Alaskagain

When you say "it is in this atosphere that anti-mormonism" was born can you give me an example? You are so cynical, I have a hard time believing that a significant number of the ministers and pastors out there are this deceitful. I'm especially hesitant when it comes to taking care of their families. I believe they love theirs just as much as you love yours. However, I literally know nothing about them, and I have seen enough evil in men to know I know nothing. You've given me food for thought. Elphaba I once visited the house of an independent preacher friend and heard discussion of a desired new car purchase; a few weeks later was held a tent revival, with much passing of the plate throughout the congregation, and a few weeks later, voila, the preacher had a new car. I am NOT saying all or even many paid preachers do this. But I know this particular one held that revival for the sole intention of making the purchase. I doubt he collected the entire purchase price, but enough for a good sized down payment. I know this story does not address the "anti" part of the discussion, but is an example of the deceitfulness that is possible.

I don't see anyone overreacting here; the discussion seems to be quite civil and following a fairly logical flow.

"Scrip" is not the same thing as "script". What, then, should I make of the following? Main Entry: scrip Function: noun Etymology: alteration of "script" Date: 1590 1 : a short writing (as a certificate, schedule, or list) 2 : a small piece 3 a : any of various documents used as evidence that the holder or bearer is entitled to receive something (as a fractional share of stock or an allotment of land) b : paper currency or a token issued for temporary use in an emergency from http://www2.merriam-webster.com/cgi-bin/mwdictsn I believe the "purse or scrip" refers to the definition of scrip which I have placed in bold print above, meaning currency. Thank you for looking it up for me. I don't believe it means not to go with a prepared lesson plan -- not necessarily a detailed word script - but a plan. JMO.

"Scrip" is not the same thing as "script".

It's been a week now, Dr T; no sign of Sassy?

Aw, how cool! (is that the military left?) (edited only to add smiley)

So these YM were up to no good, but even in their "badness", the result was something good for somebody else. Amazing how things work.

Poor pity me, my hubby was asked to leave the Ward Choir! (they kept moving his chair further and further towards the hall)

well, let's see, bilingual in five languages; does that make you pentalingual or decilingual?

Well, there I go again. Can you say "KNI-EVE"?

Poor pity me. I've never had a pedicure. (at a salon!)

It does make me question the literacy standards for university graduation! :) (I do realize there are lots of nice people who simply cannot spell, for whatever reason.)

This is just so sad. . . the news seems to get worse by the hour. My prayers go out to all.

something about avoiding the very appearance of evil comes to mind. . . .

Poor Pity Me I've never owned a convertible.

I certainly do not think you are stupid. You do need to work on your communication skills. Neither did I imply that you are lazy. I merely offered you an alternative site wherein to complete your assignment. I am glad to hear that you work a construction job; I am very glad to hear that you are employed, and obviously working your way through school. I find that admirable. I responded to your "survey" via private email; and have yet to receive acknowledgement. Edited to add: I am sorry if you have taken offense.

For a post-graduate student, I find you lack sufficient communication skills with which to phrase questions which would evoke the informative responses you desire. It might behoove you to seek your answers in the parking lot of a Church Meetinghouse in Columbia, rather than here. I'm sure you would receive a more accurate sampling of random LDS members for your purposes. It would also put you outdoors where you will be exposed to sunshine, allowing your body to properly convert Vitamin D, rather than being cooped up indoors on such a nice day.

Oh. I thought Harold was just an angel. . . "Hark! the Harold angel sing. . ."

He's been in my thoughts heavily for the past couple of days. Just in case he can swing by this way . . . . . A shout out to you, Outshined! Hope all is well!

OK. I just didn't want you think this was going to be EASY. After all, it is called "homeWORK".

And is the purpose of this study to determine "How to Reach [convert] Mormons"? in that the stated goal of CIU/Zwemer Center for Muslim Studies seems to be determining "How to Reach [convert] Muslims"

I am not offended. What is the purpose of being "non-denominational"?

I didn't take the OP as insinuating that we LDS are not Christian. I think he/she identified self as Christian in a denominational sense. So, tell us what CIU is. You may get more cooperation.

WARNING: I am about to be flippant :) as opposed to how certain cat groups think?