Mark Beesley Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 It's not free, as all LDS functions are. I believe it's $50 to attend.See post #1 in this topic for the advertisement and pricing.Oh, and it's not for you anyway, it's for those who are trying to destroy The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.LehiThe Compassionate Boldness conference should probably be likened to a FAIR conference rather than an LDS function, and FAIR conferences are not free either.
Mola Ram Suda Ram Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 Ooh.. where at I might see if I can come.If anyone is interested in attending this shin-dig just PM I will let you know when and were.
Rob Bowman Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 On another thread, several LDS participants criticized those who made critical comments about FAIR's new DVD on the Book of Abraham before they had seen it. I agree that it would be inappropriate, unwise, and prejudicial to criticize the DVD before seeing it. Would it not also be inappropriate, unwise, and prejudicial to criticize the CB conference before attending it? I also notice that there seems to be a lot of comments finding fault with the speakers, the money charged for attendance (as if a conference could be done with no costs to anyone), the whole idea of such a conference, etc., and little interest in the topics that will be covered, let alone the substance of what will be said.
Storm Rider Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 I have met some individuals that have left the Church and do appear to be happy, without rancor, just well-suited in their new church home. I have been glad for them. I would go so far as to say that they have found their current place with the aid of the Holy Spirit. There are individuals who will never find a comfortable place in the Church; its tenants and practices will always rub them the wrong way. These are they who are seeking an alternative and I believe God will not leave them out in the cold without guidance. I believe it is not our Father's highest desire, but he still would prefer they be as close as they allow him to be. Good missionary work is not found about the contented and the converted; it is best found among the unhappy, the lost, the disenfranchised, and those that are seeking. This is the rub with these types of events; they miss the most important part of being a missionary. You have to look for the ripened fruit. If you think you can train people to argue better or to know the scriptures better, you will fail every time. Protestants are not well suited when it comes to this approach. LDS tend to know the scriptures so much better than the lay members of other churches.
Vance Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 What kind of person pays good money to be instructed by demonstrated failures?That would be . . . SUCKERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LeSellers Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 The Compassionate Boldness conference should probably be likened to a FAIR conference rather than an LDS function, and FAIR conferences are not free either.I disagree.FAIR does not train "pastors" and missionaries as the misnamed Compassionate Boldness conference does. Our missionary training and pastoral training is all free, as are General Conferences and other similar meetings. I cannot think of any LDS function that in the vaguest of parallels could be like the misleadingly named CB. conference, but if we had one, it would be free.Lehi
Zakuska Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 (edited) On another thread, several LDS participants criticized those who made critical comments about FAIR's new DVD on the Book of Abraham before they had seen it. I agree that it would be inappropriate, unwise, and prejudicial to criticize the DVD before seeing it. Would it not also be inappropriate, unwise, and prejudicial to criticize the CB conference before attending it? I also notice that there seems to be a lot of comments finding fault with the speakers, the money charged for attendance (as if a conference could be done with no costs to anyone), the whole idea of such a conference, etc., and little interest in the topics that will be covered, let alone the substance of what will be said.You do have a point rob. Edited October 13, 2011 by Zakuska
KevinG Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 On another thread, several LDS participants criticized those who made critical comments about FAIR's new DVD on the Book of Abraham before they had seen it. I agree that it would be inappropriate, unwise, and prejudicial to criticize the DVD before seeing it. Would it not also be inappropriate, unwise, and prejudicial to criticize the CB conference before attending it? I also notice that there seems to be a lot of comments finding fault with the speakers, the money charged for attendance (as if a conference could be done with no costs to anyone), the whole idea of such a conference, etc., and little interest in the topics that will be covered, let alone the substance of what will be said.Why don't you post your speech in a new thread after the conference and we can determine if it is a good representation of LDS doctrines or not?
KevinG Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 You do have a point rob.True. It is probably as misguided as telling people "what Mormons really believe".
LeSellers Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 You do have a point rob.While it may surprise, I can't imagine that roster of speakers doing anything beyond what they have done in the past. Absent evidence to the contrary, it seems safe to assume this will be another in the ongoing series.Lehi
Zakuska Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 Why don't you post your speech in a new thread after the conference and we can determine if it is a good representation of LDS doctrines or not?Because he wants you to pay the $50 for the snake oil. :P <Sarcasm>
KevinG Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 Its not the $50 entrance fee that bothers me as much as the 2000 mile commute. (I really don't have issues with the fees charged - they have to cover the cost of the venue. Somehow I doubt the LDS conference center has been made available to them).
wenglund Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 On another thread, several LDS participants criticized those who made critical comments about FAIR's new DVD on the Book of Abraham before they had seen it. I agree that it would be inappropriate, unwise, and prejudicial to criticize the DVD before seeing it. Would it not also be inappropriate, unwise, and prejudicial to criticize the CB conference before attending it? I also notice that there seems to be a lot of comments finding fault with the speakers, the money charged for attendance (as if a conference could be done with no costs to anyone), the whole idea of such a conference, etc., and little interest in the topics that will be covered, let alone the substance of what will be said.If no one has done so already, may I be the first to request that, when convenient, you open a thread here to share with us the substance of some of the topics being covered--your's in particular.Thanks, -Wade Englund-
KevinG Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 If no one has done so already, may I be the first to request that, when convenient, you open a thread here to share with us the substance of some of the topics being covered--your's in particular.Thanks, -Wade Englund-Why don't you post your speech in a new thread after the conference and we can determine if it is a good representation of LDS doctrines or not?No. But you may be the second.
Vance Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 (edited) While it may surprise, I can't imagine that roster of speakers doing anything beyond what they have done in the past. Absent evidence to the contrary, it seems safe to assume this will be another in the ongoing series.LehiA dog and vomit thing I suppose.Or, perhaps a leopard and spots thing. Edited October 13, 2011 by Vance
LeSellers Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 I doubt the LDS conference center has been made available to them).When President Hinckley announced it he said it would be available for appropriate activities. Since anti-Mormons have used the Tabernacle, why not the Conference Center, assuming, of course, it was big enough?Lehi
Zakuska Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 (edited) A dog and vomit thing I suppose.Or, perhaps a leopard and spots thing.I was thinking more wool and german sheperds. Edited October 13, 2011 by Zakuska
mfbukowski Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 Gosh will there be picketers with megaphones outside Rob's conference?Not a chance.THAT is the difference.
Mola Ram Suda Ram Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 Gosh will there be picketers with megaphones outside Rob's conference?Not a chance.THAT is the difference.I did not think that the SBC or Rob's organization encourage this. I know some EVies do this. Not all do though.I would be interested to know if this is something that they do encourage though.
mfbukowski Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 I did not think that the SBC or Rob's organization encourage this. I know some EVies do this. Not all do though.I would be interested to know if this is something that they do encourage though.The question is whether or not ANY Mormons would do that."By their fruits..."
KevinG Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 (edited) The question is whether or not ANY Mormons would do that."By their fruits..."Careful. I'm sure we could find at least a few nuts mixed in with our fruits. One thing is certain. If any LDS did protest the conference it would be used by our critics as justification for all of the bad treatment we've received over the years.PS - use your secret Mormon decoder ring here:Did you get the "are Evangelicals really compassionate" pamphlet printed yet? Edited October 13, 2011 by DaddyG
Mola Ram Suda Ram Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 The question is whether or not ANY Mormons would do that."By their fruits..."I am sure that most LDS would not do this. However the EV camp is not some big monolithic group. I think it unwise to paint with a broad brush that would condemn all EVies just because a few do it. I really don't think the SBC encourages street protesting.
mfbukowski Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 Of course it could be EV provocateurs doing the protesting, or it could be Mormons, or it could be space aliens- whatever happens we are sure to get the blame anyway.I knew that cheap plastic ring would break. It probably got too hot under my tinfoil hat.
KevinG Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 Of course it could be EV provocateurs doing the protesting, or it could be Mormons, or it could be space aliens- whatever happens we are sure to get the blame anyway.I knew that cheap plastic ring would break. It probably got too hot under my tinfoil hat.Here - buy another. http://www.ctrringsonline.com/ I'm partial to the glow in the dark ones.
mfbukowski Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 Here - buy another. http://www.ctrringsonline.com/ I'm partial to the glow in the dark ones.Dude, it wouldn't be bright enough- my wife already glows in the dark, and I am just trying to catch up. It does save on electricity though.
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