From a neighbor: “I remember that she took away their Christmas one year,” the male neighbor said, “and she would say things like ‘They’re not repenting correctly,’ which is a Mormon term for ‘they’re sinning.’ Just complete insanity.”
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I couldn't see where in this thread "success" was mentioned. Did I miss something?
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Worthy Dictionary meaning: adjective,wor·thi·er, wor·thi·est. 1. having adequate or great merit, character, or value: a worthy successor. 2. of commendable excellence or merit; deserving of one's time, attention, interest, work, trouble, etc.: a book worthy of praise; a person worthy to lead. Mormon meaning: A sexually pure tithe payer
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I predict no trial for Chad. Lori's trial practically convicted him. I think he'll plead. He's still eligible for the death penalty and as much as he loves death and craves another NDE, I think he'll opt for LWP. His lawyers will probably drag it out to collect max $$ for themselves in legal fees prior to the plead. Prison is a good place for both of them. Look how many of the 144,000 (72,
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DlCAjmmUIY
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You must, MUST listen to Lori Vallow Daybell's statement to the court. If anyone has any doubt about what religion can do to one's mental health, this should put it to rest.
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The brethren would do well to recommend substituting "An Immense World", a fabulously enlighting tome by Ed Yong for the boring Book of Mormon. Members would be much better off. Oripulaton by manatees is only one of the bazillion fascinating facts and descriptions of unique sensory systems that inform the lives our fellow earthy creatures. Examples: the heat seeking pits of snake
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Asking for a friend.
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Is it an eye-opening look at sex-trafficking or an LDS/QANON exploitation. Is Tim related to Elder Ballard? Why did Disney shelve the film? Is crowd-sourced Angel films an LDS company? Have you seen the movie? Thoughts?
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Isaac Haight's body will be exhumed from Thatcher AZ and moved to the Cedar City Cemetary where he will be intered next to 3 of his wives. A ceremony honoring him will be held Sept. 16.'23. https://www.ksl.com/article/50679854/137-years-after-his-death-pioneer-isaac-c-haights-body-to-be-moved-from-arizona-to-cedar-city
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What legitimate interest does the LDS Church, or any church have in people's private intimate lives? What is the moral rationale for churches to concern themselves with sexual behavior? Absistence for teenagers might be a good idea, (I don't know!) But what business is it of the Church? I'm guessing that the original intrusion into that aspect of people's lives might have been a concern fo
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https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/mormon-church-multibillion-investment-fund-sec-settlement-rcna71603 ****In a statement, the church said that, starting in 2000, its Ensign Peak investment management group "received and relied upon legal counsel regarding how to comply with its reporting obligations while attempting to maintain the privacy of the portfolio."**** Wou
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I looked at their site and could find no words or combinations of words connected to the LDS church that brought up a charity. Do they register as a charity? Or is it just "trust us"?
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If they know about the money,($150 - $200 Billion) they surely know they don't need any more. Why do they keep preaching "pay your tithing first". Is it about control? Obedience? Do they get a commission? Why is it their first and most important instruction to the flock?
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Jesus says that in heaven "there will be no marriage nor given of marriage" Matthew 22:30. I think that means it will be a free-for-all.
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Incredible interview with Aldrich's birth father. https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/im-sorry-i-let-my-son-down-father-of-accused-colorado-club-shooter-speaks-out/509-6c4ad66e-35ef-41a5-9255-bca31cea3a73
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Anderson Lee Aldrich's grandfather, Randy Voepel, compared the Jan 6 riot to the American Revolution, ie. "Lexington and Concord" https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/21/us/anderson-lee-aldrich-colorado-springs-shooting-suspect/index.html From the report: "He changed his name about 6 years ago In 2016, the suspect – then known as Nicholas F. Brink – petitioned a Texas court to ch
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His mother Laura Voepel was an active member who sought various kinds of assistance for her son - a bed, boxing lessons, an attorney. Her son had threatened her with a bomb. She was active on women's LDS social media pages. Church spokesman claims Aldrich "wasn't active for some time" but he was only 22. How long ago could he have been active? https://www.newsweek.com/colorado-s
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''My ex-wife was a Mormon,'' Redford tells me. ''The Church tried to convert me several times. They threw the best guys they had at me, I'm telling you. And the fact is I do respect the Mormon culture, though I'm not so happy about their attitude toward Utah's environment. They call this state their promised land. I just wish they'd treat it more like one.''
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"Stanford just had a skit during halftime called “gay chicken” involving two women getting married “for time and all eternity” and then being told to “be fruitful and multiply and replenish the earth.”
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If you can't beat 'em, pretend like you're joining them.
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I demand to be counted!
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Consider just a few instances of lives being devastated by the policies and actions of the LDS Church's so-called leaders: Perps protected by the church: Michael Jensen in West Virginia. Sex abuse. Carl Matthew Johnson, Davis Co. Utah. Sex abuse. Paul Adams in Arizona. Sex abuse. Joseph L Bishop in Utah. Sex abuse. Maynard McFarland in San Diego. Sex abuse. Add the passi
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EOD, always stirring the heathen stew pot!
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I first recall that word from art class, years and years ago, and not a common usage. It seems somewhere in the past 15 years, someone used it in politics, or psychology, to describe something they couldn't describe and it became "word of the day"! We all love the feel of a new word coming out of our mouths!
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This was fascinating. And Heather was impressive. Before all this this came crashing, she was high up in church leadership and a diligent, faithful member. Heather talked about her relationship with Chad and Tammy. She was very clear and fair, but gave the impression that Chad was jealous of his other brothers' successes and education, especially Heather's husband, Matt. Heather had never
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With the sexual assault cases against Scieintologist Danny Masterson and Ex-Scientologist Paul Haggis in today's news spotlight as well as the Netflix series with former Scientologists Leah Remini and Mike Rinder, the famous cult is airing flashy Scienitologist commercials. Will that have any effect on the cases and or membership? What an insideous organization!
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I believe Carl Sagan was ever attempting to deliver his unique and beautiful understandings of science to a world reliant on "God" in a way that respected belief but clearly showed the limits of religion. His use of biblial language reveals the bridge he uses as he seeks to connect with the religous community: "higher power", "Dragons of Eden", "Forgiv
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HB Allow me to repeat myself. Who created God? is the question that brings MANY of us to atheism. If it didn't cause YOU to be an atheist, it's fine with me. Wondering about the universe is a much more interesting issue to me than wondering about God in whom I do not believe. If you wish to argue the possibility of a Master Creator I have no interest in countering your pin-dancing
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