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Perhaps, but I think a more likely explanation is that the Lamanites intermarried and were more successful in joining with the inhabitants 
 
The Nephites would have been less likely to intermarry with them, and  less..."flexible" with adapting their customs.  
 
A few years ago (don't have the reference now), archaeologists found that a certain group of inhabitants buried their dead within the village for thousands of years.  But approximately 300-400BCE that practice suddenly stopped and the burial s were then far outside the village.  I felt this was possibly under the influence of the Nephites, based on the Hebrew custom of respecting the graves from defilement 
 
I seem to remember that this discovery was in Costa Rica.

Papal condemnations of capitalism that also give godless communism a free pass from criticism are a sin, a prominent Cuban-American religious leader said this week.

“Why do you and other religion leaders condemn capitalism so strongly, and offer us a list of all the disasters that result from it on earth, but we never see an equally strong condemnation of atheist communism, which continues to cause the world so much harm?” Rev. Alberto Cutié, a former Catholic priest who is now an Episcopal priest, wrote in a column in the Miami Herald.

“Is it really more important to have diplomatic relations with a country that has not had free elections in 50 years, that abuses its people, that has a well-documented history of oppressing and robbing the Church–than to seek justice, the common good and freedom for all Cubans?” he asked Pope Francis, who met recently with Raul Castro and other Cuban leaders.

“I don’t understand–and don’t think I will ever begin to understand–why a man of God can meet with oppressors, but not the oppressed,” Rev. Cutie concluded.

http://www.westernjournalism.com/a-well-known-cuban-american-priest-just-asked-pope-francis-the-one-question-on-everyones-mind/?utm_source=Email&utm_medium=TeaPartyNewsletter&utm_campaign=AM1&utm_content=2015-09-25

Papal condemnations of capitalism that also give godless communism a free pass from criticism are a sin, a prominent Cuban-American religious leader said this week.

“Why do you and other religion leaders condemn capitalism so strongly, and offer us a list of all the disasters that result from it on earth, but we never see an equally strong condemnation of atheist communism, which continues to cause the world so much harm?” Rev. Alberto Cutié, a former Catholic priest who is now an Episcopal priest, wrote in a column in the Miami Herald.

“Is it really more important to have diplomatic relations with a country that has not had free elections in 50 years, that abuses its people, that has a well-documented history of oppressing and robbing the Church–than to seek justice, the common good and freedom for all Cubans?” he asked Pope Francis, who met recently with Raul Castro and other Cuban leaders.

“I don’t understand–and don’t think I will ever begin to understand–why a man of God can meet with oppressors, but not the oppressed,” Rev. Cutie concluded.

http://www.westernjournalism.com/a-well-known-cuban-american-priest-just-asked-pope-francis-the-one-question-on-everyones-mind/?utm_source=Email&utm_medium=TeaPartyNewsletter&utm_campaign=AM1&utm_content=2015-09-25

CRITIC
Joseph Smith was in Carthage jail for treason
 
RESPONSE
FACT CHECK -- He was arrested for the Nauvoo Expositor incident. He then posted bail, but before being released, the indictment was changed to treason because bail was not allowed on a charge of treason.
 
Clearly the Nauvoo Expositor destruction had nothing to do with treason. It was used only to keep him in jail long enough for the mob to do their work.

If you mean, is it necessary to have a perfect knowledge of this before we die in order to be saved? Then, no.
If you mean, is having a perfect knowledge of this a part of our salvation?  Then, yes. Celestial beings will eventually learn all of this.  It is part of their salvation.  "It is impossible for a man to be saved in ignorance." (D&C 131:6)    
We just need to be wise enough to know that some questions need placed in the "learn later" pile.  The later could be in this life or the next.  We need to be content with that.  My experience has been that the mysteries of God that we do learn in this life often lead to additional questions we hadn't thought of previously.  It seems there's always more to learn, which I love.

I like what Brigham Young taught about offense:
 
"He who takes offense when no offense is intended is a fool, and he who takes offense when offense is intended is a greater fool.”

Obviously you have never played chess.

Here is a recent Boy Scout story.
 
Our ward is collecting canned food for the different pantries in the area for the poor.  They went to the local grocery store, in their scout uniforms, and collected food donations.  They received TEN cartloads.
 
I believe that their Scout uniforms, and what they represent, made a difference.

It does take alot of time, but the videos from the Joseph Smith Project are very helpful.  You can view them at kbyu.org.

Obviously you have never played chess.

Agreed. Apologetics often centers around defending the faith, rather than meeting the needs of the individual. What we need more of is seeking to understand people's genuine concerns. I say that, not out of criticism, but because it is something I genuinely need to be continually reminded of.
 
The former is generally a combative and defensive stance. The latter, not so much.
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gELtwsJlTg8

When I use a public restroom, I always take a few extra paper towels home with me.  
It really adds up.

When I use a public restroom, I always take a few extra paper towels home with me.  
It really adds up.

There must be some message hidden in the picture.  Hopefully he will give us a hint  -- does it have something to do with the tree, or sitting on top of the roof.
 
I don't see anything obvious here.

That is a requirement to become an editor of Dialogue magazine..

dang haven't heard that in a loong time, loved it :)
and no idea where you could find an original. sorry.
 
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just heard this artist named Luca Stricagnoli, very talented guy with the guitar and misc other instruments (usually does two or three instruments at the same time)... and i gotta say i love his stuff.

And I bet you also don't know who is the world chess champion.  (Hint: he's from Norway)
 
Don't ask me about football or baseball. 

There must be some message hidden in the picture.  Hopefully he will give us a hint  -- does it have something to do with the tree, or sitting on top of the roof.
 
I don't see anything obvious here.

I was taught NOTHING as a child.  I was  a teenager when I joined, and I learned about the history of the church was thru my own personal study.  I worked at this, my fine feathered friend.
 
I'm so tired of whining, sobbing people  ...cough...choke...sob  "The church did not spoon feed me all this stuff, and it actually expects for me to do my OWN RESEARCH"  whaaaaaaaaaa  whaaaaa SOB SOB  
"It's soooooo unfair."

I was taught NOTHING as a child.  I was  a teenager when I joined, and I learned about the history of the church was thru my own personal study.  I worked at this, my fine feathered friend.
 
I'm so tired of whining, sobbing people  ...cough...choke...sob  "The church did not spoon feed me all this stuff, and it actually expects for me to do my OWN RESEARCH"  whaaaaaaaaaa  whaaaaa SOB SOB  
"It's soooooo unfair."

Many of these experiences are very sacred but I can share with you this experience.
 
Many years ago I was very active in a Christian church.  One day a school friend invited me to his youth group meeting, and the Mormon missionaries  had been invited to tell them what we believe.  When I went, it was the second or third meeting.
 
The lesson was on the Plan of Salvation.  They talked about where we came from, why we were here on earth, and what happens to us after death.  As they were speaking, I had the very strong impression that I had heard this all before.  I remember saying to myself, "This is very familiar.  I know that I have heard this before".  I went through my memory, but could not remember where I had learned this.
 
In that moment I heard a quiet voice speak very clearly to me.  "It is true".  That's all it said.  
 
I can clearly remember that experience now over 50 years later. It so imprinted itself on my soul that I have never doubted that they were telling the truth.  It was before I learned about Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon.
 
Whenever I think of this experience, it makes me think of the hymn, "Amazing Grace".

Family history and temple work for my ancestors, if the Lost Tribes allow me to get into there.  I understand they will be pretty much taking them over during this time to catch up on their own work.

God can also speak to us in dreams.  I have had several where they helped me to have better understanding of God and life, to comfort me, to give me encouragement.

Why are some subjects taboo?
 
We're not sure how to handle it, we haven't formed an opinion, lack of information.

Wow, This was in the original Riverdance with the Flamingo dancer and castanets.  
Just wonderful.
 
A later version
https://youtu.be/eEFdG62KyNM?t=24m54s
 
Is anyone able to find the original?  It was a duet.