Bond James Bond wrote:Professor as always Christmas came early. Might I ask that you add to the list.
#11 Bob Bobberson's Allegorical Fables
It would have been higher except that Dr. Shades broke Bob's spirit, creating a writer's block that hasn't thawed yet.
The Annals of the Turley J. Hinton Institute, was the real #1 happening this year.
Let us pray for Bob, that our thoughts may nourish and strengthen his writing resolve and that he may have the necessary moisture and requisite keys to type more mirth and enjoyment for the rest of us. Amen.
Bond James Bond wrote:Professor as always Christmas came early. Might I ask that you add to the list.
#11 Bob Bobberson's Allegorical Fables
It would have been higher except that Dr. Shades broke Bob's spirit, creating a writer's block that hasn't thawed yet.
How do you figure? I made the announcement post on October 4. Bob Bobberson gave us his most recent installment on November 19. When he did so, his thread bumped back up to the very top of the forum, just like it always did.
"Finally, for your rather strange idea that miracles are somehow linked to the amount of gay sexual gratification that is taking place would require that primitive Christianity was launched by gay sex, would it not?"
Jesse Pinkman wrote:I think that what has seriously taken its toll is the loss of his first granddaughter.
I think what may be wearing on him, is that in his heart he knows?
I wouldn't wish the loss of a child or a grandchild on anyone. If that had happened to me I'd be looking a hell of a lot worse than DCP does in that picture. I have nothing but empathy for him with regards to that.
In terms of his belief. He strikes me as slightly desperate to find new ways in which to fight of the doubts. His apologetic blog pieces seem to me to be mainly written to himself.
That said, with the Book of Mormon, we are not dealing with a civilization with no written record. What we are dealing with is a written record with no civilization. (Runtu, Feb 2015)
Doctor Scratch wrote:So, the question is: where does one draw the line between the Church and the Mopologists? . . . The essays *were* handled in a somewhat sneaky, end-around, well-we-have-no-choice-so-we-better-go-ahead-and-disclose-this sort of a way.
In this case, had I discovered it in time, perhaps the Thomas S. Monson/cookie theft incident might have made it into the Top Ten Happenings of Mopologetics list for 2013?
"Finally, for your rather strange idea that miracles are somehow linked to the amount of gay sexual gratification that is taking place would require that primitive Christianity was launched by gay sex, would it not?"
Cam wrote:Serious question. Wouldn't Mormons be happy that an innocent is guaranteed the Celestial kingdom? I understand the grief of a loved one dying, but if you truly felt the child is guaranteed eternal salvation, wouldn't that give you an overriding sense of relief and happiness?
V/R Doc
I believe that the thought of life after death is what brings comfort to all of us who lose loved ones. It is that glimmer of hope that we will be able to see that loved one again. This is also combined with the thought that the loved one we have lost is being comforted and in good company with God, and other family members and friends who have passed away.
Even with keeping these thoughts in our hearts, though, it doesn't negate the sorrow of that person no longer being with us as a part of our daily mortal life.
So you're chasing around a fly and in your world, I'm the idiot?
"Friends don't let friends be Mormon." Sock Puppet, MDB.
Music is my drug of choice.
"And that is precisely why none of us apologize for holding it to the celestial standard it pretends that it possesses." Kerry, MDB _________________
Regarding the derail about Mormon beliefs and how they ought to affect one's feelings at the death of a loved one:
Here is what the D&C says: D&C 42:45-46
45 Thou shalt live together in love, insomuch that thou shalt weep for the loss of them that die, and more especially for those that have not hope of a glorious resurrection.
46 And it shall come to pass that those that die in me shall not taste of death, for it shall be sweet unto them;
It seems to tie ones mourning to love, regardless of whether one hopes for a better or more peaceful hereafter. Fair enough.
vs. 47, OTOH,...
47 And they that die not in me, wo unto them, for their death is bitter.
That's kind of a dickish thing to make doctrine even if consistent with LDS theology.
Anyway, so it is written.
The world is always full of the sound of waves..but who knows the heart of the sea, a hundred feet down? Who knows it's depth? ~ Eiji Yoshikawa
Bazooka wrote:In terms of his belief. He strikes me as slightly desperate to find new ways in which to fight of the doubts. His apologetic blog pieces seem to me to be mainly written to himself.
True...I commented on a blog entry a few week ago and he did not post it...I think he has given up.
Don't take life so seriously in that " sooner or later we are just old men in funny clothes" "Tom 'T-Bone' Wolk"
"Rocks don't speak for themselves" is an unfortunate phrase to use in defense of a book produced by a rock actually 'speaking' for itself... (I have a Question, 5.15.15)
Bazooka wrote:In terms of his belief. He strikes me as slightly desperate to find new ways in which to fight of the doubts. His apologetic blog pieces seem to me to be mainly written to himself.
True...I commented on a blog entry a few week ago and he did not post it...I think he has given up.
Sad, but true. His life is truly a cautionary tale, and a perfect example of what happens when one does not live an authentic life.
"I'm on paid sabbatical from BYU in exchange for my promise to use this time to finish two books."