Oaks complains about the Christmas cards he gets

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Re: Oaks complains about the Christmas cards he gets

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ahem...

12/26/2014 Church News, "Respecting Others’ Holiday Beliefs, Traditions" (LDS.org)
We love and support one another without regard to which church we attend on our Sabbath, or if we don’t attend at all. We respect and are aware of each other’s beliefs and values. We love our neighbors and the beautiful spirit they bring into our lives.

This is why we often simply say: “Happy Holidays!” because that covers everyone.
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hmm, which of Oaks' three piles would this one go into?

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palerobber wrote:hmm, which of Oaks' three piles would this one go into?

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The Satanic list! Note the evil use of "xmas" rather than keeping the Christ in Christmas!!!!
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Quasimodo wrote:
Ceeboo wrote:
Speaking of next year - I am going to send one too!
It will be signed "Ceeboo from the MDB" - Surely this will create a 4th pile while sorting next year.

Peace,
Ceeboo


Will it have a eight tapirs pulling a sleigh full of salamanders on the front?


Don't be silly, Quasi.

Eight whales pulling a sleigh full of raccoons!
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hagoth7 wrote:
zeezrom wrote:Are we sure this is legit?...

That is a good question.


Here's the talk his Facebook post was taken from...

http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/e ... nt-society

...so yes, 100% legit.
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I think we should all send Oaks a Christmas card this holiday season. Make sure you remember to mention Jesus. My card will have a picture of Rudolph saying "Holy Jesus H. Christ, it's Christmas!!!!"
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Does Raptor Jesus count?

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Dallin Oaks is an apostle, right? I remember hearing all the time about how busy the brethren are (which is why we can't talk to them), what a burden Church administration is, etc. Yet apparently one of them has time to categorize and over-analyze the many, many Christmas cards he gets.
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