Why is prison chaplain here?


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I'm occasionally asked what a pentecosal preacher is doing hanging out at lds.net?  Especially--as a moderator!

 

A short answer is that I hope to, in my own feeble way, simulate the kind of discussions and friendships detailed by LDS thinkers like Robert Millet:  http://ldsmag.com/the-mormonevangelical-dialogue-one-effort-to-engage-persons-of-other-faiths/

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If these questions are doctrinal, then I'd say I was created out of nothing, and plan to spend eternity in the Heavenly Kingdom, ruling and reigning with Jesus, judging angels, worshipping, etc.  My desire is to offer to the LORD a 100-fold harvest, or a 5-talent return, and then to receive ever greater responsiblities.

 

If the questions are more pedestrian, I was born in Minneapolis, MN, raised in Seattle, and currently live in Federal Way, WA (a southern suburb of Seattle).  Again, I'm going to heaven after my season on this sod.

 

If the questions are financial, I'm somewhere in the American middle class, and would be most satisfied to simply maintain that.

 

If the questions are vocational, I will go where God sends me.  For now, that is continued service to "the least of these"--prisoners that God wants "set free"--at least in their relations with Him.

 

If the meanings are something else, I'm open to elaboration.

 

 

 

Other important questions:

  • Where does prison chaplain come from?
  • Where will prison chaplain go when this life is over?

 

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I'm occasionally asked what a pentecosal preacher is doing hanging out at lds.net?  Especially--as a moderator!

 

A short answer is that I hope to, in my own feeble way, simulate the kind of discussions and friendships detailed by LDS thinkers like Robert Millet:  http://ldsmag.com/the-mormonevangelical-dialogue-one-effort-to-engage-persons-of-other-faiths/

 

 

Prisonchaplain, I liked the article and I believe you characterize this quote from the article:

 

"our discussions were characterized by a mood of openness, candor, and a general lack of defensiveness. We knew what we believed, and we were committed to our own religious tradition. Neither was trying to convert the other; rather, we were making an effort to better understand one another. Our experience is one example of what can happen when men and women of good will come together in an attitude of openness, and in a sincere effort to better understand and be understood."

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Prisonchaplain, I liked the article and I believe you characterize this quote from the article:

 

"our discussions were characterized by a mood of openness, candor, and a general lack of defensiveness. We knew what we believed, and we were committed to our own religious tradition. Neither was trying to convert the other; rather, we were making an effort to better understand one another. Our experience is one example of what can happen when men and women of good will come together in an attitude of openness, and in a sincere effort to better understand and be understood."

 

Don't believe the hype! PC is here for one reason and one reason only:

He's a glutton for punishment. And he's like, "That FunkyTown is a handsome dude. If I log in here, some of his handsomeness might rub off on me."

So for two reasons and two reasons only.

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I'm occasionally asked what a pentecosal preacher is doing hanging out at lds.net? Especially--as a moderator!

A short answer is that I hope to, in my own feeble way, simulate the kind of discussions and friendships detailed by LDS thinkers like Robert Millet: http://ldsmag.com/the-mormonevangelical-dialogue-one-effort-to-engage-persons-of-other-faiths/

Who is Prison Chap ??? Lol!!!

I am joking....if you were no longer here this place wouldn't be the same. I remember when you became a moderator. Let's say you add balance. Lol!!

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Palerider, it's Funkytown that adds the balance...he's the socialist.  Pam, I thought all true LDS were dry ... oh wait...you don't mean alcohol-free, do you?  :P

 

I'm not a socialist. That was a quote by A-Train that I kept for posterity. For some reason, it doesn't say his name any more as being the one I quoted.

A-Train stopped logging in a long time ago, so I could probably change it... But, who didn't love that awesome socialist dude?

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I'm not a socialist. That was a quote by A-Train that I kept for posterity. For some reason, it doesn't say his name any more as being the one I quoted.

A-Train stopped logging in a long time ago, so I could probably change it... But, who didn't love that awesome socialist dude?

 

I don't think it was every attributed to the username A-Train.  It was always dorave (though it's possible A-train changed his name to dorave).

 

The original thread is here: http://lds.net/forums/topic/29596-why-does-socialism-seem-to-lead-to-the-decline-of-religion/

 

The quote in question is here:http://lds.net/forums/topic/29596-why-does-socialism-seem-to-lead-to-the-decline-of-religion/?p=478727

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My mind is now blown on two counts.  First, Funky Town is not a socialist.  I've been thinking he was for quite a long time now.  He just doesn't look the same as some guy with middle of the road views.  Second...that I could provide any kind of balance.  I'm considering printing this string out and bringing it to my family as some kind of evidence.  :D

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My mind is now blown on two counts.  First, Funky Town is not a socialist.  I've been thinking he was for quite a long time now.  He just doesn't look the same as some guy with middle of the road views.  Second...that I could provide any kind of balance.  I'm considering printing this string out and bringing it to my family as some kind of evidence.  :D

Trying to figure out how this would help in your family.....Lol!!!

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Prison Chaplin, I have wondered about the origin of your handle. I narrowed it down to either a) you were/are a chaplin in a physical prison with convicts, or b) you try to spread the Good News to those who are in more of a spiritual prison due to a lack of Christ in their lives. :)

I have never wondered why you were here but am glad you are. I have wondered about things you've said, and on one occassion in particular a number of years ago that really frustrated me. But, it was nothing personal on your end, and I knew that at the time, just as I do now. :) I think we all wonder about what others say from time to time. I'm sure others have wondered about me. :) Such are the limitations of forum discussions versus face-to-face ones.

I do wish we heard from you on the forums as much as we used to.

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Physical prison chaplain...or spiritual?  The answer is yes--both.  I am an actual chaplain in a real prison.  Then again, all of us who are serious about our faith hope to influence others, and see them released from the spiritual prisons, to a closer walk with the Savior.

 

As for me not posting as much as I used to, perhaps I did more in my first couple of years because I had so many questions.  I still have some, but they are fewer.  Over time I've become content to listen hard, and only chime in on occasion.

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Physical prison chaplain...or spiritual?  The answer is yes--both.  I am an actual chaplain in a real prison.  Then again, all of us who are serious about our faith hope to influence others, and see them released from the spiritual prisons, to a closer walk with the Savior.

 

As for me not posting as much as I used to, perhaps I did more in my first couple of years because I had so many questions.  I still have some, but they are fewer.  Over time I've become content to listen hard, and only chime in on occasion.

If you stopped altogether we would all miss you.
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I'm not a socialist. That was a quote by A-Train that I kept for posterity. For some reason, it doesn't say his name any more as being the one I quoted.

A-Train stopped logging in a long time ago, so I could probably change it... But, who didn't love that awesome socialist dude?

 

I remember A-train. Seemed like a decent fellow. He got banned back in the day for some reason. I seem to recall that he was libertarian. 

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