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I watched a youtube short on this, be aware that triggering is likely: congressional hearing on transwomen in prisons - Search Videos (bing.com)

There are those who misread/misapply doctrine and then there are those who not only dive into the deep end but dig a hole in the bottom of the pool.

The scriptures are very clear as to how to be saved. ( that was sarcasm for the impaired )

If only the Church had some sort of program that might address the situation...👿

Would we say that , at least prior to 1830 , Joseph was spiritual but not religious ?

IIRC there has been a significant increase in the number of people who, on a census form, check 'not affiliated ' when asked about religion. I assume that this group of spiritual but not religious would be there.

So, how is the word ' decaf ' said ?

I just go with "stickers "

For those " of little faith " , always cut a couple of spare keys just in case.

If you have ever dealt with a four year old's question why? you will be aware that any answer is always followed by another WHY? question and then another. 😜

FYI , with a new temple being built in Lethbridge, when done , there will be a massive reno to Cardston. Hopefully only the interior will change and not the outside, which is unique. I also hope they do not lose all of the lighting and furniture touches which were influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright.

BEDMAS I don't think one should be changing the traditional order willy nilly, but I also think it is not like the baptismal prayer where it is set by ancient scripture.

In my youth there was a gentleman in town that was said to have the gift of healing. Also in a neighboring town a man also had this gift and , in conversation , said he had to be very sure that the healing was God's will because if he pronounced a healing , it would always happen. I have not heard of such a person for the last 60 years. Maybe that is because of medical advancements now .

I realize that some/all of the gifts of the Spirit are sacred events , and it may be that I have not been paying attention, but there does not seem to be an emphasis on obtaining these gifts for oneself. There are also signs that follow those that believe but we avoid them because other groups have strongly adopted them. in the early days of the church there was a bit of chaos with visions and prophecies galore so I see the tendency to be more circumspect. That said, have we de-emphasized the gifts too much ?

Thanks Calm, as always a fount of information.

I think most would agree that polygamy while Joseph lived was a bit of a mess and eventually became more of a " well regulated procedure " . On a tangential note, I read somewhere that Brigham was quite lenient when it came to the ladies wanting a divorce in polygamous marriages. Can anyone confirm ?

All these were very bad at keeping secrets , seeing that all the miracles made it into the scriptures.

Consider: Joseph Smith JR. watching from the premortal spirit world. Joseph of Egypt watching from the post mortal Spirit world. Joseph the carpenter father watching from a hill or keeping Joseph of Egypt company. Let's not forget Joseph Smith Sr. and Nephi's brother Joseph and the tomb owner Joseph and all the Josès elsewhere in the world. 😁

It is possible that all three watched from a distance.

I think Joseph was out of the picture , otherwise why give Mary's care to John ?

Note that the word 'without ' does not specify order. Had the word ' before ' been used then your argument would carry more weight.

Those who protest by opposing the sustaining always have the option of starting their own religion and many have done so , especially after a vote to sustain a new President,. Those opposed should have PERSONAL knowledge of serious sinful behavior of the person being sustained. Differences on politics is not enough.

A priest ,a minister and a rabbit go into a bar. The bartender asks the rabbit, " What are you doing here ? " The rabbit replies, " Obviously , I'm a typo ! " Sorry, I was triggered by the quote. Perhaps only Kenngo69 will understand.

Just curious, did Moroni wear leather wrist bands ?😶

Patriarchal lineage ??