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Thanks, I'm sorry. I'd be glad to take it down. Maybe I can. I'll give it a try.

I would, if I force myself!

Thanks for the information. I have been dealing with some health problems. Wish I could blame my behavior on that, but it has caused some lack of sleep. Every time I go to bed, my neck and head throb. It's only when I'm laying down. And I've dealt with a constant cough, congestion and no hearing in one ear. Maybe it's all related. It just won't go away. So there's my lame excuse. I may need to be on "limited" again, haha. Because that was really rude to post that, I'm serious too.

It was from a high school friend who posted it on FB. I did not do my due diligence as far as fact checking each item. But Christians in general in the early years have done some horrible things.

I think you spoke very well, and will contribute well to this board. I appreciate your thoughts on this, and agree about the big list thing. Some on here were previous LDS and joined the Catholic church so you're in good company as far as thinking you could be a Catholic if you weren't LDS. I have nothing against the current Catholic church, just not loving the beginnings. I just don't know what to believe anymore. It boggles my mind that we can put so much trust in the scriptures if we don't know if they come from God.

I'd love to know what you have up your sleeve.

I came upon this today and it struck me how throughout time it really is man made most of what some believe is from God. How do we delineate them to have a true understanding. I believe the only proof I have of a God is the earth. I don't believe in most man made scripture. I see a lot of harm from men's visions or teachings. How many have to die in the name of religion that still happens to this day? Or how many people have to be harmed in the name of God or people having so called visions. Edited out my original c/p about a certain religion. And that was uncalled for and I apologize to many who were offended. ETA again: Calm shared this post on reddit, and it's now getting comments that discount the list I shared.

Hi Calm, just wondering if you accidentally quoted me, with Stargazer's words.

I like audience reviews more than the critics because I've had the same experience. But I really liked the human story portion of the movie "Civil War" if that helps. It's a wake up call for sure though. There were parts that were amazingly real and I thought it was good acting too. At first I wanted to leave the theater because I couldn't handle the reality of what could happen with all the guns out there. I might hear from the gun owners but I do have issues with the massive amount of assault weapons there are.

I will do some research, I actually know the attorney that worked on the case involving Ballard, but he isn't a very close acquaintance. But believe this information should now be public knowledge. Maybe @smac97 will be able to help.

I have wanted to watch sorta, so maybe I'll give it a try. Thanks!

Can't agree more.

https://www.fairlatterdaysaints.org/archive/publications/spencers-visions-of-glory#:~:text=Visions of Glory's portrayal of,contradict LDS scripture and prophets.

I wonder if the companion was slightly afraid of this guy too. My son, I learned way after my son fulfilled his mission, was practically beat up after asking his companion for the missionary phone because his companion was under a blanket speaking to his girlfriend from home, back when they had more restrictions. And the dude was much larger than my son who is pretty short. And the mission president beg'd my son to hold off on getting a transfer because this guy had anger issues and the only one that could get along with him at the moment was my son. But luckily after a couple of weeks the violent companion was transferred out of there. He basically hit my son a couple of times, so not really beat up. But I think it's the same no matter how many hits.

I sat through the whole meeting. I think it's going to be a go. But who knows.

Looking forward to it, welcome!!

I've been banned twice and forgiven twice. But can't remember the number of years, but several.

Ditto!

Interesting interview with Ryan, once a very good friend of Tim Ballard's. Also, I am dying for Thom Harrison to take some responsibility for the problems that Visions of Glory propagated. From deaths (Tylee, JJ, Tammy, Charles) and to Tim's alleged sexual abuse of several women to loss of money for those that put all their money into preparing for the end of times to just loss all around. How do we decipher from truth and from someone's so called visions? Of course in the LDS church, it all started with a vision. And that leads people to believe they have visions themselves. Or maybe their NDE's make some in the church believe that they have an opening to the other side. What get's into people's minds???? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Sxo4ogVRiI

I've thought about this on occasion, and then it comes to me if you could lie, and that's where I say nope, Calm wouldn't do that. Of course there are times people lie for the health and care of others... but I'll take your word for it. I just wanted to say how there are occasions for lying.

The good ole' days! I wonder where they are now, those you mentioned.

Depending on what religion is using these references I guess.

Does the church still learn or post about the Lectures of Faith. I thought that was a discontinued reference.

This!

Good for you, it is possible!