bytor2112

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  1. A friend and atheist emailed the following: I have a Christmas related bible question. If Jesus is the son of God and not Joseph, why does the bible make a big deal out of tracing Joseph's lineage back to Abraham instead of Mary's? Looking for easily understood doctrinal explanations without writing a book... Thanks.
  2. President Obama often refers to himself as .....Obama.
  3. I always struggled a bit with the Temple.....So, I became an ordinance worker. Now I look forward to traveling to the Temple each month for my two shifts more than anything else.
  4. Global warming, climate change, green, democrat, hillary...............
  5. Of course non members attend and are welcome at BYU....
  6. I have unfriended three people and unfollowed many due to unsavory posts. Two of which were my former bishop and his wife and another cringe worthy member that I recently accepted a friend request from....she is living on borrowed time though.
  7. Lot's of interesting opinions about our public education system, some good, some ....just arrogantly ignorant and insulting to a noble calling. My wife has been in education on some level for her entire adult life (about 27 years) and I think it would be incredibly difficult to find many that are her equal with regard to passion and work ethic. She began her career as a high school math teacher earning $19,500 and now as a Principle of a high school (working 60 hours a week) earns $75,000. She works year round, no summers off..... She has also been an education consultant and author of about a dozen algebra text books earning a healthy six figure income, but, loves kids and wants to be involved with them and is passionately committed to developing educators into the best educators the flawed system we have will allow. There are many excellent educators and some that should seek employment elsewhere....just like most professions. The obvious difference is the future of our nations children. My wife could easily stay home and not work if she chose to do so due to my income ....as could many teachers. Oh, and she could have easily been an "engineer" or pretty much anything else as she is far beyond "average". Like the church manual....Teaching, no greater calling. If we want the education system to change, we need to get the political correct lunacy in check and keep the federal government away from our children. Mean while, let's try and honor teachers for their willingness to serve.
  8. I have heard some say this will cause a mass exodus from the church? I would think that any that left were searching for a reason already. I am thankful for many things in life, among those is that I do not have same sex attraction. I think President Kimball was absolutely correct when he stated that it could only be overcome by a "deep and abiding repentance." I do have empathy for those who are afflicted with it and truly are in a battle to overcome it. But, while I have empathy, I also have resolve to sustain our Living Prophet and am thankful for clarity in a world of moral relativism. Who is on the Lord's side? I am..... Who's on the Lord's side? Who?Now is the time to show.We ask it fearlessly:Who's on the Lord's side? Who?We wage no common war,Cope with no common foe.The enemy's awake;Who's on the Lord's side? Who?
  9. Mormons don't believe in the Jesus of the Bible...they worship a different one.
  10. Not sure really, just caught my attention and wondered what calendar they were using since I would never think the crucifixion occurred on Jan. 4
  11. I have been pondering a bit lately about when the crucifixion occurred and was hoping for some insights from others. In III Nephi we read, Ch. 8, v.5: And it came to pass in the thirty and fourth year, in the first month, on the fourth day of the month, there arose a great storm, such an one as never had been known in all the land. And we know that Christ's visit to the Nephites occurred toward the end of the year from Ch. 10, v.18. I had assumed that the destruction and three days of darkness occurred at the time of the crucifixion? So, my questions is do we know how the Nephite calendar compares to our modern calendar? Ch. 8, v. 5 states that this occurred in the 1st month on the fourth day. Any thoughts?
  12. I have shook hands with Elder Anderson and he did not appear martian at all to me.....least not like any martians I had previously met?
  13. Not one to call names...but one does come to mind. S_ _m B_g.....
  14. We often speak of power and "power" is often mentioned in teaching materials etc. What do you think power is? Some dictionary type definitions of power: pow·erˈpou(ə)r/noun 1. the ability to do something or act in a particular way, especially as a faculty or quality. "the power of speech" synonyms: ability, capacity, capability, potential, faculty, competence "the power of speech" 2. the capacity or ability to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of events. "the idea that men should have power over women" verb 1. supply (a device) with mechanical or electrical energy. "the car is powered by a fuel-injected 3.0-liter engine" 2. move or travel with great speed or force. "they powered past the dock toward the mouth of the creek"
  15. Really bad taste.....just saying.
  16. I have been serving as an ordinance worker for the past 6 months....great way to learn.
  17. Pshh....that ole relic of the past?
  18. No not yet. I was just sustained today.Is YM President one of those callings? Obviously,( Ward callings) I know Bishopric, EQP and HGL...and Ward Mission Leader.
  19. Apparently nobody knows which ward level callings require a Temple recommend. Mods please feel free to delete thread.
  20. Well...thoughts, I am glad you are able to discern my appetites and desires and I will take your counsel under consideration. Though, I think noticing a disturbing trend is hardly an admission of personal weakness on my part. Joseph F. Smith must have suffered from the same lack of control that I suffer from: I think Sister Bednar would likely be concerned with what my undisciplined eyes see as well:
  21. I would fully support it Clwnuke....
  22. Average Joe....I do look away, but, too bad the increase in need to do so. No need speaking to the Bishop as his daughters all wear the aforementioned attire. Heck, the SP's wife must spend an hour trying to paint on her jeans....
  23. Lot's of sisters in our ward wear very tight and revealing dresses to church. Not sure what you would call these type of dresses, but they are long and seem to cling, wrap very close to the body and are just distracting. Distracting to the point that the contours of derriers are easily made out....not just the contours if you follow me. (ok, I am struggling with my description here). Also, skin tight jeans and yoga pants out and about and at church social functions. I am not passing judgment but, this type of attire draws attention to areas that I shouldn't notice. But alas, I am a man.... Anyone else notice this or is it exclusive to my Ward?