mfbukowski Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 (edited) On 7/11/2021 at 6:39 PM, 2BizE said: Joseph Smith once said, “I never thought it was right to call up a man and try him because he erred in doctrine, it looks too much like Methodism and not like Latter day Saintism. Methodists have creeds which a man must believe or be kicked out of their church. I want the liberty of believing as I please, it feels so good not to be tramelled.” Joseph Smith in The Words of Joseph Smith, pp. 183-184. I also believe that I do not need to believe every doctrine and creed of Mormonism. I want the liberty to believe as I please. What is is shared on this forum is mostly for likeminded folks. I do not have an orthodox view of Mormonism. I believe to truly learn, one must understand and appreciate points of view different from their own. I help provide those different points of view on this forum. We forget that Joseph said that. It should be trumpeted from the rooftops in Utah! Edited July 14, 2021 by mfbukowski 1 Link to comment
Popular Post MrShorty Posted July 14, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 14, 2021 From the choices give, I think I want the place to debate, and I think one of the things I like about this forum is that there are people with a variety of opinions so that it is not a simple echo chamber. Hard or controversial questions come up and there are voices to tackle all sides of the issue. 5 Link to comment
Popular Post Amulek Posted July 14, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 14, 2021 On 7/10/2021 at 7:05 PM, Rain said: 1. What do you like about this board? The emojis. Some of the people are okay too. Quote 2. What do you want from the board? The ability to ban other posters. Mwa-ha-ha-ha-ha!!! Wait, did I say that out loud? No, mostly what I want from the board is what I'm getting already, which is essentially exposure to a wide variety of information and opinions about or relating to the church. Hope it continues for years to come. 5 Link to comment
Popular Post Meadowchik Posted July 14, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 14, 2021 I like the ability to discuss Mormonism more openly with believers and nonbelievers. I want that to continue. 8 Link to comment
Popular Post Kevin Christensen Posted July 14, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 14, 2021 What do I like about this board? I've been participating and posting since 2004 here. Though there is a notable diversity of thought and perspectives, I like it that the overall paradigm is congenial to faith. There are other boards where the overall paradigm (despite any diversity) is toward doubt and cynicism. There are boards regarding LDS things where my occasional presence and thought has not been welcome. That is life, and the nature of communities formed by shared stories and outlooks. But it is nice to be welcomed and known somewhere. The overall positivity to faith been helped throughout by the presence and contributions of many thoughtful thinkers, some coming and going, some steady, some recurrent now and then. It's not just orthodoxy and sentimentality, or rebellion and grievance, but knowledge extended, and serious questions explored in meaningful ways. Over the years, I have gathered in many helpful obervations from people whose expertise differs from mine, and I have learned much about why other people think differently than I do. Most people want to help. In my own contributions, I have always tried to help where I can. Some people have had questions, and as with the parable of the sower, the same words regularly bring different harvests over time. The diversity in the community has been a place to gather questions, and weigh and explore various answers. What do I want from this board? Stimulation, opportunities to be helpful, a place to speak my mind when the spirit urges me to do so, a place to watch when the spirit bids me to learn and wait. FWIW, Kevin Christensen Canonsburg, PA 7 Link to comment
smac97 Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 On 7/10/2021 at 6:05 PM, Rain said: After posting with CA boy and going off an idea he had based on Bernard's thread I'm starting a new one. This is for answering the questions only. Not discussion. Like Bernard said, that would be for another thread. 1. What do you like about this board? A. The diversity of viewpoints. B. The moderators keeping things more or less civil. On 7/10/2021 at 6:05 PM, Rain said: 2. What do you want from the board? (Place to learn, place to debate, place to be entertained etc. NOT how you want others to behave). Place to learn and debate, yes. "To be entertained," not so much. Thanks, -Smac 4 Link to comment
Calm Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 Tasty spam…been awhile since we have been fed any… 2 Link to comment
Bob Crockett Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 I like this board because it is a cool place to shop for Microsoft 360. 2 Link to comment
Tacenda Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 3 hours ago, Bob Crockett said: I like this board because it is a cool place to shop for Microsoft 360. Good one!! 😆 Link to comment
Stargazer Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 12 hours ago, Bob Crockett said: I like this board because it is a cool place to shop for Microsoft 360. ??? Link to comment
Calm Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 17 minutes ago, Stargazer said: ??? That was the spam, down now. Link to comment
Stargazer Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Calm said: That was the spam, down now. Ah, good. Was very puzzled. Not the least of which was the reference to MS 360, which doesn't exist. It's 365. Which might be why he made it 360... because the board software was 403 Forbidding me every time I tried posting about it. Edited July 19, 2021 by Stargazer 1 Link to comment
why me Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 The board has a rich history, especially when it was a Fairboard. When the Internet hit the church, the board was there to help members deal with it. There were some rough and tumble discussion back in the beginnings of the century. It was a wonderful learning experience defending the church. The board changed with the times. It is a good place to come to read posts about the church and get some opinions. But I do miss the rough and tumble days. But..time moves on and time changes people. And this board is a reflection of that. 2 Link to comment
The Nehor Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 That I have probably ticked off almost everyone here at one time or another and we are still here. I want more threads with topics that cry out for my unwanted and irrelevant takes. 2 Link to comment
Rain Posted July 21, 2021 Author Share Posted July 21, 2021 21 hours ago, The Nehor said: That I have probably ticked off almost everyone here at one time or another and we are still here. I want more threads with topics that cry out for my unwanted and irrelevant takes. I'm starting to worry about you. Are you ok? I know you were dealing with depression and job loss. Are things going any better in that direction? 2 Link to comment
The Nehor Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 4 minutes ago, Rain said: I'm starting to worry about you. I appreciate it. 4 minutes ago, Rain said: Are you ok? I honestly have no idea. 4 minutes ago, Rain said: I know you were dealing with depression and job loss. Yes. 5 minutes ago, Rain said: Are things going any better in that direction? No, but my finances are fine for a few more years before being jobless will hurt me and the depression has been with me for about a decade now so I am used to it and don't expect it to end any time soon. 3 Link to comment
bsjkki Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 21 hours ago, The Nehor said: That I have probably ticked off almost everyone here at one time or another and we are still here. I want more threads with topics that cry out for my unwanted and irrelevant takes. Well, your takes definitely keep things interesting. It’s nice to debate things online even if you view me as an ignorant Nazi sympathizer. 😂 Hopefully not a Nazi because I don’t want to be punched in the face. 😬🤣 2 Link to comment
Rain Posted July 21, 2021 Author Share Posted July 21, 2021 1 hour ago, The Nehor said: I appreciate it. I honestly have no idea. Yes. No, but my finances are fine for a few more years before being jobless will hurt me and the depression has been with me for about a decade now so I am used to it and don't expect it to end any time soon. I hope the best for you. Can we keep watch for any specific job and let you know if we see it? 1 Link to comment
Calm Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 25 minutes ago, Warlock said: Everything Is there a purpose behind your very short posts and are you going to make a habit of it? Just curious. Link to comment
Warlock Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 Just now, Calm said: Is there a purpose behind your very short posts and are you going to make a habit of it? Just curious. Getting to know everyone 1 Link to comment
Calm Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 8 minutes ago, Warlock said: Getting to know everyone Thanks for the info. Link to comment
ksfisher Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 On 7/20/2021 at 12:20 AM, The Nehor said: I want more threads with topics that cry out for my unwanted and irrelevant takes. Only if accompanied by stick figure cartoons. Link to comment
Ipod Touch Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 On 7/19/2021 at 3:06 AM, Bob Crockett said: I like this board because it is a cool place to shop for Microsoft 360. Is that a new product? Office 365 I know, and Office Online I know but what is Microsoft 360? Link to comment
Bob Crockett Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 2 hours ago, Ipod Touch said: Is that a new product? Office 365 I know, and Office Online I know but what is Microsoft 360? Brand new product. Based on points of compass rather than days in year. Marketed to Mormons and Pentacostals. 1 Link to comment
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