“Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence” Carl Sagan When scrutiny replaces deference, we see the Wizard of Oz is wearing no clothes.
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And not a sundial. Forgive my lack of clarity.
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Lurker 1 wrote: >Son - I'm tired of talking about vaccines I’m sure he is. Cognitive dissonance is exhausting
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If it had been a woman speaking as a prophet we would never have had those holy hair shirts.
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A cup of coffee keeps you out of the temple. Refusing prophetic counsel to get vaccinated to protect yourself, your family, and your neighbors from potential suffering and/or death? No problem. Welcome to The House of the Lord. Straining at gnats and swallowing ivermectin.
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From Wikipedia: “In 1906, church president Joseph F. Smith characterized as a "grievous sin" any attempt, in the name of changing fashion trends, to modify the 1840s garment pattern, which he characterized as "sacred, unchanged, and unaltered from the very pattern in which God gave them.” Was that a case of a man speaking as a prophet or a prophet speaking as a man? I get s
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https://www.fox13now.com/news/coronavirus/lds-church-tells-california-leaders-to-not-approve-religious-exemption-to-covid-19-vaccine-mandates Even a broken clock is right twice a day.
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Lot’s Wife, I admire your command of facts and command of language. You wield them like a machete, hacking through the misinformation, specious conclusions, and utter nonsense. Thanks for taking the time to clear the trail.
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Oh yes, olive oil! The original chloroquine.
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https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/coronavirus/article253350493.html Provo mom prays whether to get family vaccinated for COVID. The answer she gets is no, you’ll be fine.Husband contracts COVID and is still in ICU after almost a month. Husband admonishes wife not to give up faith in Jesus Christ or he won’t survive. Wife says she regrets listening to vaccine disinformation but neglects t
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Before resignation was an option, I asked to be excommunicated. I did this as a courtesy to friends in the church whose priesthood duties would include constant efforts to reactivate me. Having experienced the thankless drudgery of inquiring after disaffected, uninterested, or apathetic members, I saw excommunication as a win/win.
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“By their fruits shall you know them”. Physical appearance based ad hominems are unenlightening but character based judgements of those who claim special status vis-a-vis diety are justified and instructive. IMHO
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Different rules for different members. And here I thought Paul said “God is no respecter of persons.” I’m shocked I tell you, shocked.
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“Tolerance becomes a crime when applied to evil.”—-Thomas Mann Attempts by the religious to impose their beliefs on others with the crushing power of secular government are evil. To tolerate that evil is criminal. In my opinion, such instances must be called out, and believers who support such efforts should be held to account. Maintaining “polite society” can itself be an evil.
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https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/community/canyon-county/article246192555.html Bundy shuts down a high school football game over his refusal to wear a mask. Does this guy have a temple recommend? Isn’t obedience to the law of the land a requirement for temple attendance?
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The similarities between Keith Raniere and Joseph Smith Jr. are striking and informative for those seeking to understand how good people can be lured into abusive organizations. The story of Smith’s secret inner circle of sex handmaidens is essentially the same as that of Raniere. I highly recommend “The Vow”.
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If I ever have corn relish I hope it’s made by a quality engineer!
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The First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve were all duped by liar, forger, murderer Mark Hofman. The so-called “power of discernment” is only one of many control mechanisms wielded by the pious bureaucrats running the Mormon Church. Is it ethical to lie to liars? That’s your personal decision dependent on your unique circumstances.
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