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by Roy
24 Oct 2024, 09:47
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New garment style
Replies: 5
Views: 684

Re: New garment style

Honestly, the mental picture of the explorer that has always come to mind for me has been of a mountain man. Thanks for helping me analyze my cultural assumptions and the extra expectations that come along with gender roles.
by Roy
23 Oct 2024, 09:46
Forum: Book & Media Reviews
Topic: Joseph Smith's Uncanonized Revelations
Replies: 2
Views: 459

Re: Joseph Smith's Uncanonized Revelations

I agree that there appears to be a sliding scale of apologists. I also agree that I feel wary about apologists on the extreme end of the scale because I feel that they may manipulate or selectively edit the data in order to fit a narrative. I also understand that historians naturally must make choic...
by Roy
23 Oct 2024, 09:17
Forum: Spiritual Stuff
Topic: Stake Conference this past weekend
Replies: 19
Views: 1618

Re: Stake Conference this past weekend

I have also noted that another way that our church deals with bad things happening to good people is what I call the "currant bush doctrine." In this teaching, God has a very specific and personalized plan for each of us. If one person is going through a personal hell, then perhaps God is ...
by Roy
23 Oct 2024, 08:49
Forum: Spiritual Stuff
Topic: Stake Conference this past weekend
Replies: 19
Views: 1618

Re: Stake Conference this past weekend

Sorry for the dour post. Like I mentioned, time has certainly helped. Another thing that has helped is the paradoxical saying, "Relax, nothing is under control." You can see how that statement could bring either despair or hope, depending on your state of mind at the time you read it. I s...
by Roy
23 Oct 2024, 08:32
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New garment style
Replies: 5
Views: 684

Re: New garment style

Years ago a sleeveless garment was verboten, now they have the green light. It feels like we are in a really weird space right now. Sleeveless garment is ok if you live in certain regions or if you have a contact there that can get you some. Sleeveless garments are projected to be available in the ...
by Roy
18 Oct 2024, 08:39
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New garment style
Replies: 5
Views: 684

Re: New garment style

I had assumed that this would be universally cheered but such is not the case: response from some members to the announcement- "This really bothers me. What is the big deal of a cap sleeve? I don't see how it is that uncomfortable. If anything we need to be increasing modesty, rather than decre...
by Roy
14 Oct 2024, 11:14
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: October General Conference 2024
Replies: 38
Views: 4196

Re: October General Conference 2024

Elder Wilcox - “Children’s Letters to God” Question to address: Why must Latter-Day Saints live so differently than others? Many valiant disciples of Christ who are not LDS. I like that direct statement. I like his reference to forefathers AND foremothers. Inheritance as a joint-heir of Christ to l...
by Roy
20 Sep 2024, 12:01
Forum: Book & Media Reviews
Topic: Daughters of the Cult (Lebaron Cult Documentary)
Replies: 0
Views: 663

Daughters of the Cult (Lebaron Cult Documentary)

I recently finished watching this documentary that details the Ervil Lebaron cult and murders in the 1970's and 80's. I am pretty wary of people that see themselves as a prophet of God because it so often leads to horrific abuse of power. I am thankful that our particular brighamite faction of Mormo...
by Roy
13 Sep 2024, 09:59
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Utilization of LDS Temples
Replies: 5
Views: 1494

Re: Utilization of LDS Temples

People from my mission had to go on an overnight bus ride to visit to the temple in the capital city. For many, it was a once in a lifetime trip.

The church doesn't ask me how to spend its money but I imagine that it would be hard to vote against temple construction.
by Roy
10 Sep 2024, 08:36
Forum: Book & Media Reviews
Topic: The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
Replies: 4
Views: 3200

Re: The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives

You also wouldn't have to go far in Utah to find people who would fit right in on the show. As unflattering as it is to the Church and their fellow Utahans, those people do exist. So while it is accurate to say 'Secret Lives' isn't an accurate reflection of the average LDS member, I'd say it does p...