Peterson exacts revenge for Dehlin hit piece humiliation

[Guest]

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/7655 ... hites.html

Against the backdrop of the Book of Mormon story of Alma and the sons of Mosiah, Peterson tells those who can't think for themselves how to recognize (cough, John) modern day (cough, Delin, cough ) Korihors.

"Unwilling hearts do not, cannot, fully understand the divine."

"The real problem with these dissenters, however, wasn't merely that they disbelieved. It was that they sought to lead others into disbelief, as well, and into lifestyles contrary to the commandments of God."

"One of the recurring themes of the Book of Mormon in depicting prominent opponents of the prophets is their eloquence, their ability to influence and even manipulate others by the power of their language."

"Among this new generation of enemies of the church, unfortunately, were some of the best and the brightest, from the elite class of the most privileged"

"Beneficiaries, presumably, of the best education available — it would have been, in the nature of Nephite society, a religious education based, to some extent at least, on the scriptures — and the sons of prophets and seers, these men were entirely clear about what they were doing: "They were going about rebelling against God"

"This wasn't just a falling or a drifting away. It was a knowing, conscious revolt. But it was also clandestine, surreptitious, sneaky. It's very doubtful, though, that they would have openly admitted that their goal was "to destroy the church." Perhaps they wouldn't even have admitted it to themselves."

"No doubt they felt that what they were doing was right. They may have rationalized the fact that their "flattering words" opened the door to "iniquities" forbidden by the faith of their fathers as merely a coincidental, liberating side benefit."

"Do we know, though, how to recognize their modern counterparts? And, please, don't doubt that they exist. "

Just coincidence? Not a chance.

[_Kishkumen]

Yes, and at the same time it is kind of pathetic, don't you think?

He is reduced to fuming through the scriptures in ominous, but muffled, thunders.

[_Simon Southerton]

Yes, and at the same time it is kind of pathetic, don't you think?

He is reduced to fuming through the scriptures in ominous, but muffled, thunders.

Pathetic, calculated and dribbling with self righteousness. Not hard to imagine him thinking "I'll show Dehlin whose running this show" as he wrote it.

[_Tim]

I kinda think this was aimed a little higher than just at Dehlin.

[_Simon Southerton]

I kinda think this was aimed a little higher than just at Dehlin.

Now that is a very interesting thought! Beware the enemy within.

[_Kishkumen]

I kinda think this was aimed a little higher than just at Dehlin.

Now that is a very interesting thought! Beware the enemy within.

Marlin K. Jensen?

[_Simon Southerton]

Marlin K. Jensen?

He is being put out to pasture in a few months so he'd be a safe target. Seriously, I think his target was John towards whom he must feel a healthy dose of righteous indignation (hatred).

Jensen is being given emeritus status. That appears odd to me because he seems to be in good health and still has all his faculties. Haven't heard anything to suggest he is ailing.

[_Nightlion]

I kinda think this was aimed a little higher than just at Dehlin.

Not a chance. Me an Daniel are buds.

[_Kishkumen]

Jensen is being given emeritus status. That appears odd to me because he seems to be in good health and still has all his faculties. Haven't heard anything to suggest he is ailing.

Jensen always wanted to go back to his ranch. I have that on good authority. If he were being put to pasture for problems, they probably would have removed him right away, which is what the LDS Church will do.

[_Tim]

Bushman
The Givens
Jensen
(In addition to the MS crowd)