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fusnik11 · 04-03-2006, 03:49 PM

in conference were very general in their counsel? (meaning many religions could benefit from the words spoken)

any think grace was emphasized more than usual?

OhioBlue · 04-03-2006, 07:55 PM

I don't know about the more general thing. I mean, it IS after all called General Conference.

But I did sense an emphasis on understanding, mercy, grace. Admonishments to slow down the judgment and stop being angry and bitter. Emphasis on the help of the Lord to get us through even the most difficult of life's experiences and conditions (I loved Holland's talk perhaps the most).

I'm with you: I don't know if it actually was more pronounced than in previous conferences, but it felt that way. I'm usually one to listen for that message and to notice when it is voiced, and I noticed it a lot this conference.

SoCalCoug · 04-04-2006, 03:55 AM

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But I did sense an emphasis on understanding, mercy, grace. Admonishments to slow down the judgment and stop being angry and bitter.

That proves to me that general authorities are reading Cougarboard.

MikeWaters · 04-04-2006, 04:12 AM

I think the only good thing about me being made a GA would be that it would probably cause the apostasy of 25% of cougarboard.

:lol:

Jeff Lebowski · 04-04-2006, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

I think the only good thing about me being made a GA would be that it would probably cause the apostasy of 25% of cougarboard.

:lol:

Come on, Mike. You would be the first one to apostatize if that call came down.

SeattleUte · 04-04-2006, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by fusnik11

in conference were very general in their counsel? (meaning many religions could benefit from the words spoken)

any think grace was emphasized more than usual?

I bet the word "Lamanite" was not once uttered. Am I right? That would be a huge difference from 25 years ago, give or take.

All-American · 04-04-2006, 06:50 AM

Look, I know the big thing around here is to bash the idea that native americans are related to the Lamanites, but there's a lot more than mormon tradition indicating its validity.

If the native americans are not descendants at least in part of the lamanites, please explain these verses:

D&C 28: 8

8 And now, behold, I say unto you that you shall go unto the Lamanites and preach my gospel unto them; and inasmuch as they receive thy teachings thou shalt cause my church to be established among them; and thou shalt have revelations, but write them not by way of commandment.

D&C 28: 9

9 And now, behold, I say unto you that it is not revealed, and no man knoweth where the city Zion shall be built, but it shall be given hereafter. Behold, I say unto you that it shall be on the borders by the Lamanites.

D&C 28: 14

14 And thou shalt assist to settle all these things, according to the covenants of the church, before thou shalt take thy journey among the Lamanites.

D&C 30: 6

6 And be you afflicted in all his afflictions, ever lifting up your heart unto me in prayer and faith, for his and your deliverance; for I have given unto him power to build up my church among the Lamanites;

D&C 32: 2

2 And that which I have appointed unto him is that he shall go with my servants, Oliver Cowdery and Peter Whitmer, Jun., into the wilderness among the Lamanites.

Limited geography theory does not exclude the possibility that Lamanites could have left genetic traces in other tribes. These verses, in fact, almost require it.

DrumNFeather · 04-04-2006, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

I think the only good thing about me being made a GA would be that it would probably cause the apostasy of 25% of cougarboard.

:lol:

Read it some time, some of them are halfway there already.

ute4ever · 04-04-2006, 11:23 PM

Elder Oaks stated General Authorities teach general principles to a general audience. With that being said, I've never heard anything overly profound during the sessions.

MikeWaters · 04-05-2006, 03:10 AM

GBH caught my attention when he said "you will never hear a talk like this".

I was a little perplexed by his talk. Nostalgia. A link to the past. Personal details.

I think he was sending the message, that though the stalwarts pass on, the church continues.

Perhaps he had moments when he wondered what the future will hold. But now he knows that we are but actors on the stage and the Director is in control.

His talk had the elment of "he who can hear let him hear." I think. But who knows.

04-03-2006, 03:49 PM	#1
fusnik11 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,506	anyone feel many talks given.... in conference were very general in their counsel? (meaning many religions could benefit from the words spoken) any think grace was emphasized more than usual?

04-04-2006, 06:50 AM	#7
All-American Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 3,420	Look, I know the big thing around here is to bash the idea that native americans are related to the Lamanites, but there's a lot more than mormon tradition indicating its validity. If the native americans are not descendants at least in part of the lamanites, please explain these verses: D&C 28: 8 8 And now, behold, I say unto you that you shall go unto the Lamanites and preach my gospel unto them; and inasmuch as they receive thy teachings thou shalt cause my church to be established among them; and thou shalt have revelations, but write them not by way of commandment. D&C 28: 9 9 And now, behold, I say unto you that it is not revealed, and no man knoweth where the city Zion shall be built, but it shall be given hereafter. Behold, I say unto you that it shall be on the borders by the Lamanites. D&C 28: 14 14 And thou shalt assist to settle all these things, according to the covenants of the church, before thou shalt take thy journey among the Lamanites. D&C 30: 6 6 And be you afflicted in all his afflictions, ever lifting up your heart unto me in prayer and faith, for his and your deliverance; for I have given unto him power to build up my church among the Lamanites; D&C 32: 2 2 And that which I have appointed unto him is that he shall go with my servants, Oliver Cowdery and Peter Whitmer, Jun., into the wilderness among the Lamanites. Limited geography theory does not exclude the possibility that Lamanites could have left genetic traces in other tribes. These verses, in fact, almost require it. __________________ εν αρχη ην ο λογος

04-03-2006, 07:55 PM	#2
OhioBlue Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 469	I don't know about the more general thing. I mean, it IS after all called General Conference. But I did sense an emphasis on understanding, mercy, grace. Admonishments to slow down the judgment and stop being angry and bitter. Emphasis on the help of the Lord to get us through even the most difficult of life's experiences and conditions (I loved Holland's talk perhaps the most). I'm with you: I don't know if it actually was more pronounced than in previous conferences, but it felt that way. I'm usually one to listen for that message and to notice when it is voiced, and I noticed it a lot this conference.

04-04-2006, 04:12 AM	#4
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	I think the only good thing about me being made a GA would be that it would probably cause the apostasy of 25% of cougarboard. :lol:

04-04-2006, 11:23 PM	#9
ute4ever I must not tell lies Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 5,103	Elder Oaks stated General Authorities teach general principles to a general audience. With that being said, I've never heard anything overly profound during the sessions.

04-05-2006, 03:10 AM	#10
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	GBH caught my attention when he said "you will never hear a talk like this". I was a little perplexed by his talk. Nostalgia. A link to the past. Personal details. I think he was sending the message, that though the stalwarts pass on, the church continues. Perhaps he had moments when he wondered what the future will hold. But now he knows that we are but actors on the stage and the Director is in control. His talk had the elment of "he who can hear let him hear." I think. But who knows.