Dr T

Hey, Has anyone actually said, "Elect of Israel = Latter-day Saints"? Just curious

That's great MBASS! Verbal reinforcement for approximations like that can be useful/good. I actually use M&M's.

Hello Allmosthumble, Thanks you for your thoughts. I have a really hard time seeing how someone can "develop" into perfection, being all knowing, omnipresent, omnibenevolent, omni-etcetera. Do you know when that idea was developed? Who brought it up first? (this might need its own thread) Thanks you

Hello S.F., We can start tith Marriem Johnson's definition: miracle 4 entries found for miracle. To select an entry, click on it. miraclemiracle drugmiracle fruitmiracle play Main Entry: mir·a·cle Pronunciation: 'mir-i-k&l Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin miraculum, from Latin, a wonder, marvel, from mirari to wonder at 1 : an extraordinary event manifesting divine intervention in human affairs 2 : an extremely outstanding or unusual event, thing, or accomplishment 3 Christian Science : a divinely natural phenomenon experienced humanly as the fulfillment of spiritual law

AK is good at that Captain T. Just be sure to ask clarifying questions to be sure you are talking about the same thing. Sometimes, we use the same word but actually mean something completely different.

Thanks Monica. I agree with what you posted. What about eternal progression? Did God ever have a time when He was not perfect? Is He, as some have said, “continuing to learn?”

Hello all, So AK, it 1,2,3 Gods not one God in 3 personages. Is that what you are tellling CT?

Hey Monica, I applaud the use of context! The God not changing vs. that you cited, what do you take that to mean? What of the LDS teaching of eternal progression? Is that a change from Man to god? What of His continued development? Thanks

Hey AK, You said, That is an interesting idea. Might it be better said as, "The Spirit teaches us through suffering." This obviously takes away the hierarchy of "suffering over the Spirit" but I haven't really thought about it. Dr. T

Hey Shan, A lot of people don't even start training until 3. Not abnormal (in the U.S. anyway)

Hi Shan, The methods are varied. I use behavioral interventions such reinforcement for approximation. When they get close to step A, reinforce. It solves a lot of problems when we do it when the child is ready. One of my children was 18 months another 20 months a third was 2 1/2. It all depends. I've known people who spank etc. Not my cup of tea either.

European counties start as early as 14 months (sometimes earlier). Here in the U.S. we say wait until the child is ready.

Hello all, Interesting topic. Do we know what scripture (Bible) says about prophets who make prophecy that does not come to pass? THanks

Hey Ray, Hilarious response Ray! Thanks for that.

Pushka, Well said!

Hey Serg, That edited post is very different from the original. Can you share with me (perhaps on another thread) the reason for your apparent vacillation? What is bolstering you to continue on in doing missions work? What would it take for you to not follow that path? Just curious. Thanks

Hello Ray, I am fascinated by you. Do you have a picture of yourself somewhere online that I can see? Thanks

You bring up an interesting issue Fiannan. Does God allow us to not complete what He has planned for us to do? Consider Jonah and Moses. He appears to continue prodding etc. until it is done. What do you think?

It is spotless!

Hi Shan, Me and my three boys stayed home while my wife and daughter went to Atlanta. She has yearly trips where her and her old collage girlfriends (4 others) get together somewhere in the U.S. They have been doing it for years. It gives me time to play on the internet, watch bang’em up, shoot 'em, thriller movies and eat lasagna. Like I said, expect my posts to slow down soon. Dr. T

What can I say. My wife and daughter have been out of town. I'm sure my posts will slow down. I'm having a good time though.

I have reviewed my notes to this point and here is what I have: -Missing gnomes -Strawberry F. wondering about Outshined as a suspect -Winnie having a penchant for gnome theft -Strawberry F. concurring with the accusation that Winnie does have a diabolical inclination of depriving gnome owners of their God given right to live peacefully with gnomes -Captain T’s making fun of my pain -Outshined denying any involvement (NOTE: without producing an alibi) -miztrniceguy although his may be misleading, a ploy to through us off the track, presents as dumbfounded (interesting, interesting, interesting…) However, later we see that miztrniceguy actually has an aversion to seeing a group of gnomes. (note to self: perhaps he has been traumatized from previous gnome napping sorties ) -then unexpectedly! out comes an important clue!!! Lisajo unwittingly reveals her sinister history of taking joy (actual quote from a top secret blog, “It was fun! LOL…”) in depriving cow owners their only pleasure in this world. She admits to walking off with Molly Moo. Drat, I sure wish that "LOL" was more specific. It might have been more of a “boo whoo haaa haaa haaa haa!!!!” type of laugh. (note to self: do some more investigation of that laugh. Gather eye witnesses, and character witnesses, talk to the first grade teacher if possible, etc.) Also note the “shady eye” under her name. She never looks me straight in the eye. What might it be looking out for…or trying to avoid? Finally, her signature quote says something about “Shock me shock me shock me with that deviant behavior." Theft is deviant…hmmmm. -then again, Strawberry F reports, “So many gnome nappers come from out of the forrest...” (I initially took it as though she was really trying to help me. But lets review the facts, this was her 3rd accusation. She might just be trying to send me off on a wild goose chase. This is her "look over there, look over here!" I must keep an eye on this one) -Then we find out that Lisajo is "soooo busy that she hardly has time to go to the store." (Perhaps she wants everyone to experience the same “cruel world” that has been tying her down…) But WAIT! Stop the press. She said, and I quote, “…If I wasn’t so busy I just might do it LOL.” (note to self, find out where she works and then contact her boss to find out if she really has been that busy, find out if she takes an extended lunch hour or frequent breaks and if she has been seen coverting with people of ill repute, then find out if they manufacture black clothing at her work. -then, in one of the hardest blows yet (to this point not including the gnomes freedom being stripped from them), I read Lindy telling Lisajo to keep things stealth! Oh, the added pain from that clandestine alliance! A tear almost came to my eye. -Lisajo then feigns as if she doesn't remember the topic of discussion. Doesn’t she know that the old “Olly North tactic” will not work with me… (I do not believe that she doesn’t remember what we were talking about!) But then again, what if she had a sharp hit on the head and she has lost some memory function? What if she was being used as the scapegoat for the gnome robbery? (get a full neuropsychological evaluation to measure her memory faculties.) What if she is "only a pawn" in an underground crime gnome syndicate and I am only one of the poor victims in this... perhaps she is too? -the hunt continues and I might need some help. -I’m hungry Detective Dr. T

Thanks for the heads up Pushka :)

Um, do you have facial hair AK?

Thanks for your thoughts AK. Some questions, his omniscience, did it include complete knowledge of everything (literally knowing all)? Like the thoughts that are only in my mind? If yes, how did He acquire such knowledge? Did He grow into the knowledge of EVERYTHING that He knew? Every aspect of everything on Earth? I'm also interested in the idea of Him always being obedient. In the preexistence that you talk about, how is it that He (only him?) was able to attain that? Was He different from everyone else? Have special privileges? What made Him able to hold that position/characteristic? Why nobody else (if that was the case)? Thanks