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Wolf not Sheep
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Date: November 24, 2023 09:21AM
Jist a vent here so bear with me. Everytime I hear the words "beloved prophet," i want to stick a fork in my ears. Can the church get any more sycophantic and culty? The Muslims have a copyright on the term "beloved prophet," since they have been using it for 1500 years in reference to Mahomet. Mahomet actually started a huge worldwide religion. RMN changed the name from Mormon to TCOJCOLDS. Oh, and gave us two hour church. For heavens sake, when the church released their new policy on conservation they just had to put the line in there about how excited the members are when "the beloved prophet," announces the new temples. As an exmember I find this nonsensical veneration to be disgustingly cultish and it made me want to leave the church. The flourish "beloved prophet" constitutes Safe and Effective language at church and signals between stalwart Morons their stature in the cult and their worthiness of special honors.
Let me give you an example. Its "dearest and beloved leader. Even the survivor of plane crashes. Even the repairer of our broken hearts. Even the clarifier of organizational nomenclature. Even the shortener of sabbath gatherings. Even the declarer of temples. Even our global faith partner and carbon reducer. Even the destroyer of Hinkleyfied blasphemies. Even, the beloved prophet, Russell M Nelson."
Lettest thou, o great and beloved prophet, droppest thou thy carbon emissions, whilst buyyinge up alle ye farmlande in Nebrasca... usest thou all ye lasteste buzzwords for to aggree with thy globall stakeholdere partners.
https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/bishop-causse-caring-for-gods-creationsTo guide our sustainability efforts across our wide range of operations, we have identified six major priorities.
First, we strive to increase our energy efficiency and use of renewable energy sources. For example, we recently reported on the numerous solar energy projects we have implemented GLOBALLY — over 500! We are actively evaluating the feasibility and advantages of various energy solutions and opportunities.
Our second priority is to conserve water through WATERWISE landscape design, SMART technology use, and water management plans, particularly in areas affected by drought. The grounds of the Red Cliffs Utah Temple, which was just constructed near St George, Utah, are a good example. As you can see in these pictures, we developed new landscaping adapted to this desert area, using low-water-usage plants. While water consumption has been dramatically reduced, the result is still stunningly beautiful.
Next, we seek to avoid material waste through reduction, reuse and recycling; packaging solutions; and building methods. Recently, we approved the TRANSITION from 40-70% recycled plastic to 100% recycled plastic in our sacrament cups. Working with third-party consultants to evaluate various SUSTAINABLE alternatives, we discovered that the sacrament cups made from 100% recycled plastic will reduce overall carbon EMISSIONS compared to our current cups and even paper cups.
Our fourth priority is to improve air quality and reduce emissions caused by our transportation methods, such as improving the fuel efficiency of our GLOBAL vehicle fleet. This includes the use of HYBRID and electric vehicles as they become available and VIABLE for different uses.
Fifth, we strive to practice sustainable design, development and construction of our buildings. If you have watched general conference over the past few years, you know the THRILL of waiting for our BELOVED prophet, President Russell M. Nelson, to announce the construction of new temples in DIVERSE places around the world. As we build these beautiful houses of the Lord and other facilities, we are mindful of the materials, site selection and methods needed to support their long-term operations and maintenance in an environmentally SOUND manner.
Finally, we PRIORITIZE sustainable farming and ranching practices in our operations around the GLOBE. This includes the use of cover crops, crop rotation, no-till farming, grazing management, greenhouse gas CAPTURE and other best practices. These practices support land productivity and help reduce negative environmental IMPACTS.