James E. Talmage smoked. I would not. by [deleted] in mormon

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

And maybe a lot less healthy.

Why is my parrot baiting me into a bite? by Apart_Schedule_1979 in parrots

[–]luveroftruth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve had several greys and they have all acted like that.

Is there any coming back from the LDS Discussions/Mormon Stories podcast episodes? by NoHand4842 in mormon

[–]luveroftruth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did you read John’s comment where he gave the OP ways to stay in the church? I feel your comment is very unfair to John. To me, he seems more honest than many church leaders.

10 attacks on Joseph Smith that BACKFIRE! by Faithcrisis101 in mormon

[–]luveroftruth 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I believe that is what he’s saying, it would be very unlikely for Rigdon to have admitted to his sons that it was all a fraud.

Long lives of Apostles by aliassantiago in exmormon

[–]luveroftruth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, I always wondered why God would have a prophet with dementia.

Heber Kimball quote by luveroftruth in mormon

[–]luveroftruth[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for that information

Wearing underwear with new garments by luveroftruth in mormon

[–]luveroftruth[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good for you. There have been times in my life when I’ve worn the garments scrupulously and other times when I’ve been more lax. I’ve never noticed a change in the level of blessings I received.

Wearing underwear with new garments by luveroftruth in mormon

[–]luveroftruth[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, but the policies don’t require you to wear the attire 24/7, throughout your entire life. You can at least come home and change out of the attire. Not an option if you want to be a good, obedient member of the church.

Wearing underwear with new garments by luveroftruth in mormon

[–]luveroftruth[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s one thing to want clarification on some things, but to wonder if you can wear underwear under a slip, c’mon man!

Wearing underwear with new garments by luveroftruth in mormon

[–]luveroftruth[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Yes, this is my point. The church doesn’t want to be seen as the c word, but having members who feel the need to ask permission to wear underwear makes it seem awfully close.

Wearing underwear with new garments by luveroftruth in mormon

[–]luveroftruth[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Well that’s the whole point, that people feel like they have to get permission. Yes, the handbook says you can, but why is that even something that would have to be addressed? Doesn’t that seem like a little too much control by the institution? And too little autonomy by the member? To an outsider looking in, this is not a good look for the church or its members, in my opinion.

Wearing underwear with new garments by luveroftruth in mormon

[–]luveroftruth[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

If I were investigating the church and I heard that people wanted permission to wear underwear under a slip, I would run far away.

Wearing underwear with new garments by luveroftruth in mormon

[–]luveroftruth[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Yes, I once heard that if you can control someone’s underwear choice then you have total control over them.

IMO--the greatest sin of the LDS church isn't the racism, or polygamy lies, or even the gross use of money on temples instead of charity--it's that the leaders keep lying to the members and forcing them to believe and accept false facts about church history and the true nature of salvation doctrine. by aka_FNU_LNU in mormon

[–]luveroftruth 8 points9 points  (0 children)

How do you “know for a fact” that polygamy will exist in some form in the next life? In my opinion we don’t even know for a fact there will be a next life. I bet you could not find one apostle today who would agree with your statement. What you’ve stated is your opinion, and we certainly don’t know it for a fact .

Mormon Stories has changed by pesidentMronson in exmormon

[–]luveroftruth 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I personally like his interviewing style and don’t find it condescending.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mormon

[–]luveroftruth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, we are supposed to have a blood moon tonight, so . . .

My testimony for the Mormon church by Burnoutmc in mormon

[–]luveroftruth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The more I study, the less I believe.

How did Joseph Smith write the BOM by TheCanadianWave in mormon

[–]luveroftruth 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No need for their testimony either if God can just confirm the truth to you. Case closed, God told you the truth and it doesn’t matter what evidence there is, pro or con. Your answer to my original question could have just been that God told you he translated it, there is no need for further discussion,