Water Dog wrote:there has been no revelation received by leadership since 1978, and that I don't agree with the cultural interpretation of the WOW.
You are forgetting the great "oral sex is unholy, unnatural, and impure" revelation of 1982. And the "no two earrings" revelation of 2000. And the "don't ask the congregation to follow along in their scriptures" revelation of 2008. It's a continuous melody and thundering appeal!
"The Church is authoritarian, tribal, provincial, and founded on a loosely biblical racist frontier sex cult."--Juggler Vain "The lds church is the Amway of religions. Even with all the soap they sell, they still manage to come away smelling dirty."--Some Schmo
"The Church is authoritarian, tribal, provincial, and founded on a loosely biblical racist frontier sex cult."--Juggler Vain "The lds church is the Amway of religions. Even with all the soap they sell, they still manage to come away smelling dirty."--Some Schmo
Water Dog wrote:I have plenty of other beliefs which I am reticent to share though which likely would put me in the NOM camp, for instance the fact that there has been no revelation received by leadership since 1978, and that I don't agree with the cultural interpretation of the WOW.
Have you not heard of the number of earrings per ear revelation? The new mission age eligibility revelation? The Pepsi Revelation?
Equality wrote:You are forgetting the great "oral sex is unholy, unnatural, and impure" revelation of 1982. And the "no two earrings" revelation of 2000. And the "don't ask the congregation to follow along in their scriptures" revelation of 2008. It's a continuous melody and thundering appeal!
Follow along in scriptures revelation?
Yes, the first letter sent by Thomas Monson as President of the church, to be read to congregations was this:
Dear Brethren and Sisters:
Use of Scriptures and Visual Aids in Sacrament Meeting and Stake Conference
We are encouraged by the number of Church members who are actively studying the revealed word of the Lord as found in the scriptures. We note with appreciation that many are also bringing their scriptures to Church meetings and using them as the basis for speaking and teaching.
In order to maintain an atmosphere of reverent worship in our sacrament and stake conference meetings, when speakers use scriptures as part of their talks they should not ask the congregation to open their own books to the scriptural reference. Also, members should not use visual aids and their sacrament meeting or stake conference talks. Such teaching methods are more effective in classroom settings and leadership meetings.
We believe these adjustments will enhance the spirit of our worship services,
Sincerely yours,
The First Presidency
"The Church is authoritarian, tribal, provincial, and founded on a loosely biblical racist frontier sex cult."--Juggler Vain "The lds church is the Amway of religions. Even with all the soap they sell, they still manage to come away smelling dirty."--Some Schmo
Water Dog wrote: I would accept that our notion of God isn't complete, but I don't envision a flying spaghetti monster and find such an idea to be idiotic.
You clearly know nothing of His Noodly Goodness. I implore you to acquire a copy of The Gospel of the FSM and educate yourself on the Truth of Pastafarianism.
Pastafari stands alone!
As soon as you concern yourself with the 'good' and 'bad' of your fellows, you create an opening in your heart for maliciousness to enter. Testing, competing with, and criticizing others weaken and defeat you. - O'Sensei
As soon as you concern yourself with the 'good' and 'bad' of your fellows, you create an opening in your heart for maliciousness to enter. Testing, competing with, and criticizing others weaken and defeat you. - O'Sensei
Servant, I am wondering if New Order Mormonism might share more in common with Progressive Christianity than a return to an orthodox deity.
You might try the burning cross test: Place a NOM near a burning cross and see if he is attracted to it or walks away. If he walks away, he is definitely not orthodox material.
Quasimodo wrote:Obviously, we're a pretty bad bunch, here. Maybe Servant (clever and appropriate name) could find a board that better meets his requirements.
I would hate to think that Servant was wasting his time with the likes of us.