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[_krose]

From the thread "Is this legit?", which discusses certain "Semitic" phrases pointed out by Egyptian convert Sami Hanna...

Poster "Zerinus" explains how phrases such as "must needs be," "stiffnecked," and "forty and four" are proof that the Book of Mormon was translated from an ancient Hebrew document (as opposed to the idea that these phrases are there as a result of Smith imitating the King James Bible style):

Believe it or not, there are some people who still believe in a flat earth. They belong to the Flat Earth Society. They would bring the same kind of argument against my belief in a spherical earth that you are bring against my belief in the Book of Mormon—i.e. that it is just my opinion, and not a provable proposition. I suppose they have a point. But I think that my opinion is based on better information than theirs, and I would rather stick to my opinion than adopt their.

So... based on textual evidence, anyone who concludes that the book is a 19th-century human work is equivalent to a flat earth believer.

On the other hand, the more informed conclusion (equivalent to belief in a spherical earth) is that the book came from Hebrew/Reformed Egyptian on angel-delivered gold plates.

[_kamenraider]

I was rather surprised to read this from USU78 on the "Virginity of Mary" thread:

Who cares if Joseph fathered the Master or He was conceived by other means? I can't say it's any of my business.

[_gramps]

Because his name is not in enough threads at present, I thought I would include him here, as well:

I regard Brigham Young as one of the three greatest men in American history, along with Joseph Smith and Abraham Lincoln.

William Schryver (in the Brigham Young thread)

[_Bond James Bond]

Because his name is not in enough threads at present, I thought I would include him here, as well:

I regard Brigham Young as one of the three greatest men in American history, along with Joseph Smith and Abraham Lincoln.

William Schryver (in the Brigham Young thread)

That's awesome.

(hey gramps!)

[_gramps]

B23 wrote:

(hey gramps!)

Hey bro! Hope all is well.

[_Blixa]

A more simple question for an atheist would be, If we came from Ape's, then why are there still Apes?

I actually posed that question to a gentleman on my mission after he proudly proclaimed he only believed in evolution. The look on his face and his gaping mouth was priceless as he was obviously stumped.

(I'm not sure, but I've heard from others that have actually read Darwin, that he actually addresses this "loop hole" or tries to explain it, but this guy obviously didn't know anything about evolution and just wanted us off his doorstep. It was still priceless though.)

Yeah, those of us who have read Darwin have often noticed his pathetic attempts to provide explanatory loopholes to this kind of devastating refutation of his work!

I suggest the look of astonishment observed by Cherubbish was instead one of utter disbelief that an adult would proffer such an ignorant caricature of knowledge.

[_keithb]

Just for the record, I believe in a very literal, very historical Adam and Eve; that they are the primeval parents of all the human inhabitants of this earth; that they really did reside in a literal garden of Eden; that they really did consume a forbidden fruit that initiated their (and, ultimately, our) mortal sojourn on this planet; that there is an ongoing literal gathering of scattered Israel in these, the last days; that there will yet be a literal restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion (the New Jerusalem) will yet be built upon the American continent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth; and that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory, thus completing the circle.

Just when you thought pseudoscience was dead . . .

[_Chap]

Just for the record, I believe in a very literal, very historical Adam and Eve; that they are the primeval parents of all the human inhabitants of this earth; that they really did reside in a literal garden of Eden; that they really did consume a forbidden fruit that initiated their (and, ultimately, our) mortal sojourn on this planet; that there is an ongoing literal gathering of scattered Israel in these, the last days; that there will yet be a literal restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion (the New Jerusalem) will yet be built upon the American continent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth; and that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory, thus completing the circle.

Just when you thought pseudoscience was dead . . .

Please - let's not call this kind of thing 'pseudoscience', which would imply that Schryver was at least pretending to do science.

Instead he is simply ignoring the broad conclusions of at least a century and a half of scientific investigation of and debate about human origins. It's just plain old non-science, and it is all part of Schryver's mouth-machismo act.

Got a link, by the way? There may be more bizarreness to share and enjoy ...

[_moksha]

I liked this quote. It displays both profundity and befuddlement.

Remember, the next time Satan
reminds you of your past,
remind him of his future.
-Gillebre
Knight Apologist

[_Blixa]

An LDS woman writes about having the priesthood:

...I would very much like to bless my children and others with husband or other Priesthood holders, be able to act as a witness at a baptism, or a temple sealing. How about dedicating my home in times of need. There are a number of thing that Priesthood holders can do that have nothing to do with administrative duties.

I see.

Well, when you have men perform a blessing of your child, they are doing it in your service.

Kinda like when you get your tires fixed at a tire shop, somebody does it for you because it is not your line of work to do it. Men and women have different, but both essential, callings in life, and it causes confusion if they are put in competition with each other.

My car must be so confused right now...