Guest MormonGator Posted March 13, 2018 Report Share Posted March 13, 2018 (edited) So, I'm waiting for the contractor to come and fix an issue I'm having with a sliding door in my house. He finally shows up, and he catches me reading the BOM on my kitchen counter. It wasn't intentional, I read it most mornings in bed or at the counter with breakfast. He noticed the music I was listening to (the new Judas Priest album) and he says, "Reading the Book of Mormon and listening to heavy metal? Haven't seen that one before, and I've seen a lot." We talked a bit about both heavy metal and the Book of Mormon-and he said he'd "look into it". It was a cool moment. Living in Florida LDS are in the distinct minority Edited March 13, 2018 by MormonGator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeuroTypical Posted March 13, 2018 Report Share Posted March 13, 2018 There you go. Next time you're in Priesthood meeting and you hear "Does anyone have any missionary experiences they'd like to share?" you've got your thing to say. Midwest LDS, jerome1232, Sunday21 and 3 others 3 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane_Doe Posted March 13, 2018 Report Share Posted March 13, 2018 28 minutes ago, MormonGator said: So, I'm waiting for the contractor to come and fix an issue I'm having with a sliding door in my house. He finally shows up, and he catches me reading the BOM on my kitchen counter. It wasn't intentional, I read it most mornings in bed or at the counter with breakfast. He noticed the music I was listening to (the new Judas Priest album) and he says, "Reading the Book of Mormon and listening to heavy metal? Haven't seen that one before, and I've seen a lot." We talked a bit about both heavy metal and the Book of Mormon-and he said he'd "look into it". It was a cool moment. Living in Florida LDS are in the distinct minority Ok, that's just awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zil Posted March 13, 2018 Report Share Posted March 13, 2018 This is why you keep a few spare copies near the front door. Sunday21 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mordorbund Posted March 13, 2018 Report Share Posted March 13, 2018 1 hour ago, zil said: This is why you keep a few spare copies near the front door. Don't be "that guy". If they want a Judas Priest album they'll buy their own. MrShorty, zil, seashmore and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vort Posted March 13, 2018 Report Share Posted March 13, 2018 2 hours ago, MormonGator said: He noticed the music I was listening to (the new Judas Priest album) Isn't "new Judas Priest album" kind of like "new Andrews Sisters song" or "new Verdi opera"? mordorbund, Sunday21, mirkwood and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MormonGator Posted March 13, 2018 Report Share Posted March 13, 2018 1 minute ago, Vort said: Isn't "new Judas Priest album" kind of like "new Andrews Sisters song" or "new Verdi opera"? That's awesome. They've released two great albums in the last few years. Their previous album, Redeemer of Souls, I thought was 5 stars, I absolutely love it. Their latest release is not as good as ROS, but it's still good. Strongly recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vort Posted March 13, 2018 Report Share Posted March 13, 2018 14 minutes ago, MormonGator said: That's awesome. They've released two great albums in the last few years. Their previous album, Redeemer of Souls, I thought was 5 stars, I absolutely love it. Their latest release is not as good as ROS, but it's still good. Strongly recommend. I just can't believe a young 'un like you is listening to one of my high school metal bands. It's like the Aerosmith revival of a few years ago, sort of disorienting. In any case, I'll give them a listen. Probably right after I take my Metamucil. mirkwood, zil and beefche 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirkwood Posted March 13, 2018 Report Share Posted March 13, 2018 3 hours ago, MormonGator said: That's awesome. They've released two great albums in the last few years. Their previous album, Redeemer of Souls, I thought was 5 stars, I absolutely love it. Their latest release is not as good as ROS, but it's still good. Strongly recommend. *sigh* ROS was not very good. Angel of Retribution was okay. Nostradamus I'm sure was some other band masquerading as Judas Priest. Firepower is pretty good. It isn't Screaming For Vengeance, but pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paracaidista508 Posted March 13, 2018 Report Share Posted March 13, 2018 (edited) that's pretty funny. My platoon in Iraq used to get fired up before misisons playing all heavy metal....it makes you want to destroy stuff sometimes. Anyway was good to get them on the mood as if they needed help. They were surprised at this Mormon guy's choice when it was my turn to choose- always seek and destroy by Metallica. Edited March 13, 2018 by paracaidista508 mirkwood 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MormonGator Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 4 hours ago, mirkwood said: *sigh* ROS was not very good. Angel of Retribution was okay. Nostradamus I'm sure was some other band masquerading as Judas Priest. Firepower is pretty good. It isn't Screaming For Vengeance, but pretty good. It wasn't SFV, but that's one of the best metal albums of all time, so that sets the bar pretty high! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Osborn Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 On 3/13/2018 at 9:05 AM, MormonGator said: So, I'm waiting for the contractor to come and fix an issue I'm having with a sliding door in my house. He finally shows up, and he catches me reading the BOM on my kitchen counter. It wasn't intentional, I read it most mornings in bed or at the counter with breakfast. He noticed the music I was listening to (the new Judas Priest album) and he says, "Reading the Book of Mormon and listening to heavy metal? Haven't seen that one before, and I've seen a lot." We talked a bit about both heavy metal and the Book of Mormon-and he said he'd "look into it". It was a cool moment. Living in Florida LDS are in the distinct minority Sounds like You're sowing the seeds of a nightmare from hell. Were you Waiting for lightning to strike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vort Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 3 minutes ago, Rob Osborn said: Sounds like You're sowing the seeds of a nightmare from hell. Were you Waiting for lightning to strike? I hate to say it, MG, but in this particular instance I agree with Rob. He's absolutely right. What were you thinking, hiring a contractor for a sliding door problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostinwater Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 2 minutes ago, Vort said: I hate to say it, MG, but in this particular instance I agree with Rob. He's absolutely right. What were you thinking, hiring a contractor for a sliding door problem? i'm thinking that using the client-contractor relationship as a platform to talk about Jesus might just serve as pretty good construction insurance. Smart, @MormonGator, Smart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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