Avatar4321 Posted February 16, 2020 Posted February 16, 2020 Any word on any changes that might be coming out in the new handbook release this week?
CV75 Posted February 16, 2020 Posted February 16, 2020 32 minutes ago, Avatar4321 said: Any word on any changes that might be coming out in the new handbook release this week? It will have a disclaimer, "USE AT YOUR OWN RISK".
rpn Posted February 17, 2020 Posted February 17, 2020 My guess is that that 13 new chapters are about the recent administrative changes in how the church is run. "home driven, church supported.
Nacho2dope Posted February 18, 2020 Posted February 18, 2020 Lots of anxiety on social media about this. Lots of rumors of the Church "doubling down" on more controversial doctrine. I guess we will see in a few hours!
Calm Posted February 18, 2020 Posted February 18, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Nacho2dope said: Lots of rumors of the Church "doubling down" on more controversial doctrine. Meaning going even tougher? Seems unlikely. Can you give just the general topics of more controversial doctrine? And while the Handbook is, if I understand correctly, supposed to be founded on doctrine, it is a policy handbook, not a doctrinal one, so why the big deal about doctrine? Edited February 19, 2020 by Calm 1
Amulek Posted February 18, 2020 Posted February 18, 2020 And considering as how 80% of the handbook is going to remain unchanged (just reorganized and consolidated into a single volume), I'm not sure how much doubling down could actually take place within the 9 chapters which are being updated to match the new tone.
provoman Posted February 18, 2020 Posted February 18, 2020 1 minute ago, Amulek said: And considering as how 80% of the handbook is going to remain unchanged (just reorganized and consolidated into a single volume), I'm not sure how much doubling down could actually take place within the 9 chapters which are being updated to match the new tone. The facebook rumor is about transgender. 2
Nacho2dope Posted February 19, 2020 Posted February 19, 2020 42 minutes ago, Calm said: Meaning going even tougher? Seems unlikely. Can you give just the general topics of more controversial doctrine. And while the Handbook is, if I understand correctly, supposed to be founded on doctrine, it is a policy handbook, not a doctrinal one, so why the big deal about doctrine? You are correct. My guess is tougher. No one would give specifics but did mention getting tougher on transgender and possibly LGBT issues.
Amulek Posted February 19, 2020 Posted February 19, 2020 (edited) 17 hours ago, provoman said: The facebook rumor is about transgender. Hmm...I think the existing guidelines regarding transgender issues are pretty clear. As such, I suspect by 'double down' they really mean 'expanded to cover situations previously not specifically addressed in a manner which is consistent with an interpretation of doctrine they happen to disagree with.' Edited February 19, 2020 by Amulek 1
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