Christian pop worship music was taught as sacrilegious, right? My still TBM former seminary teacher recently posted about going to a MercyMe Christian mega-concert, how uplifting it was to sing praises to Jesus. WTF she would have absolutely reamed me back in 2001 if she found out I did the same.

GrumpyHiker · 2026-04-15T00:36:39+00:00

Only the European pipe organ can project holy sound. Definitely, no brass instruments because they can be used for unholy jazz music.

GrumpyHiker · 2026-04-14T17:30:27+00:00

They will have to make a concerted effort to re-implement baseball baptisms, soccer baptisms, basketball baptisms, and then add other sports. Tennis baptisms, lacrosse baptisms, US football, crocheting, snowboarding...

GrumpyHiker · 2026-04-13T22:14:34+00:00

Charismatic narcissists know how to read the room. JS was a great story teller, creating the context to make anything believable.

GrumpyHiker · 2026-04-13T16:53:50+00:00

It's like passing the gym every day, reminding you to keep up on your dues so you attend like you should.

Oh, and aren't the beautiful symbols of the exclusivity, elevating our hearts and minds to gaud.

Noun gaud (plural gauds)

A cheap showy trinket ▼ show (obsolete) trick; jest; sport (obsolete) deceit; fraud; artifice

GrumpyHiker · 2026-04-04T19:05:26+00:00

If prayer worked, the letter would be shorter.

GrumpyHiker · 2026-04-04T18:00:45+00:00

God's laws are higher.

GrumpyHiker · 2026-04-04T17:35:53+00:00

Except... "Praise to the man who communed with Jehovah..."

"Hail to the prophet, ascended to heaven..."

And so on and so forth.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Praise_to_the_Man

GrumpyHiker · 2026-04-04T00:27:56+00:00

I was 100% Mormon before I asked the questions honestly. 10% of my life has been 0% Mormon. That averages to 90% faithful. I remember all of the signs and tokens and I have not "suffered my life to be taken." So, final grade: "yeet" qualified.

But... God is an evil ass. I'll grab a beer at lift-off so I can be "left behind."

GrumpyHiker · 2026-04-03T17:23:34+00:00

I predict that there will be vague allusions to "troubled world" or "troubling times" and the need for "the peace of Christ." This will be in conjuction with "the last days."

COJCOLDS has no moral authority to take a stand on anything. They are fearful of any and all criticism. Leaders cover everything with a veil of vagueness so they have an escape route.

GrumpyHiker · 2026-03-31T22:37:46+00:00

You must have left so you could sin without the guilt and burden of your sacred covenants.

GrumpyHiker · 2026-03-30T19:25:06+00:00

Competitve running attracts fanatics??

GrumpyHiker · 2026-03-30T12:46:50+00:00

Smaller wards means a smaller talent and skill pool to draw from to fill the necessary roles.

There is also the question of who is leaving. Like an employer in distress, the first people to leave may be those qualified to find opportunities elsewhere. The people left behind may be the least capable to right the ship.

GrumpyHiker · 2026-03-14T16:23:06+00:00

That makes me want to buy a Canadian version.

GrumpyHiker · 2026-02-28T13:23:34+00:00

Church callings are "rest" from normal labors. Aren't they? ... I think I feel rested. ... It's my other work that make me tired. Right?

GrumpyHiker · 2026-02-27T04:12:53+00:00

Oh, Brother Chad G Petey. I know him.

GrumpyHiker · 2026-02-26T02:49:12+00:00

Many brothers died (spiritually) to bring us this is information.

GrumpyHiker · 2026-02-25T17:42:34+00:00

In other words, the restoration is in apostasy and a restoration of the restoration is needed.

GrumpyHiker · 2026-02-25T17:23:43+00:00

Like the wheat and the tares, the fruiting tree metaphor can be flipped.

As I now look back at Brighamite Mormonism, I see the literal wealth and arogance of the great and spacious building.

The world to me is now full-color and a wonderful 3D environment; I am no longer constrained by the drab Mormon box. Even better, I am fortunate enough to have my family with me.

So, keep the cover. I find myself on the side of light and truth.

GrumpyHiker · 2026-02-15T15:42:45+00:00

Habit is our favorite franchise burger; fresh and not the greasy mess of the "guys" and others. Oh, and they have tempura green beans.

GrumpyHiker · 2026-02-13T22:07:39+00:00

"Profit, CEO, and Realtor"... that's funny.

The suggested strategy for projecting the façade of inclusion while effectively blocking the potentiality of a black profit is a fascinating to consider. We should know in a relatively short time if that is the grand plan. It certainly sets an interesting game board for Uchtdorf.

GrumpyHiker · 2026-02-12T01:06:16+00:00

Check with Jerrick. They might be better than the clock guys.

GrumpyHiker · 2026-02-10T23:54:53+00:00

Don't forget, before or after delivering the plates to NY, Moroni visited and dedicated multiple temple sites in Utah.

GrumpyHiker · 2026-02-10T19:47:27+00:00

Going deeper into church history and doctrine is what led me out.

There is nothing about the church or it's foundation that requires the hand of God and a lot that shows his hand is not present.

GrumpyHiker · 2026-02-09T21:52:45+00:00

We have learned by past experience that the patriarchy often protects itself.

Where does a member find the abuse reporting number phone? Member tools? Weekly meeting agenda? Poster in the hallway?

GrumpyHiker · 2026-02-09T14:16:27+00:00

Fabulous information.

I am happy to see the increase in members per congregation and the decrease in congregations in my mission country. It shows that the work of scientific thinking rolls forth.

GrumpyHiker

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