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If it’s not required, we have sure wasted a lot of time in the temples performing vicarious ordinances. From the Handbook: 18.1 Ordinances of Salvation and Exaltation The priesthood includes the authority to administer gospel ordinances that are necessary for salvation and exaltation. People make sacred covenants with God as they receive these ordinances. The ordinances of salvation and exaltation are listed below: Baptism Confirmation and gift of the Holy Ghost Conferral of the Melchizedek Priesthood and ordination to an office (for men) Temple endowment Temple sealing The ordinances of salvation and exaltation are not performed for persons who have intellectual disabilities that make them not accountable and unable to make covenants with God. Nor are these ordinances performed for children who die before age 8. These persons are “saved in the celestial kingdom of heaven” (Doctrine and Covenants 137:10; see also Moroni 8:8–12).

For myself, while I tend towards ideals that most would consider conservative, the truth is that I pretty much view politics as a distraction from what is most important: The Plan of Salvation. It’s why we are here in mortality. It seems to me that many of us spend so much time debating which political ideology has the greater merit that we forget that living and sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ has infinitely more merit than all other ideals.

Oof. The worst part is wondering how this might spread to other illnesses. Perhaps even the common cold, and how Mr. Fred spread his germs to Mr. Joe causing him to miss work for 3 days and now wants recompense. I believe the dynamics of the (past) status quo might be susceptible to change after recent events and seeing how these have detrimentally affected the nations.

We disregard the words of the holy prophets at our own peril. Naaman almost disregarded the prophet Elisha’s advice. There was no “thus sayeth the Lord” or anything other than the counsel given. He almost missed the opportunity to be healed. Likewise there were some who didn’t want to look at the serpent on the staff because they didn’t believe it would heal them. They missed the opportunity to be healed. Sounds like solid advice. Let’s not miss our opportunity to be healed.

ob·jec·tive·ly /əbˈjektivlē,äbˈjektivlē/ adverb adverb: objectively in a way that is not influenced by personal feelings or opinions Are you trying to tell me that the majority of people aren’t politically influenced by their personal feelings and opinions? In many ways, politics has become a team sport, cheering for the home team while hissing at the opposition.

These two statements seem contradictory.

No. I don’t think they are objectively assessing at all. I think they are assessing with a preconceived, desired outcome, just like most people do. That I agree with you. I think, perhaps, you misunderstand what I am saying. I agree with your assessment that they will still be voted for by many people.

Well, “objectively assess” is key phrasing here! Of the actual results, unfortunately, I’m pretty sure we both already know.... 😕

DICTIONARY id·i·ot /ˈidēət/ noun INFORMAL a stupid person. ARCHAIC a person of low intelligence. As this person clearly has not been given the intel of the situation, by his own admission, he is a person of low intelligence. For what it’s worth, I agree with MG that he is attempting to be deceptive by downplaying the situation. But what else can he do and still hope to get re-elected? How can anyone objectively assess this situation and vote for him (or especially the mayor!) ever again?

...cringe... 😜

- Closest I have found. And honestly, it’s all going to come down to whether the officer is justified in shooting someone resisting arrest, under the influence, and using a taser in the process of trying to escape. As usual, the answer to that question greatly depends on your aligned attitude towards current events.

SpringShield?

Hmmmm. It has been reported extensively that crime rates have been getting better for quite some time.... If you are speaking to the tensions between police and minorities not getting any better, perhaps we should look to a broader societal problem rather than placing blame on law enforcement directly?

I have heard these same ideas tossed around for decades. So, if we will take away some of the department budget for the guys who are overworked, under paid, overly stressed, and expected to make life changing decisions in the blink of an eye on a daily basis then that should solve all those issues...? By either taking pay from the guys already working massive amounts of overtime just to make ends meet OR by removing the tools used to keep them safe each day we can solve the issue? If Batman would just quit being so scary then all the criminals would stop being so bad! Is there a chance.... just a small chance... maybe... possibly... that this idea is an attempt to buy votes from poverty stricken, blighted areas of certain cities via redistribution of taxpayer funds? And that those same cities’ politicians who promote this idea are the very ones already at fault for the poor distribution of these funds thereby being responsible for the very poverty stricken areas in the first place? Sure, let’s blame it on the icky tactical-styled uniforms and weapons utilized to keep those officers safe from the crime infested rat holes created by the corrupt, democrat leaders of those areas. {Whoops. Was I not supposed to say that? Were we still pretending that “both sides are equal” or two sides of the same coin?}

Yep.

Soapbox - Is this the one the mainstream media controls? The one that many on the right consider to be highly compromised? The one termed by the US President as “fake news?” Ballot box - Is this the one where there have been rampant reports of dead people voting, out of state people voting illegally, and many others are starting to become skeptical of their legitimacy? Jury box - Is this the one where appointed judges with agendas have tainted the confidence of many people of having a “fair” trial? The thing is that I AGREE with you. By the same token, I can also understand the frustrations of those who feel that, like the Nephites of old, we might be getting to a point where we can no longer be governed by law as our laws are becoming corrupted. Helaman 5:2 For as their laws and their governments were established by the voice of the people, and they who chose evil were more numerous than they who chose good, therefore they were ripening for destruction, for the laws had become corrupted.

I believe this is false. Freedom from an oppressive government is the oldest problem in our nation as it was the very foundation of our nation. Whether you agree or not, your point is valid that racism has been an issue since long before the founding of the nation. Even in Christ’s time there was extreme tension between the Samaritans and the Jews. It can certainly be traced back biblically into the Old Testament. In modern times, how long has the tension between Muslim countries and the Jews been brewing? My point is that racism has been an issue that far exceeds the issues of our own government. Racism, at its base level, is a moral and spiritual issue. Despite all the laws to the contrary, institutional racism will exist as long as it exists in the hearts of the people. That being said, I don’t believe this issue will or even can be solved through legislation. Despite decades of protests and centuries of legislation, here we are with more protests and probably more legislation as a result. And it certainly won’t be the end of it. Rather, the atonement of Jesus Christ is THE solution as it changes the hearts and minds of the people who will then change the institution. Perhaps. Do you have access to his bank records? I’m not someone who is blaming Soros or even stating there is some deep conspiracy afoot here. But such a blanket statement offers no more proof than the conspiracy theory that was presented. Perhaps we (all of us) shouldn’t be so quick to dismiss the opinions of others that don’t fit the narratives we want to see? Maybe this was your point in trying to show the left and right are the opposite sides of the same coin?

Matthew 7:6 Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you. Or even better: JST Matthew 7:9 Go ye into the world, saying unto all, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come nigh unto you. 10 And the mysteries of the kingdom ye shall keep within yourselves; for it is not meet to give that which is holy unto the dogs; neither cast ye your pearls unto swine, lest they trample them under their feet. 11 For the world cannot receive that which ye, yourselves, are not able to bear; wherefore ye shall not give your pearls unto them, lest they turn again and rend you.

Either you forgot to type a “great” or this story is more twisted than you let on....

Brigham Young - “Jesus was the first man that ever went to preach to the spirits in prison, holding the keys of the Gospel of salvation to them. Those keys were delivered to him in the day and hour that he went into the spirit world, and with them he opened the door of salvation to the spirits in prison.” (Journal of Discourses 4:285.)

“Rebel scum.” or perhaps ”Imperial dog!” (I’m not sure which I am supposed to type!)

That’s kind of cool of you to say that.

The annual award presented by the Bishop for their participation was what made me cringe a bit as it seems very awkward to my 21st century way of doing things. I agree. I certainly should clarify that I also think that they were doing the best with the light and knowledge that they had at the time. In the cultural period in which they lived, it very well could have been the exact thing that was needed. Agreed. It’s almost as if everyone needs to repent... 😁