LDS and Earth Based Religions, just curious

Post by **_barrelomonkeys** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 5:24 pm

Dulcinea wrote:
barrelomonkeys wrote:
Dulcinea wrote:
barrelomonkeys wrote:
Mercury wrote:Mormonism was based on folk magic, at its core in the beginning.

I was thinking that through this thread. Wondering if the "magical" appealed to Nephi and Dulcinea.

In a way I would say that you are right, at least for me. The patterns and similarities were so strong I was often struck speechless.

Oh! That is interesting. What patterns and similarities do you witness Dulcinea?

Many similarities exist within the Temple, as well as through basic ideas expressed through parts of the Pearl of Great Price.

Oh! I didn't realize this. Can you elaborate? I'm not familiar with either of those too well.

Schmo did a spiritual thread a while back. I posted on it my thoughts. Might help illuminate slightly what I think of as spiritual.

http://mormondiscussions.com/discuss/vi ... php?t=2618

Post by **_barrelomonkeys** » Thu Oct 04, 2007 4:08 am

Dulci, are you not supposed to elaborate? I'm sorry if I asked something of you that you hold sacred.

_Nephi · Post by **_Nephi** » Thu Oct 04, 2007 9:58 am

Dulci is not trying to ignore you. We had chior last night at church and when we got back home, our internet was down. I am writing this from work as we speak. Last time this happened, we didn't get it back again for 48 hours. Hope it is up when I get home today, but we will see. Sorry for the delay in her responses.

Post by **_Mercury** » Thu Oct 04, 2007 8:41 pm

Dulcinea wrote:
barrelomonkeys wrote:
Dulcinea wrote:
barrelomonkeys wrote:
Mercury wrote:Mormonism was based on folk magic, at its core in the beginning.

I was thinking that through this thread. Wondering if the "magical" appealed to Nephi and Dulcinea.

In a way I would say that you are right, at least for me. The patterns and similarities were so strong I was often struck speechless.

Oh! That is interesting. What patterns and similarities do you witness Dulcinea?

Many similarities exist within the Temple, as well as through basic ideas expressed through parts of the Pearl of Great Price.

Also look to the writings of Dr Seuss, scribbles on napkins and ravings of booze hounds for deep "spiritual" content.

Post by **_barrelomonkeys** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 8:59 pm

Nephi wrote:Dulci is not trying to ignore you. We had chior last night at church and when we got back home, our internet was down. I am writing this from work as we speak. Last time this happened, we didn't get it back again for 48 hours. Hope it is up when I get home today, but we will see. Sorry for the delay in her responses.

Sooooooooooo................ any luck with the internet connection?

Post by **_Doctor Steuss** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 9:01 pm

Mercury wrote:[...]
Also look to the writings of Dr Seuss, scribbles on napkins and ravings of booze hounds for deep "spiritual" content.

Cactus Jacks has the best napkins for writing on.

Post by **_Mercury** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 9:05 pm

Doctor Steuss wrote:
Mercury wrote:[...]
Also look to the writings of Dr Seuss, scribbles on napkins and ravings of booze hounds for deep "spiritual" content.

Cactus Jacks has the best napkins for writing on.

I much prefer the napkins at The Alexis Park bar. Gary always hooked us up too so im a little biased.

Post by **_Dulcinea** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 5:44 pm

barrelomonkeys wrote:Dulci, are you not supposed to elaborate? I'm sorry if I asked something of you that you hold sacred.

Thanks for your patience, Book of Mormon. I am at the local plasma center donating and they have a free hotspot. I am not sure what is up with the internet, but I digress. LOL I will use what time I have!

First I would have to ask about your experiences within the Church and with Wicca? If you have been through the Temple, then I would be able to describe things from Wicca that I found similar without actually divulging Temple information. I don't know how particular this board is about things of this nature, but really there are only a few things that we covenant not to divulge.

Post by **_Dulcinea** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 5:47 pm

Mercury wrote:
Doctor Steuss wrote:
Mercury wrote:[...]
Also look to the writings of Dr Seuss, scribbles on napkins and ravings of booze hounds for deep "spiritual" content.

Cactus Jacks has the best napkins for writing on.

I much prefer the napkins at The Alexis Park bar. Gary always hooked us up too so I'm a little biased.

LOL "Seek and ye shall find" is how it goes, I think.

Post by **_barrelomonkeys** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 5:52 pm

Dulcinea wrote:
barrelomonkeys wrote:Dulci, are you not supposed to elaborate? I'm sorry if I asked something of you that you hold sacred.

Thanks for your patience, Book of Mormon. I am at the local plasma center donating and they have a free hotspot. I am not sure what is up with the internet, but I digress. LOL I will use what time I have!

First I would have to ask about your experiences within the Church and with Wicca? If you have been through the Temple, then I would be able to describe things from Wicca that I found similar without actually divulging Temple information. I don't know how particular this board is about things of this nature, but really there are only a few things that we covenant not to divulge.

I've never been in a LDS temple. I'm not LDS or ex-LDS... I did have a reason for being on LDS boards at one point. Now I just linger. :)

I'm familiar with some aspects of Wicca. If you're uncomfortable divulging anything I completely understand.