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On 11/4/2024 at 4:16 AM, Jedi_Nephite said:
Regarding part C, the First Presidency never told members to get vaccinated. What they did say was that they should make the decision prayerfully and by following the consul of competent medical professionals.
This... the entire time during the lock downs people were saying that the prophet told them to be vaccinated that it was revalation and I had to keep pointing out that's not what happened. Not because I disagreed with the vaccine (I do, for most age groups, ect) but because I was worried that if there were problems with the vaccine that it would damage their faith due to assumption.
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I just bought a bunch of garments with the mesh cotton mix the only problem is the collar is too high. If these have a v neck and no sleeves I'm keen. It's tough to wear garments in subtropical australia. I'm keen.
Note I also love how they are making it so the symbols don't show through the top shirt I feel so much more comfortable
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On 6/14/2024 at 4:44 AM, mikbone said:
This is our compromise. There are still books crammed all over the place in closets, steel lockers that I purchased for the cause, and about another ton or so boxed in the garage that she insists we cannot part with.
Good luck with your remodel.
I too married a book dragon. I have to fight to prevent her buying bookshelves because I know she will try to fill them
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....if this helps here is a screenshot
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On 6/9/2024 at 2:08 PM, mikbone said:
From Chat GPT
The phrase "take it with a grain of salt" has historical origins dating back to ancient Rome. The Roman author Pliny the Elder wrote in his "Natural History" about an antidote for poison that included taking a grain of salt with it. The idea was that the salt would help mitigate the effects of the poison. Over time, this concept evolved metaphorically to mean that one should not entirely trust or accept something potentially harmful or dubious without a measure of skepticism or caution, symbolized by the grain of salt.
Also from Wikipedia
“In the old-fashioned English units of weight, a grain weighs approximately 65 mg, which is about how much table salt a person might pick up between the fingers as a pinch.”
Wasn't helpful to my question but I do enjoy fun facts.
On 6/10/2024 at 10:56 PM, Carborendum said:Page 26 does not have any mention of Ludlow or Joseph. So, please verify your sources.
In A Companion to Your Study of the Book of Mormon, Ludlow does say the following:
I wonder about the word "evidently". I tend to think that he had heard about it, but he didn't actually have a source (no source was cited for that claim). This leads me to believe it was just a rumor.
Other sources say that Oliver was the scribe. But they had no idea if Joseph translated, or if Oliver tried to translate and was partially/totally successful. But even that much was also a rumor. Elder Tanner commented that we should be careful making that claim because we have nothing to back it up.
Hopefully my the pdf I attached above helped, I also have the hard copy lying around......somewhere
On 6/11/2024 at 2:38 AM, Traveler said:Greetings @Highlander:
Anciently there was a bridge that spanned the gap in conical Biblical scripture text to in part account for the 400 years after Joseph that the children of Israel were in Egypt. The records are considered apocryphal and are an account of the 12 sons (patriarchs of the 12 tribes of Israel) and their prophecies. The earliest text found dates back to about 100 years before Christ. Though it is one text it is considered to be 12 books – one for each son of Israel. Officially they are called the “Testaments of the Patriarchs” but are also known as the book of each of the patriarchs – Joseph being one of them. I am not sure if this particular “Book of Joseph” is the same as the one you are considering. If it is there is a translation of this book that can be purchased at Amazon along with the other patriarchs.
I do not have access to my copy – perhaps something my dear wife has simplified from my dwindling collection – I think I will purchase a new copy. The Book of Joseph is of interest to LDS because of his particular blessing given by Israel (Jacob) in the Bible narrative. I personally find the Book of Benjamin as a document of interest to LDS. All of the testaments of the patriarchs ought to be of interest to Christians because of the witness of Christ – and we know were created at least 100 years before Jesus. These texts justify much that we learn from the Dead Sea Scriptures and why those Jews were expecting the Messiah.
But I would highlight the Book of Benjamin because it references the “prophet of the gentiles” in the last-days that is also referenced in other ancient text (including among the Dead Sea Scrolls). I hope I am remembering this correctly – that it parallels the witness given in the Book of Mormon of a great prophet in the last-days among the gentiles whose name will be Joseph and who will be a descendant of the ancient patriarch Joseph.
Some Christian scholars have suggested the Paul was the prophet of the gentiles but to me it is obvious that Paul is an ancient prophet and not the prophet prophesied to testify to the gentiles in the last-days.
The Traveler
I don't think this is the book I was referring to but it does sound like and interesting study topic, that I'll look into
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On 6/9/2024 at 12:23 PM, zil2 said:
It would be a lot easier to comment if we could go read what you're reading. The Institute manuals are divided into chapters and sections about specific scriptures - if you told us the scriptures / chapter / section, that would be a lot more useful than a page number (especially since there are probably a zillion versions of the student manual and you haven't give us a publication date or anything). A link to the online version (if it's still there) would be even more helpful. (I can't find an apparent match online, though I find the book in question cited in a BofM student manual.)
Here is the pdf
Sorry I haven't responded for a bit , I got distracted
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I was reading the book of mormon student manual and on pages 26 it talks about the book of Joesph being translated but not yet published. It uses the reference "A companion to your study of the book of mormon" by Daniel H Ludlow. Should I take this with a grain of salt or is there something to it
Cheers
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On 5/4/2024 at 3:11 AM, The Folk Prophet said:
There are already repercussions.
3 hours ago, Vort said:I do not believe this. Especially for men who work a professional job, the virtue of living within one's means is almost universally available.
Well here in Australia the cost of living is disgusting. The housing market here is the worst, second to Canada. I can't afford a house within an hour of my work place, and fuel cost around $2 a litre. I've seen two bedroom houses that need heaps of renovations on 500m sq go for over 650k. I dont live in a city and rentals are insane, and we are heavily taxed.
I'm working full time but my wife can't ,and I never wanted her to have to work full time. I am struggling to get ahead. Unless you have both partners working you can't get ahead.
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On 9/26/2022 at 4:14 AM, mirkwood said:
While I think Trump was a good President, I hope he does not run again, or loses to a quality opponent in a primary. I do not think a second term with him at the helm would be good for the country. We are wayyyyy to polarized at this point for him to be President again.
The fact that America is so polarised, I don't think it matters which republican runs, the candidate we still be seen as the next Hitler
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So no gathering to zion yet? Ahh well next time.😛
I'll be watching conference after church here in Australia.
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3 hours ago, LDSGator said:6 hours ago, Ironhold said:
Individual politicians have made statements indicating that private firearms are worthless against the might of the US military, s
I actually agree with that statement 100%, but to me it’s irrelevant. I have the right to own a gun for self defense, hunting….basically whatever reason I want to.
I disagree, from what I've read on the America constitution the point of the right to bare arms is to prevent tyranny. Also 4th gen warfare always seems to give the American army a run for its money. Not to mention the military may be divided in the conflict.
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I think food prices due to shortages and inflation is going to be a big problem. I need to get that garden going.
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This is a nice perspective. My wife's health isn't the best making it difficult to bring children into the world plus the fear of passing on these health conditions to the kid, it is disheartening. We are striving to save up for a farm were we want to grow a range of fruits, vegetables and herbs making our own little piece of Eden. We want to be able to give and help through this way at least for now.
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On 12/20/2021 at 2:04 PM, Fether said:
“Families can be together forever” is somewhat problematic in this conversation. Eternal families is not really about being with your family forever, it seems to be more akin to eternal increase with your spouse.
I remember looking into this after the topic of temple divorce was brought up and the concern of what happens to the children's seeling. I found the most important seeling is to your spouse which is the most important relationship you have bar the one with God.
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On 1/25/2022 at 3:13 PM, Traveler said:
I have speculated that the parable of the ten virgins indicates that many seemingly good and faithful members have not prepared themselves. Sometimes I wonder if I personally fit better with the Saints that are running out of oil. Sometime I think the one's without oil for their lamps are those not "active" but I think that is a misinterpretation
On 1/26/2022 at 12:33 AM, laronius said:I have wondered about this too, not about you @Traveler but about me. 😃 I would like to think that I was among the five wise virgins and yet I see a pretty good gap between myself and what I view as a Zion like individual.
Yeh I understand this. Sometimes the trials you face feel like you are burning every bit of faith you saved up just to make sure you don't get lost in the dark. I suppose that's how you build more faith by getting through the tough times. I guess I'll just get a bigger lamp.
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I think trusting your gut is a useful tool. I agree with with a few of the previous comments if you get a gut feeling take time to think it out dont just react if you can. Some people confuse the feeling of a dopamine rush with the spirit. I think Bednars patterns of light give good advice on trusting your gut or following the spirit. If it's a good decision do it anyway and take small steps through the fog.
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On 10/25/2021 at 10:09 AM, mirkwood said:
Lehi was a prophet of God and he faltered when he was hungry. He was far more spiritual than we are, and if his hunger drove him to murmur against the Lord, then how do we think we will fare when the day of need arrives? The Lord expects us to be prepared both spiritually and temporally.
I love this perspective, interesting thought. Food storage has been on my mind for a while I know the preppers online are getting worried about food too. As soon as I finish studies I really want to make bigger steps for self-sufficiency
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I thought the Saturday morning talk by Henry B Eyring about temples was great. I thought the story about his sudden need to move was interesting, he testified of the Prophets' power of being a seer and the need to heed his counsel.
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I'm hearing that there is huge success online for missionary work now so maybe the transition to online teaching may end up being even greater.
It's funny that you brought up this talking just yesterday a friend, my wife, and I was talking about the pressure and judgment that church culture puts on people one of them was the expectation for young men to go on a mission. I'm just wondering what inspired you to write this.
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On 10/8/2019 at 11:48 PM, laronius said:
Isn't it obvious? They are going to release a translation of the sealed portion of the plates! It's gonna happen some time so why not now? Talk about the uproar that would cause! 😮
Maybe the rest of the Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible. The book of Joseph of Egypt
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6 hours ago, Emmanuel Goldstein said:
President Russell M. Nelson. “If you folks are not being persecuted on a daily basis, you are not doing your job very well. Fortify our people. The adversary is an incorrigible insomniac. He never sleeps.”
Can i get a link to this quote looks like a good read.
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Wooo here we go, will something dramatic happen in the next month, I'm just watching to see what happens