It seems that the LDS Church will only suffer NOMs--those who find some value in the LDS Church's teachings, but don't buy the whole enchilada--so far, and for so long.
You either stand and tow the company line at F&T and other sacrament meetings, or your welcome is limited. One is welcome to speculate from the pulpit as to what 'reasons' god has for this LDS rule or that one. Straying from what is explicit in the scriptures is okay, so long as it is supposing 'good' reasons for such a rule, a rationale (human logic) that supports the 'divine' rule. But express that you have problems with rule X and worse, explain why you think rule X might be incorrect--bingo, plug that person's pie hole. If need be, excommunicate him.
All in? No place for NOMs
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Re: All in? No place for NOMs
It's the same with all organizations. A simple example would be that I cannot generally participate on a NOM message board by saying whatever I please.
So you're absolutely right. There is no room for NOMism in the LDS Church. Never will be. Welcome is not limited though.
So you're absolutely right. There is no room for NOMism in the LDS Church. Never will be. Welcome is not limited though.
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The Degeneracy Of Progressivism.
Satan's Plan Deconstructed.
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Re: All in? No place for NOMs
As long as they keep paying their tithing and keep their mouths shut during Cult meetings on Sunday? No problem.
Publish a web site like MormonThink? Problem.
Keep the money rolling in as long as possible.
Publish a web site like MormonThink? Problem.
Keep the money rolling in as long as possible.
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Re: All in? No place for NOMs
As long as they keep paying their tithing and keep their mouths shut during Cult meetings on Sunday? No problem.
Publish a web site like MormonThink? Problem.
Sure.
Keep the money rolling in as long as possible.
They pay tithing of their own accord. Pretty foolish to continue to do so for a organization they don't believe in don't you think? Cog Dis? Yeah, Cog Dis (self-induced).
Machina Sublime
Satan's Plan Deconstructed.
Your Best Resource On Joseph Smith's Polygamy.
Conservatism is the Gospel of Christ and the Plan of Salvation in Action.
The Degeneracy Of Progressivism.
Satan's Plan Deconstructed.
Your Best Resource On Joseph Smith's Polygamy.
Conservatism is the Gospel of Christ and the Plan of Salvation in Action.
The Degeneracy Of Progressivism.
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Re: All in? No place for NOMs
bcspace wrote:It's the same with all organizations. A simple example would be that I cannot generally participate on a NOM message board by saying whatever I please.
So you're absolutely right. There is no room for NOMism in the LDS Church. Never will be. Welcome is not limited though.
BC is correct in my opinion. The LDS church needs and wants to maintain the purity of their particular "gospel" message and doctrinal beliefs.
You can be a NOM, a doubter, or even a complete non-believer...just keep your opinions to yourself.
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Re: All in? No place for NOMs
The feminist Laurel Thatcher Ulrich has been expressing her views without any trouble.
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Re: All in? No place for NOMs
The feminist Laurel Thatcher Ulrich has been expressing her views without any trouble.
So has the apostate Harry Reid. I doubt he says those things in Church though if indeed he even goes to Church.
Machina Sublime
Satan's Plan Deconstructed.
Your Best Resource On Joseph Smith's Polygamy.
Conservatism is the Gospel of Christ and the Plan of Salvation in Action.
The Degeneracy Of Progressivism.
Satan's Plan Deconstructed.
Your Best Resource On Joseph Smith's Polygamy.
Conservatism is the Gospel of Christ and the Plan of Salvation in Action.
The Degeneracy Of Progressivism.
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Re: All in? No place for NOMs
People do what they have to do. Not everyone can be a fanatic.
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Re: All in? No place for NOMs
BC wrote: A simple example would be that I cannot generally participate on a NOM message board by saying whatever I please.
You're right about that! LOLI must say, you are a very good boy on my site.
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liz3564 wrote:I must say, you are a very good boy on my site.
I can't imagine that.
"It doesn't seem fair, does it Norm--that I should have so much knowledge when there are people in the world that have to go to bed stupid every night." -- Clifford C. Clavin, USPS
"¡No contaban con mi astucia!" -- El Chapulin Colorado
"¡No contaban con mi astucia!" -- El Chapulin Colorado