Buckland "Buck" Darrell was arrested again April 14th after further accusations emerged over molestation of boys aged 10 and under. Buck is in the King County jail...bond set at $500,000. He is 44 yrs old and an active member of the Hartman Park Ward, Sammamish Valley Stake (formerly the Redmond Stake). This is his 3rd arrested in the past 15 months. Buck has worked at Amazon an
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His censure was well deserved. Bowers has been way out of step with the voters...
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No....statehood for D.C. is NOT a good idea. And is not constitutional as well...
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Decision is fine, but Coach Kennedy was WRONG to gather in the middle of the field. Should be on sidelines or in locker room.
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Yesterday I encountered 4 sister mishies in a shopping mall. One tried to initiate a conversation with me....about "The Saviour". I said "what about Joseph Smith" It seems recently the missionaries do NOT want to mention Joseph, but only talk about things that makes people think they are Christians. So, I asked her..."does your hymn number 27, Praise to The Man,
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Absolutely, Summer! I think the only "testimony" the LDS leaders want to hear is "I know Joseph Smith was a Prophet" "I know the Church is true" "I am faithful to attend my Relief Society meetings".....etc. Crazy stuff....
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A very widely known Mormon professional counselor and sex therapist, Natasha Helfer, has been summoned to a disciplinary council. Natasha is smart, talented, well trained. She has worked side by side for years with John Dehlin, also with Lindsay Hansen Park and Sunstone. She has a degree in Psychology from BYU. It appears to me she has a very non-standard LDS testimony.....and I do no
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The "Sistas in Zion" are rather prolific posters on Facebook, with a large LDS following. I believe that since they are "women of color" they enjoy a free pass from LDS leaders. It seems they are converted Protestants who have NOT fully studied or comprehended Mormon theology and doctrine. And surely they do not see the ramifications of a god who used to be a mortal hum
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On Facebook there is 2 black Mormon females using the name "Sistas in Zion" Zandra is one of them. Dated March 22, they made a post, now with 543 replies, regarding properly wearing garments over or under the bra. It is incredible to see the many ladies who have been ridden with guilt and fear over this issue. Some have lived in oppression, wondering if they are violating any of
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Here in Bellevue, WA I ran into 3 female mishies. We talked about LDS music....they asked me what is my favorite Hymn. I said "Praise to the Man". One of them said the hymn is NOT speaking of Joseph Smith, but rather talking about Jesus. So I googled the lyrics on my cell phone, and we read them aloud. Obviously the "man" in the song is Joseph Smith. They STILL said
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I think Amy Barrett is a fabulous person and scholar. Perfect choice for the high court!
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....I really hope your kids are back to school in person! They really need to social aspect.....many kids have suffered depression, and they need/want to get to class!
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Hi Tyson....I do not share your experience. Here in the Seattle area, grocery stores are the CLEANEST they have ever been. Most are having extra crews doing sanitizing and disinfecting during the wee hours of the night. And getting groceries delivered here is fast and easy. Go online to the nearest WalMart supercenter, and your foods and can delivered to your door, often in less than 2 ho
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Fresno County has a population of about 982,000. 15 people have been hospitalized, 3 total deaths.....2 of them were elderly in bad shape with something else. And we are shutting down the entire area? This is ridiculous.
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Sounds great Summer....but I hope you do not get too bored, since normally you are active and around many people? Will you travel on any trips? For example, the Florida Keys are warm and tropical!
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Hi Summer, Glad to hear you are at brothers house....and it sounds like you have great food ahead! I want you to know I SO much appreciate your posts; you very well express your thoughts and wisdom, common sense and great advise to everyone. Really, you are a treasure and we are extremely fortunate to have you on this board. Warm greetings to you today! Bill K....
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This guy is Mormon, went to BYU, and in 1993 won $10 million from the American Family Sweepstakes. He appeared on TV with Dick Clark and Ed McMann. He gave $1 million of his winnings to the LDS Church, apparently after being told they wanted tithing on his GROSS prize winnings. Curious, does anyone know much about this guy?
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Dear Summer, I really hope you are feeling stronger each day, and any discomfort goes away quickly! I am thinking of you today and wishing you the VERY best eyesight. You are such a sweet person and i always look forward to your thoughtful comments and opinions. Take care.....Bill K
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Back in 1971 my old Ward in Bellevue WA was buzzing with activity. Weeknights the parking lot was FULL....we had over 120 youth doing boy scouts, Beehives, Mia Maids, roadshows, basketball leagues, etc etc. Tonight I visited and it was dead. Spoke to the bishop and he said currently they only have 7 youth total! Wow....
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It is easy to be critical of John D.....but I support and appreciate him. He works very hard, has greatly sacrificed financially in pursuit of his passion....to assist people, especially married couples, in their faith transition. I KNOW john loves his wife and daughters very much. I believe he has a pure heart. Far from perfect, but I give him tons of credit for loving and helping so many th
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Agreed. Many times singles DO make an excellent parent! Attention, love, committment, proper gentle discipline. I have seen it many times..
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Girls: Emma Eliza Ruth May Boys: Moroni Brig Lehi Liam Ezra Dallin
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You are greatly missed. Really, your contributions to this forum have been "off the charts" valuable. Please don't ever underestimate the great number of people you have helped....by infusing truth, detail, and common sense to the narrative. I think you are awesome! Thanks... Bill Kinney.....Seattle, WA
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Anagrammy is Kathleen Waters, and I met her and Mad Alice a few years ago in Portland, OR. They are wonderful people and were such valuable contributors to our forum. Heard from them lately??
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And way back when, we were allowed to actually use the kitchen in the building! And we had church basketball teams and league competition. And church softball teams. And musical talent shows. And Ward camping trips. Lots of parties and food during holidays. Mostly all gone now....
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My father was mean...and at meal time required us kids to be members of the clean plate club. He told us tbere were many starving people in China....
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Yes...if LDS leaders DO decide to donate $$$,it will show a huge reversal of previous attitudes and policies. The PR machine is powerful...
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On a BYU focused sports board today, an LDS member reports that a Bed Bug was found in the church. The Bishop kspt it secret (not sacred?) But hired an insect fumigator to come. Then the word leaked out....and the RS President of the Ward is currently getting phone calls from angry members! (I think this is very funny).....
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Exactly, apostNate....
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No, of course not. But Mormon apostle Bruce R McConkie, in 1966 edition of "Mormon Doctrine" names the Catholics as the rightful target of all the BOM descriptions of the most horrible church, including great and abominable, whore of all the earth, whore of Babylon, etc. Although the Mormon church has never officially affirmed this teaching, the idea WAS prevelent back when I was ac
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