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Re: The Threat of New Order Mormons
Posted: Fri May 16, 2014 3:34 am
by _Equality
Water Dog wrote:there has been no revelation received by leadership since 1978, and that I don't agree with the cultural interpretation of the WOW.
You are forgetting the great "oral sex is unholy, unnatural, and impure" revelation of 1982. And the "no two earrings" revelation of 2000. And the "don't ask the congregation to follow along in their scriptures" revelation of 2008. It's a continuous melody and thundering appeal!
Re: The Threat of New Order Mormons
Posted: Fri May 16, 2014 3:35 am
by _Equality
bcspace wrote:There seems to be a new move to minimize the whole "exaltation" doctrine TBMs have so long cherished!
No evidence of that whatsoever.
Ask and ye shall receive:
https://www.lds.org/topics/becoming-like-god?lang=eng
Re: The Threat of New Order Mormons
Posted: Fri May 16, 2014 3:38 am
by _sock puppet
Water Dog wrote:I have plenty of other beliefs which I am reticent to share though which likely would put me in the NOM camp, for instance the fact that there has been no revelation received by leadership since 1978, and that I don't agree with the cultural interpretation of the WOW.
Have you not heard of the number of earrings per ear revelation? The new mission age eligibility revelation? The Pepsi Revelation?
Re: The Threat of New Order Mormons
Posted: Fri May 16, 2014 3:46 am
by _sock puppet
Equality wrote:Water Dog wrote:there has been no revelation received by leadership since 1978, and that I don't agree with the cultural interpretation of the WOW.
You are forgetting the great "oral sex is unholy, unnatural, and impure" revelation of 1982.
That one, I swear, was when they jumped the shark.
Re: The Threat of New Order Mormons
Posted: Fri May 16, 2014 3:59 am
by _Equality
Water Dog wrote:Equality wrote:You are forgetting the great "oral sex is unholy, unnatural, and impure" revelation of 1982. And the "no two earrings" revelation of 2000. And the "don't ask the congregation to follow along in their scriptures" revelation of 2008. It's a continuous melody and thundering appeal!
Follow along in scriptures revelation?
Yes, the first letter sent by Thomas Monson as President of the church, to be read to congregations was this:
Dear Brethren and Sisters:
Use of Scriptures and Visual Aids in Sacrament Meeting and Stake Conference
We are encouraged by the number of Church members who are actively studying the revealed word of the Lord as found in the scriptures. We note with appreciation that many are also bringing their scriptures to Church meetings and using them as the basis for speaking and teaching.
In order to maintain an atmosphere of reverent worship in our sacrament and stake conference meetings, when speakers use scriptures as part of their talks they should not ask the congregation to open their own books to the scriptural reference. Also, members should not use visual aids and their sacrament meeting or stake conference talks. Such teaching methods are more effective in classroom settings and leadership meetings.
We believe these adjustments will enhance the spirit of our worship services,
Sincerely yours,
The First Presidency
Re: The Threat of New Order Mormons
Posted: Fri May 16, 2014 5:38 am
by _beefcalf
Water Dog wrote: I don't envision a flying spaghetti monster and find such an idea to be idiotic.
The very fact that you even wrote these words makes it clear that you are not familiar with the one true Flying Spaghetti Monster (pbuh).
These holy writings may help you to achieve a pure understanding:
http://www.venganza.org/about/open-letter/
Re: The Threat of New Order Mormons
Posted: Fri May 16, 2014 5:51 am
by _Kittens_and_Jesus
Water Dog wrote: I would accept that our notion of God isn't complete, but I don't envision a flying spaghetti monster and find such an idea to be idiotic.
You clearly know nothing of His Noodly Goodness. I implore you to acquire a copy of The Gospel of the FSM and educate yourself on the Truth of Pastafarianism.
Pastafari stands alone!
Re: The Threat of New Order Mormons
Posted: Fri May 16, 2014 5:55 am
by _Kittens_and_Jesus
beefcalf wrote:Water Dog wrote: I don't envision a flying spaghetti monster and find such an idea to be idiotic.
The very fact that you even wrote these words makes it clear that you are not familiar with the one true Flying Spaghetti Monster (pbuh).
These holy writings may help you to achieve a pure understanding:
http://www.venganza.org/about/open-letter/
This letter is but the first revelation of His Nooldy Goodness. Have you not read His gospel?
http://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Flying-Spa ... 352&sr=8-1
Re: The Threat of New Order Mormons
Posted: Fri May 16, 2014 6:31 am
by _moksha
Servant, I am wondering if New Order Mormonism might share more in common with Progressive Christianity than a return to an orthodox deity.
You might try the burning cross test: Place a NOM near a burning cross and see if he is attracted to it or walks away. If he walks away, he is definitely not orthodox material.
Re: The Threat of New Order Mormons
Posted: Fri May 16, 2014 10:48 am
by _maklelan
Quasimodo wrote:Obviously, we're a pretty bad bunch, here. Maybe Servant (clever and appropriate name) could find a board that better meets his requirements.
I would hate to think that Servant was wasting his time with the likes of us.
*her