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Thoughts About a Higher Power

Started Nov 9, 2012 0 Replies

The idea of a "Higher Power" or "God, as we understand Him" come from the traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous. I have posted a fairly long entry on my blog about this idea and how it may or may not…Continue

Bucket list -- Total Eclipse on May 20th.

Started this discussion. Last reply by Thayne Andersen Mar 20, 2012. 2 Replies

I'm driving to southern Utah to view the total annular eclipse of the sun on May 20th.  If anyone else would like to be there and meet up for munchies, beer, or other stuff, let me know.…Continue

Word of Wisdom History

Started Mar 14, 2012 0 Replies

I've put up several posts on my own blog about historical aspects of the Word of Wisdom.  The latest one was about WHY Joseph Smith saw it differently than 20th century LDS church leaders. I want to…Continue

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Eating Meat -- Word of Wisdom Historical Stuff

Started this discussion. Last reply by EK Mar 25, 2012. 6 Replies

I just put a long post on my blog about the historical stuff related to the Word of Wisdom.Some of you may find it worthy of thought.…Continue

 

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Thoughts About a Higher Power

The idea of a "Higher Power" or "God, as we understand Him" come from the traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous. I have posted a fairly long entry on my blog about this idea and how it may or may not fit into the scheme of things.Skeptical Thayne BlogI welcome comments.Thayne AndersenSee More
Nov 9, 2012
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"Interesting about the WOW.  I've been a vegetarian for quite some time, and my health has improved.  I don't drink, but believe in medicinal marijuana, and believe it should be decriminalized.  Not that I'm morally…"
Sep 30, 2012
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Mar 26, 2012
EK replied to Thayne Andersen's discussion Eating Meat -- Word of Wisdom Historical Stuff
"Ironically, I more closely follow the word of wisdom, as it is written, than my TBM family.While they eat meat with nearly every meal, I avoid meat, for the most part, and drink mild drinks made from barley (beer). For that, they consider me a…"
Mar 25, 2012
Jean replied to Thayne Andersen's discussion Eating Meat -- Word of Wisdom Historical Stuff
"As a TBM, I had read in the D&C and in the Book of Mormon and found the word "only" used in sentences which seems to not make sense.  I thought about it a lot and came to the conclusion that the word…"
Mar 22, 2012
Thayne Andersen replied to Thayne Andersen's discussion Eating Meat -- Word of Wisdom Historical Stuff
"I have heard this argument as well.  A comma can change the meaning quite a bit, can't it?  A further discussion from one who thinks he knows…"
Mar 22, 2012
Lapsed replied to Thayne Andersen's discussion Eating Meat -- Word of Wisdom Historical Stuff
"..." that they should not be used, only in times of winter, or of cold, or famine.” I don't know if this is true or not, but I was told in an institute class by the instructor that the comma after the word 'used' was…"
Mar 22, 2012
Thayne Andersen replied to Thayne Andersen's discussion Bucket list -- Total Eclipse on May 20th.
"I am hoping to meet several other former Mormons (and a couple relatives) in the Cedar City area.  Tentative plan is to check back with everyone in one month. I want to view the Mountain Meadows Massacre site (just west of Cedar City) at about…"
Mar 20, 2012
MikeUtah replied to Thayne Andersen's discussion Bucket list -- Total Eclipse on May 20th.
"This sounds fun.  I was in Junior High the last time an annular eclipse was visible from Utah.  We may have to make this trip.  Which part of the state are you headed to? "
Mar 20, 2012
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Bucket list -- Total Eclipse on May 20th.

I'm driving to southern Utah to view the total annular eclipse of the sun on May 20th.  If anyone else would like to be there and meet up for munchies, beer, or other stuff, let me know.http://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/2012-annular-eclipse-of-the-sun-china-to-texas-in-mayThayne Andersenskepticalthayne.comSee More
Mar 18, 2012
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Word of Wisdom History

I've put up several posts on my own blog about historical aspects of the Word of Wisdom.  The latest one was about WHY Joseph Smith saw it differently than 20th century LDS church leaders. I want to invite all LAMers to vist my blog from time to time.  Once in a while I may get close to the truth in sharing my exit story.Thaynewww.skepticalthayne.comSee More
Mar 14, 2012
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Thayne Andersen replied to Thayne Andersen's discussion Eating Meat -- Word of Wisdom Historical Stuff
"Totally agree with you.  I've personally reduced my "animal" consumption by about 90% and feel good about it."
Mar 5, 2012
Idaho Spud replied to Thayne Andersen's discussion Eating Meat -- Word of Wisdom Historical Stuff
"“2 Yea, flesh also of beasts and of the fowls of the air, I, the Lord, have ordained for the use of man with thanksgiving; nevertheless they are to be used sparingly; 13 And it is pleasing unto me that they should not be used, only in times of…"
Mar 5, 2012
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Eating Meat -- Word of Wisdom Historical Stuff

I just put a long post on my blog about the historical stuff related to the Word of Wisdom.Some of you may find it worthy of thought.www.skepticalthayne.comThanks,ThayneSee More
Mar 4, 2012
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married for 45 years
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I was "born under the covenant to wonderful parents who were themselves from pioneer stock. I went on a mission (1963-65) to the Eastern Atlantic States, got married in the temple and was happy and active in the church all my life up till about 2001 when I decided that I simply did NOT believe in the Biblical and LDS creation story, the Flood of Noah, and nearly EVERYTHING that I had tried to believe all my life. Over the course of the next 8 years, I stopped callings, my activity in the Church and resigned in 2008 and feel like a stone has been taken from my mind. I can look at astronomy, archaeology, death, and theoretical physics without trying to believe in an invisible homosapien God looking down from Kolob trying to judge and micromanage the weather and all humans.
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My effort to explain my thoughts

Posted on November 25, 2011 at 5:06pm 0 Comments

Take a minute to see my blog:   www.skepticalthayne.com

I have some thoughts, some rants, some philosophy, some recipes and hope you find something interesting.

 

Thayne

I have started a new blog on leaving Mormonism

Posted on May 17, 2011 at 10:19pm 3 Comments

See:   http:///www.skepticalthayne.com

 

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Thayne

New Blog

Posted on April 12, 2011 at 1:30am 1 Comment

Please consider linking to my blog.    skepticalthayne.blogspot.com

 

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At 4:40pm on September 30, 2012, pollypinks said…

Interesting about the WOW.  I've been a vegetarian for quite some time, and my health has improved.  I don't drink, but believe in medicinal marijuana, and believe it should be decriminalized.  Not that I'm morally opposed to a drink here and there, and a good barbecue for those inclined, my personal path just went this way.  I followed my buddhist daughter into vegetarianism.  I've often wondered if my life would have been better initially had I married the returned missionary who proposed to me.  He was much kinder and more tender than the jerk wad I wound up marrying because he made good money and I knew we'd have good looking half brown kids.  Life was tough with him, and it wouldn't have been than nasty with the RM, but, would I have eventually questioned everything I ever learned at church?  I often wonder.

At 1:59pm on April 13, 2011, Idaho Spud said…
A walk sounds good.  I may get over to lava one of these days if my dentist doesn't take all my $$$.  I'd also like to hear your wife play, if she doesn't mind another ex-mormon in the house.
At 9:08am on April 12, 2011, Idaho Spud said…
Welcome to LAM Thayne. I've been reading your blog. It's interesting. I'm two years older than you, and live in Pocatello. I was a believer for about 55 years. I'm now an atheist.
Just saw you as a youngster. Attractive kid.
At 12:27pm on April 11, 2011, pollypinks said…
Welcome Thayne.
At 12:01pm on April 11, 2011, MikeUtah said…
Welcome Thayne!  Nice of you to join us.  Enjoy the site and community.
 
 
 

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