KevinG Posted August 19, 2015 Posted August 19, 2015 That is a clear indication that caffeinated soft drinks have now been pronounced doctrinally pure. When I want to get a rise out of my wife I call her Cokes "Telestial Cola". 2
Bernard Gui Posted August 19, 2015 Posted August 19, 2015 She should be telling us to stand in holy places.Presto! http://cdaybell.com
mfbukowski Posted August 19, 2015 Posted August 19, 2015 (edited) When I want to get a rise out of my wife I call her Cokes "Telestial Cola". OOOO---- BURN! Don't tell my wife that one! I survived college and grad school devouring several cups of coffee a day and totally gave up coffee and cigarettes before my baptism, and now have cut back to an occasional Diet DP, but I don't know I will ever be fully decaffeinated. Still working on it. Honestly the caffeine is much harder for me than nicotine. A hundred times harder. And they say that nicotine is as addictive as heroin- I don't know if that is true or not. But kids- don't even try Dr Pepper- it leads to the harder stuff You will end up like me, a wasted husk. The WOW is one thing, but sugar is another. I have given that up as far as adding it to anything. I once knew a man who had his leg cut off from diabetes and was eating a piece of cake at a ward dinner and I just asked him casually - not obviously about the cake- about how his diabetes was doing. He answered "Oh- it's fine- I have no problem with diabetes!" He was dead within a year of that- from complications of diabetes- true story! Edited August 19, 2015 by mfbukowski
jkwilliams Posted August 19, 2015 Posted August 19, 2015 OOOO---- BURN! Don't tell my wife that one! I survived college and grad school devouring several cups of coffee a day and totally gave up coffee and cigarettes before my baptism, and now have cut back to an occasional Diet DP, but I don't know I will ever be fully decaffeinated. Still working on it. Honestly the caffeine is much harder for me than nicotine. A hundred times harder. And they say that nicotine is as addictive as heroin- I don't know if that is true or not. But kids- don't even try Dr Pepper- it leads to the harder stuff You will end up like me, a wasted husk. Back when I worked at the COB, someone told me that Elaine Jack had a refrigerator full of diet Coke in her office. I was over there one day to meet with her, and she was running late. I was sitting with her assistant, behind whom was a large wall-sized safe. I said, "So, is that where Sister Jack keeps her diet Coke?" She turned red and said, "Who told you that??" Then she stammered and said, "Well, it's caffeine-free ,,, OK, it's not." Still makes me laugh to think of it. 3
filovirus Posted August 19, 2015 Posted August 19, 2015 First day in El Salvador on my mission, the mission president made us all drink coke with our welcoming dinner. Apparently some Bishop's were withholding temple recommends from members for drinking soda. We were also told to drink coke in front of members. We weren't allowed to drink tap water, only bottled water and bottled drinks to avoid intestinal parasites. 2
Scott Lloyd Posted August 19, 2015 Posted August 19, 2015 Oh my heck. (I have never said that before in my life-) That is exactly what flashed through my mind too when I read that. VERRRY scary! I noticed they served Diet Dr. Pepper at the Fair Conference. That is a clear indication that caffeinated soft drinks have now been pronounced doctrinally pure.Yeah, what's up with that? I had to look hard to find something to accommodate my caffeine abstinence.
mfbukowski Posted August 19, 2015 Posted August 19, 2015 Yeah, what's up with that? I had to look hard to find something to accommodate my caffeine abstinence.I know. The water was a bit scarce, just trying to stay hydrated. I brought a water bottle and refilled at the fountains
ALarson Posted August 19, 2015 Posted August 19, 2015 I noticed they served Diet Dr. Pepper at the Fair Conference. That is a clear indication that caffeinated soft drinks have now been pronounced doctrinally pure.I did hear that. Is it true? ("doctrinally pure) Was it ever really against the WoW to have caffeine though?
ttribe Posted August 19, 2015 Posted August 19, 2015 I did hear that. Is it true? ("doctrinally pure) Was it ever really against the WoW to have caffeine though? Uh, oh. Do you really want to kick that sleeping dog? 1
Scott Lloyd Posted August 19, 2015 Posted August 19, 2015 I did hear that. Is it true? ("doctrinally pure) Was it ever really against the WoW to have caffeine though?I grew up thinking it was. There was definitely a time when consumption of it was discouraged. As a result of my upbringing, I never acquired a taste for cola. To this day it tastes like paint thinner to me. I do like Dr. Pepper, though, and Mountain Dew. But I avoid even them.
ALarson Posted August 19, 2015 Posted August 19, 2015 I grew up thinking it was. There was definitely a time when consumption of it was discouraged. As a result of my upbringing, I never acquired a taste for cola. To this day it tastes like paint thinner to me. I do like Dr. Pepper, though, and Mountain Dew. But I avoid even them.That's what I grew up thinking too, but I never heard it was really against the WofW. My favorite was Dr. Pepper, but I really try to stay away from all soda now.
ALarson Posted August 19, 2015 Posted August 19, 2015 Uh, oh. Do you really want to kick that sleeping dog? What? Is this a topic to avoid on here? If so, I've missed it. Sorry!
ttribe Posted August 19, 2015 Posted August 19, 2015 (edited) I grew up thinking it was. There was definitely a time when consumption of it was discouraged. As a result of my upbringing, I never acquired a taste for cola. To this day it tastes like paint thinner to me. I do like Dr. Pepper, though, and Mountain Dew. But I avoid even them. That's what I grew up thinking too, but I never heard it was really against the WofW. My favorite was Dr. Pepper, but I really try to stay away from all soda now. Dr. Pepper is Liquid Gold...So let it be written, so let it be done. Truthfully, anything with either high-fructose corn syrup or an artificial sweetener (e.g. Aspartame) is probably worse than any amount of caffeine in these sodas. Oh well. Edited August 19, 2015 by ttribe 2
ttribe Posted August 19, 2015 Posted August 19, 2015 What? Is this a topic to avoid on here? If so, I've missed it. Sorry! I've just long operated under the belief that all Church basketball fights are actually rooted in arguing over whether caffeinated sodas are prohibited under the WoW. Therefore - topic verboten.
Calm Posted August 19, 2015 Posted August 19, 2015 I know. The water was a bit scarce, just trying to stay hydrated. I brought a water bottle and refilled at the fountainsAdd it to the suggestions survey if you haven't filled it out yet. I will try and remember to mention it next time I am on my email.
mfbukowski Posted August 19, 2015 Posted August 19, 2015 I did hear that. Is it true? ("doctrinally pure) Was it ever really against the WoW to have caffeine though?No to both. I was joking.
Kenngo1969 Posted August 19, 2015 Posted August 19, 2015 Our coffee machine also makes hot cocoa -- two kinds! All free, of course. ETA: I'm enjoying a cup now with a slice of my birthday cake.Happy Birthday!
Scott Lloyd Posted August 19, 2015 Posted August 19, 2015 Add it to the suggestions survey if you haven't filled it out yet. I will try and remember to mention it next time I am on my email.Not that big a deal. I was lucky to have anything at all, as I didn't pay beforehand, though I did make an on-line donation during the conference. I thought everything was fine, including the amenities. And the array of speakers this year was outstanding.
Duncan Posted August 21, 2015 Posted August 21, 2015 I noticed a sister missionary pal I knew from my mission is into Julie Rowe, she is also into a lady named Tammy Ward who does these energy healing conferences. Me? I just watch Law and Order on TV
jkwilliams Posted August 21, 2015 Posted August 21, 2015 I noticed a sister missionary pal I knew from my mission is into Julie Rowe, she is also into a lady named Tammy Ward who does these energy healing conferences. Me? I just watch Law and Order on TV This thread has motivated me to stockpile a year's supply of diet Coke. 1
Duncan Posted August 21, 2015 Posted August 21, 2015 This thread has motivated me to stockpile a year's supply of diet Coke. I survived University drinking Diet Pepsi and eating coffee crisps, my dentist loved me!
HappyJackWagon Posted August 21, 2015 Posted August 21, 2015 I don't know if this was posted elswhere within this thread but I'll post just in case. Exploring Mormonism /Mithryn declares Julie Rowe a false prophet. Kind of interesting as it lists her prophesies and timelines. https://exploringmormonism.com/we-hereby-declare-julie-rowe-a-false-prophet/
Calm Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 If I understand the "About the Author" section, he's not a believer in anyone as a prophet or did I misunderstand?
JAHS Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 I have often wondered that myself, but many who claim to have NDE's seem to have quite a large following. I read Visions of Glory a few years ago and felt it was laughable because so much of what is written goes against doctrine of how revelation is received, but there are others who bear testimony of the book. I was quite startled when one of her first firesides was at a stake center in Mesa, wondering who gave her permission to speak in a church building. Interesting, however, that she never gave a fireside or conference in Tucson while she lived there. Don't know if it was "a prophet is never honored in his own country" type thing, or if she was watched a little more closely and told she couldn't. I also apologize for saying she was crazy above, as that is a bit harsh. I do feel, however, that she has either been deceived by the very angels of darkness that she warns others to avoid in her books and talks, or there is some loss of contact with reality involved. "I also apologize for saying she was crazy above, as that is a bit harsh. I do feel, however, that she has either been deceived by the very angels of darkness that she warns others to avoid in her books and talks, or there is some loss of contact with reality involved. ." In other words, she's crazy ;-)
HappyJackWagon Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 This weekend I spoke with a couple who are Julie Rowe believers. I specifically asked if they would still believe she had these visions/NDE if her doomsday prophesies fail. I was very pleased that while they expect events will occur as she describes and they are planning for it (buying tents and other equipment etc), they will judge her prophesies by whether or not they are fulfilled. That's actually better than I expected. So if September-October come and go without nationwide financial collapse, a massive earthquate or foreign invasion they will view her more skeptically. Sadly though, they acknowledged that she could be a little off on timing but right over all. With that mindset it will be impossible for them to ever dismiss Julie Rowe completely.
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