teddyaware Posted March 28, 2015 Posted March 28, 2015 (edited) If we don't feel "relishment" for hearing a prophet of God, should be ashamed? Guilt-ridden? Remorseful? I have come to not hold high expectations for the Prophet or Apostle's addresses. For instance, we recently had a special stake conference with a visiting Apostle. Very rare. But I came away feeling an actual greater spiritual message was delivered by our Stake President and even the local temple president. The Apostle's address was rather typical. The more one is filled with the spirit of revelation, the easier it is for that person to discern when someone else is in possession of that same spirit. There's no doubt but that the Apostle who visited your stake was filled with the spirit of revelation and the love of God as he spoke, and that he gave a Spirit-filled message the people of your stake needed to hear IF THEY WERE OPEN TO RECEIVING IT. The expression that "those with eyes see not, and those with ears hear not" is in the scriptures for a very good reason. It's instructive when you say "I have come to not hold high expectations for the Prophet or Apostle's addresses," because I have learned from experience that it could very well be the Lord has allowed your negative attitude toward His chosen earthly leaders to become a self-fulfilling prophecy in your own life. Many years ago, when I was an arrogant know-it-all kid, I had a similarly negative attitude toward some of our leaders; but it wasn't until I humbled myself and sincerely repented of that carnal arrogance, with bitter tears, that the Lord opened my eyes and ears to the undeniable fact that though they are not skilled worldly entertainers, the living Apostles and Prophets of the Restored Church of Christ are filled so mightily with the spirit of revelation that a soul can be filled with life-changing light and power if one is humbly open to receiving the blessing. For this reason -- unlike you (I presume) -- I eagerly await next week's General Conference because I know once again my soul will be filled with blessed and precious life-giving light. Edited March 28, 2015 by teddyaware 2
Senator Posted March 28, 2015 Posted March 28, 2015 The more one is filled with the spirit of revelation, the easier it is for that person to discern when someone else is in possession of that same spirit. In regards to my statement about the spirit filled addresses of the Stk. Pres and Temple Pres. I'll take that as a compliment. As for the rest of you condesending post....well you know were you can file it.
Deborah Posted March 28, 2015 Posted March 28, 2015 BlueDreams, I got he impression the article was addressing offenses at simple differences in opinion or belief rather than what you are referring to as true microaggressions. There are many examples of individuals claiming they are being hurt because of certain speakers on college campuses, which should be the bastions of free speech and difference of opinion. They attempt and often succeed in getting those speakers canceled even though what they have to offer is very valuable to the open mind. There is too much whining about things that have nothing to do with psychological issues or trigger points but with political or religious bias and calling that microaggression or trigger points. I'm not really into Priesthood sessions either. I figure if the Lord is addressing these issues to men and boys there is a reason for it. Also I loved hanging out with my girlfriends as far as activities because we all had so much in common and the same interests. I was referring more to business structures or social gatherings where I really don't know anyone well. Men seem to talk more about politics and issues I'm interested in than the women do. Now that I'm retired I don't hang out with anyone but grandkids, whose company I enjoy far more anyway.
rodheadlee Posted March 28, 2015 Posted March 28, 2015 I wonder if your view of a God who created white men with ALL of the perks and privileges would be different if you weren't a white man. Actually, I'm pretty sure I know the answer. Nothing like slapping that race card down on the table. I wonder if your view of God would be different if you were born a poor white carpenter instead of a Harvard Law Grad? Actually I'm pretty sure I know the answer.
Tacenda Posted March 28, 2015 Posted March 28, 2015 On the web, catfishing is a huge problem. For example, I could come on this board, claim to be a lds woman, and write about my oppression in the lds church and compare it to any analogy I wish as long as it is in the board guidelines. And if I keep posting posts with such claims about being a woman over and over again and comparisons, I think that it would be okay for someone to call me out to prove my gender. How many people been duped online with relationships and with people claiming to be what they are not? However, it is good that you proved who you are. It does make you more credible. However, again I would say that comparisons always do not fit like a glove and bringing up the black issue in a thread about lds women may be a stretch and insult to the civil right movement. Most lds women have experienced some sort of 'white' privilage in US society.Another example, women cannot become roman cathoic priests and yet, there is an organization that fights for roman catholic women to become priests. Can we compare these women to the black civil rights movement in the US. Hardly. Such comparisons would not succeed. I think that you are doing s disservice by overplaying the race card in your comparisons to gender or same-sex issues. The comparisons are flimsy at best.Interestingly, you have been silent about your wife's feelings about the issues that you bring up. Where does she stand on OW. Does she want the priesthood? Does she feel discriminated against in the lds church? Her feelings would be important for more understanding of your positions on the board.Actually, I enjoy reading your posts. They are usually aggressive, such as your last reply to stormrider, and I find it all very interesting that someone can be so disrespectful to a poster. In fact, I am amazed by it. But it also doesn't keep for peaceful reading which is problematic. When reading posts on a mormon board, I would prefer more peaceful dialogue.Passive aggressive much?
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