...at least, when he stopped paying his tithing. That left him vulnerable to the buffetings of the great and powerful Satan! So, it really wasn't his free choice, or use of rational thinking--he must've been under the influence of the devil;)
Every chip in the foundation contributes to the fall of the great and spacious building. It's like the story of the trumpets at the walls of Jericho. When enough have sounded, the structure will collapse.
As I passed by the Fairmont Ward this morning (of which I was supposedly a member) on my way to my favorite coffee house, I was reminded of the only 2 priesthood blessings I was asked to participate in (as each of my dear parents were on their death beds) and how I didn't want to, but did out of respect and love for them, and the fact I felt NOTHING spiritual during or after each one and how neither had any effect whatsoever on the inevitable outcome.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/29/2012 01:48PM by Lethbridge Reprobate.