zeezrom wrote: This following quote is to be read during the TRI:
These seem like the same instructions I remember receiving about the garments.
"Wearing the garment is the sacred privilege
Wearing them is a privilege? What's so great about them as opposed to gentile underwear?
The garment should not be removed, either entirely or partially, to work in the yard or for other activities that can reasonably be done with the garment worn properly beneath the clothing.
A football uniform covers the garments. Does anyone know if the endowed BYU football players wear their garments during games?
"We have taken up arms in defense of our liberty, our property, our wives, and our children; we are determined to preserve them, or die." - Captain Moroni - 'Address to the Inhabitants of Canada' 1775
consiglieri wrote:This talk of wearing garments reminds me of back when I was a dance major in the early 1980's.
The mysteries of god are revealed unto the righteous!
H.
"Others cannot endure their own littleness unless they can translate it into meaningfulness on the largest possible level." ~ Ernest Becker "Whether you think of it as heavenly or as earthly, if you love life immortality is no consolation for death." ~ Simone de Beauvoir
I don't recall covenanting to wear the garments, only being instructed to do so. I do wonder what has motivated this reminder. Was it perceived that members were taking too many liberties with the garments, and some old-school types decided enough was enough?
Mormonism ceased being a compelling topic for me when I finally came to terms with its transformation from a personality cult into a combination of a real estate company, a SuperPac, and Westboro Baptist Church. - Kishkumen
Given that the 15 are acutely aware of an exodus from the fold these days, I would say it is a reaction to growing apostasy. The 15 might believe that being strict with the garments and temple attendance brings about greater loyalty.
Oh for shame, how the mortals put the blame on us gods, for they say evils come from us, but it is they, rather, who by their own recklessness win sorrow beyond what is given... Zeus (1178 BC)
Given that the 15 are acutely aware of an exodus from the fold these days, I would say it is a reaction to growing apostasy. The 15 might believe that being strict with the garments and temple attendance brings about greater loyalty.
And thus my thoughts on the further isolationism we will see in the coming years are becoming reality.
And crawling on the planet's face Some insects called the human race Lost in time And lost in space...and meaning
zeezrom wrote:I propose the following change be made to the quote:
Members should not adjust the garment or wear it contrary to instructions in order to accommodate different styles of clothing, even when such clothing may look beautiful, adorable, or alluring. The garment should not be removed, either entirely or partially, to work in the yard or for other activities that can reasonably be done with the garment worn properly beneath the clothing.
Another?
Members should wash garments once a month whether they need it or not. Preferably while wearing them.
This, or any other post that I have made or will make in the future, is strictly my own opinion and consequently of little or no value.
"Faith is believing something you know ain't true" Twain.
I happen to be in possession of some fairly tactile evidence as to the power of the suits of steel. It's the patch of skin still missing from my back right shoulder.
Key words: Mission, bicycles, baseball, game of catch on bicycles - Two inch diameter hole in suit coat, vest, white shirt, garment, dermis, epidermis, shoulder blade.....
tana39 wrote:I happen to be in possession of some fairly tactile evidence as to the power of the suits of steel. It's the patch of skin still missing from my back right shoulder.
Key words: Mission, bicycles, baseball, game of catch on bicycles - Two inch diameter hole in suit coat, vest, white shirt, garment, dermis, epidermis, shoulder blade.....
Ouch! You must have offended God on that day. Hard to believe the garments didn't protect you. Did you drink coffee that morning?
This, or any other post that I have made or will make in the future, is strictly my own opinion and consequently of little or no value.
"Faith is believing something you know ain't true" Twain.
tana39 wrote:I happen to be in possession of some fairly tactile evidence as to the power of the suits of steel. It's the patch of skin still missing from my back right shoulder.
Key words: Mission, bicycles, baseball, game of catch on bicycles - Two inch diameter hole in suit coat, vest, white shirt, garment, dermis, epidermis, shoulder blade.....
You must have been masturbating on your mission
And crawling on the planet's face Some insects called the human race Lost in time And lost in space...and meaning
Hey guys, Yeah, well I thought about it a few times over the years. Maybe god *refreshes* his protection envelopment program every couple of minutes.....to remain proactive ond on top of the worthyness curve. Maybe playing catch immediatly reduced my value base and dropped me under the cutoff line of coverage.....as, as I recall we had just finished up with a good deed somewhere.