"the Holy ghost is simply emotion. It is usually an emotion that brings us comfort or reinsurance but can sometimes be a an emotion of fear or cation. That is why religous people confuse emotion with knowledge. they know that their…"
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Mitt for President
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"I was invited by two of the missionaries to come to a family party that one of the investigators was having. After my after church meetings and interviews, I dropped in. The missionaries had another appointment and left about twenty minutes later. I…"
"After 5 years of studying Biblical texts I can say I am an athiest Here are some of my thougts.
One cannot prove that there is nor is not a god. There is no hard evidence. Therefore man may rationalize that there could be one and base their hopes on…"
"The Cathilics believe in a virgin birth which means the hymen was still intact after the birth. Thier is a story of a mid wife confirming the fact, Now that is disturbing and laughable."
"I am a honour student in biblical studies. Was a former Bishop now I am atheist. If you wish to read any of papers I will email them. You should also look up the American Academy of Religion for scholarly opinions on many aspect of religion. I…"
"Amazing! Thousands of so called different Christians that all have a different theologies disagree on gospel correctness, yet they consider themselves and the others to be Christians , and the only point of agreement they have is that Mormons are…"
"Into the Light When I realized that Mormonism was fabricated by Joseph Smith to be the only true church there was nothing left, but to reexamine the bible myths to determine their accuracy. After confirming the bible stores had as much divine…"
"I have known a patriarch to wait over a year before he got the confidence to give one. They do not like giving a second one for the same reason Joseph would not retranslate the lost manuscript. The blessing is like any other priesthood blessing,…"
"May be he will show us how he avoids paying 10% on his gross income and still get a temple recommend.
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"Cheating? No problem, just follow Joeseph Smith example and live gods law to Abraham."
"we even had members who not eat chocolate cake because chocolate contained caffine."
The Fraud of Mormonism (Part 1)
"Would love to sue the church for fraud and get my tithing back, but can the leaders be found guilty when they believe in the fraud and are victims themselves."
"Abuse and control is defiantly more harmful. There are couples that have a sexually open marriage and may belong to a swingers club. But I do not believe there are couples that have an open or mutually abusive relationship wear both are happy and…"
Bar Kokhba replied to Dan's discussion Excepting Truth"Dan,
I think reading a persons way to reason is wonderful. I hear a lot of recomendations on books to read on this and other sites. I am not sure I need any reassurance or reinforcement on that subject.
I will admit to an odd fascination…"
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- married- 4 kids, 8 grand kids
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- Joined chuch 1962, served mission in England, served as a Bishop for 7 yrs.
2011 recieved BA in biblical studies at York University.
I am now an atheist
my email is dalfred1066@hotmail.com
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Attending York University - Majoring in Biblical Studies Just got my BA Summa Cum Laude July 2011 , can hardly believe it.
Discussing life and how to cope with it
I paint modle soldiers,Manly 25mm for war gaming. Made the diarama for Murder at 1600 movie. that was cool.
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How Jesus Became Christian by Barrie Willson
Jesus of Nazareth by Paul Verhoeven
God Is Not Great by Christopher Hitchenes
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Who was Jesus
Posted on May 16, 2012 at 1:21am 0 Comments 2 Likes
Who Was Jesus
Defining who Jesus was is problematic and complex. Thousands of religious devotees, antagonists and scholars have weighed in over the centuries on the subject. Jesus has to be understood on two levels, theologically and historically. Looking at Jesus theologically becomes mind boggling do to the fact that one has to examine the thousands of Christian religions as well as Judaism and Islam. They contradict each other on so many theological aspects…
ContinueI was just wondering how Tommy is handling the fact that many are leaving and the 'anxiety' he must have that Jesus does not give him any personal direct physical appearances or reevaluations.
Posted on April 15, 2012 at 2:00pm 1 Comment 1 Like
I was just wondering how Tommy is handling the fact that many are leaving and the 'anxiety' he must have that Jesus does not give him any personal direct physical appearances or reevaluations.
ContinueThe end of the world
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 12:31pm 3 Comments 1 Like
Was anyone part of the rapture and end of the world last Saturday? I had a vision that I was at the judgment bar and there was Simon Cowell on the left, Donald Trump on the right and Allah in the middle. “ Jesus, Where is Jesus “ I said ? Donald pointed his finger at me and said ‘’ Jesus, He was fired
Whats with Cupid?
Posted on April 10, 2011 at 12:59pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
What’s with Cupid? If it brings in the $ to keep the site running I am for it. But it may give fodder to the TBM's that consider us immoral. But I do not care what they will think.
Comment Wall (9 comments)
- At 2:38pm on May 20, 2012,
Idaho Spud said… Dan, as your have a BA in Biblical Studies, perhaps you can satiate my curiosity about the "Coat of Many Colors" that Jacob gave Joseph. I used to attend Church Education Week every year and one speaker said that phrase translated to "Coat of Pieces", but was changed because they didn't know what it meant. He said the Coat of Pieces was the coat of authority as leader of the Bedouin tribe. It was so called because it had long sleeves made of many pieces. That's why Joseph was hated by his brothers so much, because Jacob gave Joseph the leadership of the tribe rather than the eldest son.
I've never heard that from any one else in the church. Have you? The story of Joseph may be fabrication, but do you know if the Bedouins had a coat of authority like that?
- At 12:56pm on April 5, 2011,
John Schultz said… - Thanks for the comment. Sorry it's taken so long to get back to you, still trying to get this site into my rotations, so to speak.
- At 6:23am on February 8, 2011,
Connie said… Dan,
I will write you as soon as I can! My e-mail is <lightworker1111@gmail.com>
Please e-mail me about what I can do for you! The same goes for anyone here, who is kind and polite.
Thank you,
Connie
- At 9:30pm on May 5, 2010,
MikeUtah said… - Please try it again, with just the title and the word "test". Then if it posts, you can go back in and edit the text/title.
- At 9:01am on May 5, 2010, MikeUtah said…
- Did you click "Start Discussion" on the Atheist group? I haven't heard of that message before.
- At 3:17pm on April 29, 2010, MikeUtah said…
- Dan, her name is Laci Green and makes all sorts of commentary like videos about social issues on her YouTube channel. You can also follow her on facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/#!/officiallacigreen?ref=ts
- At 8:20am on April 20, 2010, MikeUtah said…
- Interesting what you say about psychics. I haven't seen or met one yet myself. I think I'm too skeptical. They do sound interesting for parties though :-)
- At 1:49pm on April 16, 2010, MikeUtah said…
- To comment on a blog, just fill in the text box at the bottom and click "Add Comment". The forum discussions are similar but you can also reply directly to another comment. I hope that helps.
- At 11:57am on April 15, 2010, MikeUtah said…
- Welcome Dan! Thanks for joining.
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