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I'd really like to see the Proclamation being canonized as OD3. But I doubt it will happen anytime soon.

BTW, Initiatories are hinted at in Exodus 19:10-11. And there are no specifics described therein. So, if we follow the principle of describing only to the extent that the scriptures do, I wouldn't be too flippant with saying they "clearly" can be discussed without limitation outside the temple. The level they speak of them is about the same as "go do your washing and anointings." Nothing more. But it implies that they will receive their endowment shortly thereafter.

Many people left the Savior after He said he was not going to just "poof" bread to ease their lives. He then asked the apostles if they would also leave. Peter said. Yes, many leave for the wrong reasons. But many stay for the right reasons.

If it is hinted at in scriptures, you can "refer" to it in person. If you can find it described in scriptures, you can describe it in person. If you can find it explicitly stated in scriptures, you can state it in person. Examples: Joseph's coat of many colors was most likely his temple garment. When Jacob "wrestled with an angel," that was an endowment ceremony. When Mahonri Morinancumer saw the finger of the Lord, he was receiving a very special endowment. The parable of the wedding feast is a reference to the endowment. Clearly, the uninitiated would not be able to glean the specifics of the temple ceremony from these brief descriptions. But, to those who have been endowed, they are clear -- at least, when properly pointed out. They are vague enough that even the initiated may overlook the reference. But once pointed out, it is pretty clear. Follow the example of scriptures. That's the level that you can talk about it outside the temple.

I don't see how any of this refutes my statements.

This is a myth. Various types of cells in our bodies renew at different rates. And some cells don't really change at all. One may as well ask if we are one entity when we are holding a pet in our lap, or embracing a loved one. We interact with our immune system (and all of our autonomic processes) much more than we realize on a conscious level. But rest assured, it is us.

In that case, it might be a great idea to just pull out completely and let the Europeans and the Asian nations go at it and destroy each other. America would be the only bastion of peace. And we could make a KILLING with weapons sales. (see what I did there?)

Ukraine-Russia Negotiations are not going well. Some have described it as trying to negotiate between toddlers. Trump has his work cut out for him. He's put a few hard lines in the sand (like no NATO membership for Ukraine). But beyond such, he's just trying to get the two to have a conversation. It looks like it is not going to be an overnight success.

Myanmar: First Aerial View Of Earthquake; Sat Images Reveal Shock Destruction After 7.7 Quake The body count is over 1600 people so far.

possibly?... Christ's Invitation: "Come Unto Me" - Jeffrey R. Holland - BYU Speeches

Uhmmm... I think you missed your typing roll.

I'll invoke a gradient to this paradigm. We're familiar with being inside or outside of our comfort zone. How about three levels: Comfort zone Challenge zone Panic zone

I definitely know where you're coming from. If I were to insult someone whom I've never met or never shown any good will to, I can't blame it on him if he takes it poorly. What most people don't get is that if you're going to make fun of someone in jest they first need to know that you actually love them. Only when the loving and playful relationship has been established do the playful insults have credibility of actually being "in good fun." So, the real question is: How do I get people to love me? Help people fulfil their needs (not their wants).

I was just surfing various news sites and found a new site: Semafor While it was not blatant, I couldn't help but recognize the similarity between the site's icon vs that was formerly associated with a different site. I thought it was Salon. Does anyone else remember what I might be recognizing?

Imagine a country so racist that people have to fabricate a race hoax just to shed light on the issue.

I think it is gremlins. Yup. Definitely gremlins. They get into everything. They even put a hole in my shoes the other day. And boy! I had to go into the thorny patch of my garden getting poked with every stride. If that doesn't get you upset and depressed like the forces of nature are all against you, then nothing will. Let me tell you. The poking of thorns in your foot is the absolute worst thing in the world (aside from having to see AOC's bug eyes for an hour at a time. That's just creepy.) Then there's that guy who drives too slow in front of you, but then he speeds up when you change lanes to pass him. I lose hope for humanity when I see that happen. 'struth!!!

Epiphany!!! My daughter came to me last night talking about sometimes it seems like all her efforts are in vain. She has put tremendous energy into various projects for school, with her friend groups, etc. And she is so disappointed when she sees someone drop out. She usually picks up the slack, only to have someone else drop out... Sometimes it continues. Sometimes it is too much and she simply can't continue without certain resources from others in the group who have dropped out. As I was consoling her, I finally understood the words of Kipling which I isolated above. Why are triumph and disaster both "imposters"? Why would you risk everything you've gathered only to throw it all away on a game of chance? For many years, I had read this poem. And I understood the rest of it just fine. But these two parts (quoted above) always made me wonder (why is this good advice?). Only as I was comforting my daughter did I understand that I had not yet become a man. Triumph and disaster are both imposters because we seem to manufacture so many meaningless things to be the "prize" we want in life. But the reality is that the prize is something that we don't really "win." Those things we consider to be success or failure are so often just the result of a gamble that happened to work out or not. Sometimes, you can do everything right and still lose. But we take consolation in the fact that we did, indeed, do what was right. Real success or failure is a measure of what we did, not what we achieved -- if you get my meaning. Every loss is a learning experience. It is the fact that we keep growing whether we win or lose that makes the experience worthwhile. Imagine winning, and then thinking, "Ok, I don't need to grow anymore!" Continual growth is the only thing that we can truly assess as the prize.

The Church still has those lyrics: Joy to the World The original was by Isaac Watts who used "is". W. W. Phelps re-wrote the lyrics to the version you presented. I like the Phelps version better because it is for our dispensation. Just look at the commentary: The intent of the Psalm was to look forward to the Lord's 1st coming. And the ancient Jews fully expected the Messiah to transform the earth at that time. But that was a misreading of the prophecies. The world as they knew it did not really change so completely as they expected. During the post-reformation era, they wrote songs that looked back on the event that the ancient Jews looked forward to. Thus, Watts used lyrics to indicate the event already happened. But with the restoration of the gospel, we now look forward to the 2nd coming. And that will be the time of complete transformation where ... No more let sins and sorrows grow, Nor thorns infest the ground; And heav'n and nature will indeed sing.

Illinois Dem on girls having to change in front of transgender: 'It's a lie!' | Fox News This assemblyman could be sued for defamation/slander by both the opposing assemblyman and the members of the family involved.

Federal Judge Orders Astronauts Be Returned To Space Station

They know it is happening. But they all-too-quickly assume it is just an isolated incident that keeps happening all over the blue states. So, there's no need to worry about it.

Interesting comparison. One is all about individual liberty. The other is all about the nanny state. Right and left in a nutshell. Both somewhat acknowledged and respected (as such) on their sides. Both largely ignored by their peers. Both respected by a small, but loyal following in their demesne. Neither seemed to have made a large impact politically or culturally. I really like Ron Paul. But the fact is that Ron (and Bernie) never made any significant, lasting effect on the populus or the political system. But Ron Paul was possibly the most incorruptible person to ever walk the halls of government. Sanders stayed away from a large part of the government corruption. But you simply can't keep rooting for socialism/communism without being corrupt at some level.

The latest CNN poll indicates that the top 3 Democrat politicians that the average Dem voter identifies with (shares core values) are AOC, Harris, Sanders. So... A former bartender who trips over her own ignorance with every public utterance she makes. A woman who rose up the political ladder via the hard way until she obtained the role of VP due to her DEI creds, whose signature trait is word salads. A long-time politician who has not contributed in any meaningful way to the political discourse in over 30 years. Hey, CNN got it right. They do identify with these core values.

So, we've finally settled on a course of action. We've come up with a plan to reduce her debt. She will probably not be able to get a new credit card for a few years. But with her social security and the financial assistance from me and her sons, she should be able to get by. Unfortunately, we can't afford my niece's tuition and other upkeep while also financially supporting my sister. So, at the end of this school year, she'll be going back to her parents. Meanwhile, my sister can't continue to be supported by others. She'll need to do something eventually. But hopefully, we can figure that out before I can't afford to support her anymore.