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2,,4,,6,,8, come on folks let's speculate. Such an idea has been thrown around in the past. It is probably based on following the concept that God was once like us and has progressed. If that is true , then progressing to get a place to create spirits and place mortals is not a huge jump in logic. That said , it is pure speculation without firm scriptural backing. Broad scripture interpretation of statements like we will inherit ALL the God has, can lead to such thinking. Personally, I have a tall shelf set aside for these kinds of ideas.

Perhaps BYU fans could start the chant " Bless your heart " 👿

We tend to think of blessings as always good and pleasant . Is it a blessing to be sick? Is it a blessing to have financial troubles ? Would it have been a blessing to humanity if the Father had granted Christ's prayer to remove the ' cup ' ?

There is an ongoing war in Nigeria that seems to focus on Christians particularly. Does anyone know how this is affecting the LDS population ? Links would be appreciated.

Three sort of related thoughts. 1. Christ was a carpenter, No ? I have yet to meet a carpenter who has never smacked his thumb with a hammer or cut himself with a saw. Jesus may even have ( heaven forbid ) said ' dad gum it ! ' when he did so. 2. Contrary to world opinion, it IS possible for a human being to live 33 years and still be celibate yet fully functional. 3. Many NDE reports say that when their life review was shown , they were able to " feel " the pain and suffering of those they sinned against. If a mere mortal can have that experience , I see no reason why Christ could not have felt the pain and suffering of all people.

Hang on. I have a quibble with the OP commentary. The Master in the parable admits that he is a tough boss, so apparently the servant did know the Master's personality. The servant was admonished because he did not even make the slightest attempt to make money in the safest way. This also has a modern connection to our society.

On any particular day where I live , I can go from a short sleeved T-shirt to a long sleeved flannel shirt to a heavy down jacket. It is not a matter of modesty but of survival ! Leave too much skin exposed and you pay for it. 🥶

IIRC , soldiers , particularly in war zones, are granted considerable leeway with changes to garments. That includes dyeing them and even so much as carrying just the marks in a pocket. The garments are symbolic as are the marks. Any reference to ' modesty ' is secondary at best and an extension to a cultural influence .

" lsd scriptures " ?? Are they quoting Captain Kirk ? If you know , you know . 😁

Phonetic spelling and very accidental pun.

This gives us a small incite into what the Hebrews have been dealing with for centuries.

Charity ?

I may have seen this movie before. " The Ballard of Jonesing Wails " 🥴