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Forum: Religion 01-03-2010, 02:02 PM

Replies: 6 Mormons, among the scientifically most ignorant Views: 1,126 Posted By Gifted Fish By the way, how is it that 21% of atheists... By the way, how is it that 21% of atheists believe in God (in the full report)? Seems like there's a bit of a problem there.

Forum: Religion 01-03-2010, 01:49 PM

Replies: 11 Signaturi Views: 1,686 Posted By Gifted Fish I didn't realize the author meant the term as... I didn't realize the author meant the term as being derogatory until I got down to the stuff about supporting the feminist/lesbian movement within the church. Seemed pretty reasonable to me, but...

Forum: Religion 08-26-2008, 11:19 PM

Replies: 42 Book of Mormon Stories Views: 7,078 Posted By Gifted Fish Timing on this thread is funny because we just... Timing on this thread is funny because we just sang the song a few days ago in our family for the first time in months/years. When my wife and I instinctively put our two fingers behinds our heads,...

Forum: Religious Studies 08-20-2008, 10:13 PM

Replies: 12 Givens, By the Hand of Mormon Views: 3,508 Posted By Gifted Fish I liked the book for its explanation of the role... I liked the book for its explanation of the role of the BofM historically in the church. I read it awhile ago, and it was the first time I really became aware of how JS used the book not so much for...

Forum: Religion 07-22-2008, 10:55 PM

Replies: 1 Marvin Perkins on CNN Views: 602 Posted By Gifted Fish Perkins on "Mormon Miscellaneous" was an... Perkins on "Mormon Miscellaneous" was an interesting podcast (it is the most recent episode on itunes). I appreciate his explanation of the interpretation of dark/black skin, but it doesn't make...

Forum: Religion 07-22-2008, 10:35 PM

Replies: 5 Mormonstories podcast Views: 770 Posted By Gifted Fish My understanding is Dehlin took a new job, either... My understanding is Dehlin took a new job, either on the East Coast or maybe overseas and was going to be away from the podcast for awhile. That and his new gig at Sunstone (executive director, or...

Forum: Religion 05-23-2008, 07:20 PM

Replies: 17 Blessing of Children Views: 1,174 Posted By Gifted Fish My vote is for #2. I've done four blessings -... My vote is for #2. I've done four blessings - two each way - and being a bit of a grammatical fascist, the second way seems right, even if less personal. You make plenty of direct references to the...

Forum: Religion 05-15-2008, 10:11 PM

Replies: 17 What is the policy on non members Views: 1,439 Posted By Gifted Fish I went to roundtable once. First time in seven... I went to roundtable once. First time in seven years as a scoutmaster. I will never go back. The leaders who go are at least 75% nuts, and the guy running the show was handing out a flier for what...

Forum: Religion 05-13-2008, 05:21 PM

Replies: 19 Rocky and other LDS Singles Views: 1,397 Posted By Gifted Fish Funniest line in the story (besides the attempt... Funniest line in the story (besides the attempt to raise excitement for the Ricker's speech): "The field is white for Mormon men. We always need more men (at these events)," he said. ...

Forum: Religion 05-13-2008, 04:55 PM

Replies: 119 For those of you who have experienced major doubts... Views: 10,580 Posted By Gifted Fish Besides the fact that I'm not female, you've... Besides the fact that I'm not female, you've pretty much described me exactly. I don't believe in the signs and symbols of the temple, for example, but I go occasionally (when my wife drags me),...

Forum: Religion 05-09-2008, 03:03 PM

Replies: 16 Looking for a new Avatar? Views: 1,152 Posted By Gifted Fish He looks truly disinterested in this one. Can't... He looks truly disinterested in this one. Can't tell if he's turned off by the coffee or that business executives are really this boring. Probably should retitle this as "lawyer." ...

Forum: Religion 05-09-2008, 02:58 PM

Replies: 16 Looking for a new Avatar? Views: 1,152 Posted By Gifted Fish Why is the surgeon bothering with a mask and hat?... Why is the surgeon bothering with a mask and hat? Looks like there will be enough hair falling into the open wound irrespective of what the surgeon is wearing. On the other hand, maybe surgy...

Forum: Religion 05-08-2008, 10:47 PM

Replies: 119 For those of you who have experienced major doubts... Views: 10,580 Posted By Gifted Fish One more thing, how does one square the claim... One more thing, how does one square the claim that Joseph was told not to join any church in the FV but then he joined or tried to join the Methodists in the ensuing years? He simply gained...

Forum: Religion 05-08-2008, 10:22 PM

Replies: 119 For those of you who have experienced major doubts... Views: 10,580 Posted By Gifted Fish This explanation has been hard for me to... This explanation has been hard for me to understand -- perhaps it's just my attempt to impose my own logic on another, but I think if I really saw God and Christ, I would have a pretty vivid and...

Forum: Religion 05-05-2008, 09:59 PM

Replies: 4 6 founding mothers for 95% of Native Americans Views: 2,535 Posted By Gifted Fish "Also, a press release from the foundation notes,... "Also, a press release from the foundation notes, 'The study also confirms the presence of genetic subgroups of more rare, less known and geographically limited genetic groups who arrived later.'...

Forum: Religion 04-17-2008, 06:05 PM

Replies: 63 Poll: Polygamy in the Celestial Kingdom Views: 3,806 Posted By Gifted Fish An exalted female with god-like powers (i.e.,... An exalted female with god-like powers (i.e., omnipotence) should have the ability to create an exaltation-worthy companion for herself. Otherwise, her reward for being faithful and playing by the...

Forum: Religion 04-16-2008, 04:58 PM

Replies: 1 Aaronic Priesthood Conferred Twice? Views: 575 Posted By Gifted Fish I don't think this is how Joseph wrote it -... I don't think this is how Joseph wrote it - here's what JSH says: 68 We still continued the work of translation, when, in the ensuing month (May, 1829), we on a certain day went into the woods to...

Forum: Religion 04-15-2008, 11:24 PM

Replies: 1 Aaronic Priesthood Conferred Twice? Views: 575 Posted By Gifted Fish Aaronic Priesthood Conferred Twice? I don't understand the series of events when John the Baptist visited Joseph and Oliver. John visits J&O and confers the Aaronic Priesthood on them. They baptize each other. Then they come out of...

Forum: Religion 04-15-2008, 11:08 PM

Replies: 20 My oldest is getting his papers ready to send in... Views: 1,581 Posted By Gifted Fish No, I think he's still in the church -- actually... No, I think he's still in the church -- actually saw him mentioned in a Church News article awhile back. I will say my comp "turned the other cheek," kissed the guy in response, and repeatedly said,...

Forum: Religion 04-15-2008, 09:43 PM

Replies: 20 My oldest is getting his papers ready to send in... Views: 1,581 Posted By Gifted Fish I assume Latvia may be a pretty tough gig these... I assume Latvia may be a pretty tough gig these days. I was there about 16 years ago, and in one of the classic stories of my mission, we paid a visit to the first baptizee in the country, who...

Forum: Religion 04-15-2008, 09:27 PM

Replies: 22 What sort of class lessons appeal to you? Views: 1,476 Posted By Gifted Fish The only thing that I truly dread is the... The only thing that I truly dread is the time-wasting: "let's break into groups and then report back at the end of class with your group's conclusions on ___." Horribly boring, almost never...

Forum: Introductions 04-15-2008, 09:19 PM

Replies: 18 Greetings Views: 6,253 Posted By Gifted Fish I've run a bunch of marathons and am running a... I've run a bunch of marathons and am running a 50k in a couple weeks. Plan is to do a 50 miler early next year and then the Bear 100 in September 2009. I'm a relatively big guy, and I'll likely...

Forum: Introductions 04-06-2008, 06:11 AM

Replies: 18 Greetings Views: 6,253 Posted By Gifted Fish Greetings Looks like I'm just another among the multitude of lawyers on the board, but thought I'd at least say hello. Poked my head in here awhile back, and after growing tired of the "other board" blather...

Forum: Religion 04-06-2008, 05:47 AM

Replies: 64 Des News asked the question Views: 4,532 Posted By Gifted Fish I agree that the nationality/background of an... I agree that the nationality/background of an apostle probably should not really matter much in substance -- Christ didn't summon his apostles from remote corners of the world. But for those who try...

Forum: Religion 03-31-2008, 10:18 PM

Replies: 10 Grand Narratives and Mormonism Views: 883 Posted By Gifted Fish Why not? Did Joseph reveal all that was... Why not? Did Joseph reveal all that was necessary to reveal, and then upon his death, the spigot shut off? Why did the contents of the D&C essentially stop once Joseph died? Whether you...

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