Tony uk

Yes I am Bluebell. 😊 Although, I am prepared to learn and understand from other people. Especially the LDS.

I would like to add one further point, and I am sure 3DOP can expand further. The early Christians first met on the first day of the week, Sunday, for the breaking of bread. As recognition of Sunday being the day of the resurrection. These early Christians, would have been meeting in the time period, not long after the resurrection. So they would, I expect, have first hand understanding of the matter.

For Christianity to exist, the resurrection of Christ was needed. Jesus commissioning the Apostles to make disciples of all nations. Along with the Holy Spirit at pentacost, gave the Apostles belief, and strength of character to preach of Christ.

Glad you are to make the point far better than I could. Within the Catholic Church, there maybe a lack of education, with regards to this among a minority of people. Outside the Catholic Church, there maybe a lack of understanding on the matter.

As a Roman Catholic, there is an argument against religious imagery, that I have always struggled to grasp. In the RC world we have crucifixes with Christ on the the cross. Also statues of saints, and various artwork on a religious theme. When I hear non RC giving criticism of this. I rarely hear the same people offering criticism of statues in public places of politicians and other notable people. Also artwork, or other imagery.

Until we all learn to live in peace with each other, and overcome issues through dialogue, and patience. Unfortunately, imo, as the status quo exists, there will always be force used as a way of enforcing a view. Those in position of responsibility need to accept there are better ways for making change, than by using force

Once again, I am on the outside looking in on this, but felt the need to contribute. There are women that hold teaching, and leadership roles in the wider world. As well as the important role of mother. So, from my own experience, I have always found a women's influence to be calming, and with a natural to lead and teach. I think that a female influence within a Church is most welcome, even at only local level. And from my own knowledgeable, and limited experience. The LDS have missionaries that are female, just as they have males.

Although there countries are at war, maybe these two are level headed enough to think outside the box so to speak, and are able to get along. Possibly as a result of being missionaries in another European country, or some other reason, their journey as brought them to the USA.

Glad to hear that Tacenda. I very much enjoy learning history, and about the various places and people. Utah it seems, is a good place to learn about. 😁

Prayers assured.

Anaconda is one film, of both versions. That I've not seen yet, hopefully in the future I'll be able to watch in the future.

So true. Always best to leave the big judgements to God.

Thanks Longview

Firstly, I admit, this is a subject matter I am not qualified to add to. I just wanted to add my thoughts. Languages around the world, have progressed, and developed over time. For example, Latin over time forming into what is now referred to as Italian. Other languages especially English being influenced by other languages. Grammar developing and adjusting with time. Also regional dialects of a particular language. I presume Joseph Smith and many others at this time spoke English, with what may constitute a form of dialect(s) of his surroundings, and with the grammar of the time. One as only to look at the works of people like Shakespeare. To see how the English language has evolved over the last few centuries.

Many thanks for your help Calm. 👍

Many thanks for the information, much appreciated.

If the LDS is bringing to the attention of it's members the events leading up to Easter Sunday. Maybe it is just that, bringing to the attention the events, rather than giving them any individual significance within their own right. And just as a point of reference. The Catholic Church refers to Maundy Thursday/Good Friday/Easter Sunday, as the Easter Triduum. Basically, in my understanding of this. Three parts, of a ongoing connected event. Although, a teacher in Catholicism, could give a better account of this than I ever could. And I sincerely hope that one day. Terms such as "Whore of the World" will no longer be used for the Catholic Church, or any other faith or belief.

I imagine, in the early days of Utah. As with a number of other states, it was very much early days. People settling, the land being developed, new business enterprises only just starting up. I expect it would take some time for the state to become organised.

Many thanks for that Manol.

I have had an interest in history since a young. Recently decided to learn about the history of the USA. Although I am familiar with the general history of America, I thought it maybe of interest to dig a bit deeper on the subject matter. Is there anybody on the Dialogue who could point out a good YouTube or online material that may at least give me a good start on the matter. I especially would like to start on the history of Utah. Any suggestions welcome, thanks.

And as I have mentioned a few times on this Dialogue in previous posts. I have high regard for LdS. 👍

Then I take it, your issue is with the Church of Jesus of Latter Day Saints not the Catholic Church.

Rather than get involved in any discussion in this post, I just wanted to add some information, which people here may already be aware of. In the 1960s, the Catholic Church held the Second Vatican Council. One of the many things to occur as a result of this Council. Was for the Catholic Church to become more acceptable of other Christian Churches, and aside from Doctirnal matters. Hence, Pope John Paul 2, the Polish Pope, holding a gathering at Assisi of various Christian Churches, and also other Faiths. To my knowledge I don't think the LDS were not there, for whatever reason. Although differences, I would hope. That we could all offer the hand of friendship to each other, rather than offering condemnation.

Kevin Costner is very much the swashbuckling hero. Alan Rickman, very much the boo-hiss bad guy.

Just catching up on the Kevin Costner Robin Hood Prince of Thieves. Part of my Back to the Past revisit. Looks slightly dated now, some may say that the story is set a few centuries ago, so it would look dated 😁. It is still good fun to watch I think.