This comment seems to demonstrate that Twain may have perused the Book of Mormon but possibly failed to recognize some of the complexities that Grant Hardy has written a whole book about.
I don't think it is reasonable to simply take Mark Twain at his word in this respect.
Mark Twain wasn't a theologian. I doubt he spent much time digging deep in that regard.
I like his fiction though! Read it when I was a young lad.
Regards,
MG
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"Clarity from Mormon God only comes in very critical instances like convincing Emma that Joseph needed to sleep with other women."
--drumdude, 02-28-2026
This comment seems to demonstrate that Twain may have perused the Book of Mormon but possibly failed to recognize some of the complexities that Grant Hardy has written a whole book about.
I don't think it is reasonable to simply take Mark Twain at his word in this respect.
Mark Twain wasn't a theologian. I doubt he spent much time digging deep in that regard.
I like his fiction though! Read it when I was a young lad.
Regards,
MG
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Thank you.]
Umm...am I not able to punctuate the way I want to now?
I had my reasons for doing so.
Are punctuation requirements and expectations in the board rules?
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Umm...am I not able to punctuate the way I want to now?
I had my reasons for doing so.
Are punctuation requirements and expectations in the board rules?
Regards,
MG
Flagrant refusal to abide by the board owner's instruction. This is like being at a party and the host asks you, politely, to use a coaster instead of putting your glass down on the sideboard’s surface. In response you say you’ll do what you want and won’t use coasters if you choose not to. You lack even basic manners.
Premise 1. Eyewitness testimony is notoriously unreliable.
Premise 2. The best evidence for the Book of Mormon is eyewitness testimony.
Conclusion. Therefore, the best evidence for the Book of Mormon is notoriously unreliable.
Yes. Here’s a simple example from the book "The individual is the product of his environment and the environment is the product of the individual." This is Hubbard discussing the relationship between mind and body. I suggest you do your own research using this book.
Thanks! That's pretty complex! In your opinion do you think that Dianetics leads a person towards Christ?
For reference, I’m reporting all the posts where you’re not complying with Shades instructions on spacing.
Premise 1. Eyewitness testimony is notoriously unreliable.
Premise 2. The best evidence for the Book of Mormon is eyewitness testimony.
Conclusion. Therefore, the best evidence for the Book of Mormon is notoriously unreliable.
Umm...am I not able to punctuate the way I want to now?
I had my reasons for doing so.
Are punctuation requirements and expectations in the board rules?
Regards,
MG
Flagrant refusal to abide by the board owner's instruction. This is like being at a party and the host asks you, politely, to use a coaster instead of putting your glass down on the sideboard’s surface. In response you say you’ll do what you want and won’t use coasters if you choose not to. You lack even basic manners.
My reasoning behind separating these comments through the use of a period to emphasize each statement individually.
Personally, I don't see a problem with that.
Yes, they may have been pretty strong statements, and by the way, they weren't responded to.
Punctuation was the story of the day!
Hmm...
When all else fails, go after the punctuation!
I'm not interested in going off tangent with you on this IHQ.
Flagrant refusal to abide by the board owners instruction. This is like being at a party and the host asks you, politely, to use a coaster instead of putting your glass down on the sideboard’s surface. In response you say you’ll do what you want and won’t use coasters if you choose not to. You lack even basic manners.
My reasoning behind separating these comments through the use of a period to emphasize each statement individually. Personally, I don't see a problem with that. Yes, they may have been pretty strong statements, and by the way, they weren't responded to. Punctuation was the story of the day! Hmm...When all else fails, go after the punctuation! I'm not interested in going off tangent with you on this IHQ.
Regards,
MG
Your reasoning is irrelevant. Dr. Shades's instruction is.
You’ve been specifically asked by the owner of the board to change how you post, your response has been to give him the middle finger.
Premise 1. Eyewitness testimony is notoriously unreliable.
Premise 2. The best evidence for the Book of Mormon is eyewitness testimony.
Conclusion. Therefore, the best evidence for the Book of Mormon is notoriously unreliable.
Your reasoning is irrelevant. Dr. Shades's instruction is.
You’ve been specifically asked by the owner of the board to change how you post, your response has been to give him the middle finger.
And to project his own thought process--"Methinks we are observing another strategy being used to act as a cover for presenting bad information and/or bad arguments."
Wow. He regularly projects, but that is an incredibly specific projection.
My reasoning behind separating these comments through the use of a period to emphasize each statement individually. Personally, I don't see a problem with that. Yes, they may have been pretty strong statements, and by the way, they weren't responded to. Punctuation was the story of the day! Hmm...When all else fails, go after the punctuation! I'm not interested in going off tangent with you on this IHQ. Regards,
MG
Your reasoning is irrelevant. Dr. Shades's instruction is.
You’ve been specifically asked by the owner of the board to change how you post, your response has been to give him the middle finger.
No. That's not what I'm doing. I believe that my punctuation use is just fine. I've been making posts for years and this 'infraction' has been unnoticed and unmentioned.
Why?
I think there is something else going on here. The post from Shades truly caught me by surprise. But again, maybe nothing should surprise me here anymore.
Are we looking for technicalities to squelch free speech now??
Amazing.
And then...above all else going on in the world...you jump on THAT bandwagon?
Your reasoning is irrelevant. Dr. Shades's instruction is.
You’ve been specifically asked by the owner of the board to change how you post, your response has been to give him the middle finger.
No. That's not what I'm doing. I believe that my punctuation use is just fine.
What you believe is irrelevant. What Dr. Shades has requested is relevant. Why can’t you simply obey his request?
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Premise 1. Eyewitness testimony is notoriously unreliable.
Premise 2. The best evidence for the Book of Mormon is eyewitness testimony.
Conclusion. Therefore, the best evidence for the Book of Mormon is notoriously unreliable.
In your opinion do you think that Dianetics leads a person towards Christ?
