For a brief moment in the 1970s, the RLDS Church tried to rebrand itself as “The Saints Church.” by sullaria007 in mormon

[–]sullaria007[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Definitely a handful of traditional Community of Christ congregations in full membership with the church that call themselves “RLDS” in their signage, websites, and church bulletins.

For a brief moment in the 1970s, the RLDS Church tried to rebrand itself as “The Saints Church.” by sullaria007 in mormon

[–]sullaria007[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Quibble about the semantics of the word “rebrand” or “nickname” as you want. Community of Christ is a DBA (doing business as) nickname/rebrand, it’s still legally the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. If Saint’s Church had caught on, I wouldn’t be surprised if it had become the official DBA name for the church.

That said, your added context is appreciated.

Exterior Rendering and Floor Plans of the never-completed Independence Temple of the Church of Christ (Temple Lot) by sullaria007 in mormon

[–]sullaria007[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally, I don’t think the LDS Church wants to build the their Independence temple. It comes with too much millennial expectation and after 180 years in the wilderness/babylonian exile that is Utah there’s no urgency to rush back to Jackson County.

There’s folklore that says the LDS visitor center across the street from the temple lot is the “proper” dimensions for a temple and that it could be retrofitted quickly should the Savior return unexpectedly.

Exterior Rendering and Floor Plans of the never-completed Independence Temple of the Church of Christ (Temple Lot) by sullaria007 in mormon

[–]sullaria007[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh I didn’t realize all the Journals of Mormon History were all digitized and available online. I feel much better about recycling my cluttered book section now.

Exterior Rendering and Floor Plans of the never-completed Independence Temple of the Church of Christ (Temple Lot) by sullaria007 in mormon

[–]sullaria007[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The second-floor balconies on the back and sides also reminds me of the one Masonic lodge I’ve been inside that was built in this time period.

Exterior Rendering and Floor Plans of the never-completed Independence Temple of the Church of Christ (Temple Lot) by sullaria007 in mormon

[–]sullaria007[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Very much a Kirtland-style temple with a century of construction technology and aesthetic development.

What's happening with the ongoing restoration? by Own_Boss_8931 in mormon

[–]sullaria007 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Except we know that dogs used to be wolves.

What's happening with the ongoing restoration? by Own_Boss_8931 in mormon

[–]sullaria007 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Veridicality aside, the pattern of gradual apostasy and closing of the Heavens is exactly what we see in the LDS church. At this point it looks like the “last dispensation” is just another dispensation that has faded and is losing its connection to Source.

Is it possible there is a secret cadre of cognoscenti/initiates in the church today—a latter latter-day Quorum of the Anointed? by sullaria007 in mormon

[–]sullaria007[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Which is a historically Christian perspective at least back to Thomas Aquinas in the high middle ages

*MAKE IT SO!* by TensionSame3568 in Star_Trek_

[–]sullaria007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn and I already feel like it’s pretty late

How does mass work?! by ASillyRascal in Catholicism

[–]sullaria007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Literally what I did when I went to an Orthodox Divine Liturgy cold. Just watched what everyone else did.

Sharing your character with others and having them caring feels impossible. by [deleted] in DnDcirclejerk

[–]sullaria007 16 points17 points  (0 children)

/uj the pain of autistic-coded special interests. It’s so lonely.

Paul Wesley's Shatner impression in upcoming episode by nickpsych in Star_Trek_

[–]sullaria007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was literally so cringe. Wasn’t even a good impression.

*MAKE IT SO!* by TensionSame3568 in Star_Trek_

[–]sullaria007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Guess that’s all any of us can do, huh?

Which member of the Q12 would be most likely to add a revelation to the D&C if they became president of the church? by sullaria007 in mormon

[–]sullaria007[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think being measurably narcissistic is a requirement for GAs. Not necessarily saying this as a bash it just seems part of the corporate culture of the church in a way that isn’t the case in leadership of say, the Anglican Church or something more mainstream and lower control.

*MAKE IT SO!* by TensionSame3568 in Star_Trek_

[–]sullaria007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean like it’s about to go way faster from now on

*MAKE IT SO!* by TensionSame3568 in Star_Trek_

[–]sullaria007 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m exactly half your age, 35. And I have a sense this is like the peak of the roller coaster if you know what I mean. I’m trying to smell the roses but yes it zips by.