's too much work and not any worldly reward to serve in that capacity and not believe.


Traveling 1st class, giving speeches, and hiring ghost writers is hard work.


And being fawned over every time they enter a church building.