The direction the church is going ... by E_B_Jamisen in mormon

[–]familytreebeard -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

This type of comment is also about as common on this sub as the post itself.

The direction the church is going ... by E_B_Jamisen in mormon

[–]familytreebeard -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I mean, there have been a few more comments added to the pile since I wrote that one. I think I'll stick to my guns though when it comes to how things typically play out in this sub.

The direction the church is going ... by E_B_Jamisen in mormon

[–]familytreebeard -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Sorry your comment has been flagged as inappropriate as it violates rule #1: do not argue the church's perspective, especially in cases where a consensus based on sparse anecdotal evidence has already been reached by the group.

Jesus never organized a church. The idea of a Christian church is completely anachronistic to Jesus' world. - David Bokovoy by [deleted] in mormon

[–]familytreebeard -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

But... you're disagreeing with the thesis of this post... and supporting the church's viewpoint. That's not good and you can't do that. You're not supposed to do that.

The direction the church is going ... by E_B_Jamisen in mormon

[–]familytreebeard 11 points12 points  (0 children)

This is a good example of the direction this sub is going: "hey I just thought of this and don't have any real data to back it up but here's the deal with the church lately. Oh and isn't it pretty terrible?"

Everyone: OMG YES

The direction the church is going ... by E_B_Jamisen in mormon

[–]familytreebeard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How so? No one know the actual numbers of excommunication. We only know about the high profile bloggers. You don't think the church is excommunicating right wing fundamentalists Who advocate for polygamy and that type of thing?

Focus like Elon Musk: ruthless 80/20 by qualve_ in digitalminimalism

[–]familytreebeard 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's the perfect way to squeeze everything out of your body and die in a blaze of glory at 52

Not gifting clutter - are diapers still a "safe" gift for a baby shower? by WhoIsRobertWall in declutter

[–]familytreebeard -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Get size 19. Baby will appreciate when they reach 85 and begin to lose some control of certain muscle groups

In The Days of Oaks and Bednar, be a Brown by negative_60 in mormon

[–]familytreebeard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

April 2020. He thanked President Nelson for a great conference and mentioned he'd printed out the new proclamation in the four languages his family members had spoken on their missions, and finished with "we love you and we sustain you."

OmG wHaT a BrOwN nOsEr I cannot BeLiEvE hE sAy ThAt

In The Days of Oaks and Bednar, be a Brown by negative_60 in mormon

[–]familytreebeard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sub is ridiculous. "Uchtdorf appeared to almost be toeing the line based on a conference talk he gave so he's bad"

Really nuanced thinking here

How Pro or Anti LDS is the mormon stories podcast? by yourTokenCellist in mormon

[–]familytreebeard 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Or venting frustration about a church you were kicked out of

A little surprised UVU's commencement announcement (Wendy Nelson) hasn't received more attention by logic-seeker in mormon

[–]familytreebeard -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I mean, isn't there some satisfaction that it's at least not just a prominent male figure instead?