08-19-2008, 04:01 PM | #51 | |
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If you don't agree with something, fine, don't agree, but to question EVERY item that comes from SLC is a bit much. And to write about the "old men in SLC" handing out their version of things, questioning if it is revelation, or just something those "old timers" have come up with, well makes you wonder how fully invested someone truly is? I too have friends who are now members of other churches; Baptists, Catholics, Methodists, and they feel great there. They are receiving the fellowship they desire without having to toe the line of Mormonism, its a win win situation. I say go where you are comfortable, you will end up there in the long run eventually, as when we die we will go and fit in where we are most comfortable. |
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08-19-2008, 04:05 PM | #52 | |
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08-19-2008, 04:08 PM | #53 |
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That means he likes you, T-Blue. He likes you a lot. Your presence is very validating.
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Give 'em Hell, Cougars!!! Religion rises inevitably from our apprehension of our own death. To give meaning to meaninglessness is the endless quest of all religion. When death becomes the center of our consciousness, then religion authentically begins. Of all religions that I know, the one that most vehemently and persuasively defies and denies the reality of death is the original Mormonism of the Prophet, Seer and Revelator, Joseph Smith. |
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Do you think it doesn't pain me that the religion of my youth and ancestors (seven generations back!) is such a miasma of impoverished art, darkly archaic values, and false pride?
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08-19-2008, 04:35 PM | #55 | |
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Whatever. I never really liked poetry. I have a fence to mend.
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08-19-2008, 04:35 PM | #56 | |
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No. I think it actually energizes you and gives you some portion of your raison d'etre.
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08-19-2008, 04:41 PM | #57 |
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creek's got it right, you revel in it, it drunkens you, a euphoric feeling of warmth and peace. It is your narcotic. You lament that Tex hasn't "hooked you up" as much lately.
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Give 'em Hell, Cougars!!! Religion rises inevitably from our apprehension of our own death. To give meaning to meaninglessness is the endless quest of all religion. When death becomes the center of our consciousness, then religion authentically begins. Of all religions that I know, the one that most vehemently and persuasively defies and denies the reality of death is the original Mormonism of the Prophet, Seer and Revelator, Joseph Smith. |
08-19-2008, 04:50 PM | #58 | |
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The thing I dont get....aren't they old men?
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08-19-2008, 05:48 PM | #59 |
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I'm here to help folks.
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