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Marlin K Jensen explains how the Church History Department has to be run
Started this discussion. Last reply by RationalGuy Feb 26, 2012. 4 Replies 4 Likes
Taken from an interview with Utah State University Institute students several years ago (2006 or 07), I listened to this and was amazed at his closing statement explaining how he has to run the…Continue
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Science started my escape
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mikki B Nov 16, 2012. 15 Replies 3 Likes
Hello everyone, I am new to the post-mormon world and would like to tell my story. I am feeling a little alone right now and hope to connect with other ex-mormons to talk to and relate with. I live…Continue
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fri replied to soloshotfirst's discussion Science started my escape"Reading your story I recognize myself. I was a convert. started going to church when I was 14. Got baptized at 17 and today I am 42 and left the church after doubts building.. My doubts came from reading the scriptures.
I am gluten intolerant and…"
ModerateChuck replied to soloshotfirst's discussion Science started my escape"Solo - interesting path you have taken. All of us that study science have to wrestle with that question of the existence of God. As a guy with a BS in Physics and a MS in "Space Operations" which allowed me to write a thesis on the physics…"
RationalGuy replied to soloshotfirst's discussion Marlin K Jensen explains how the Church History Department has to be run"This illustrates the vast gap between rational thought and balanced reasoning compared to how religious people think. I can't fathom how they manage to convince themselves that they are not being deceitful as they hide, misguide, spin…"
DFRV replied to soloshotfirst's discussion Marlin K Jensen explains how the Church History Department has to be run"From page 7.
"Many years ago Elder Widtsoe made reference to a foolish teacher in the Mutual Improvement Association who sponsored some debate with the intent of improving the abilities of the young members of the Church. He chose as a…"
Nicholas liked soloshotfirst's discussion Marlin K Jensen explains how the Church History Department has to be run
Flat Lander replied to soloshotfirst's discussion Marlin K Jensen explains how the Church History Department has to be run"Was he saying:
"Gotta be careful. That truth stuff might slip in and that can muck up the works."
because that's what it sounded like to me."
David Boehrer liked soloshotfirst's discussion Marlin K Jensen explains how the Church History Department has to be run
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MikeUtah replied to soloshotfirst's discussion Marlin K Jensen explains how the Church History Department has to be run"Amazingly telling statement that most outsiders would recognize as being a red flag about what kind of "history" is peddled by the church history/education department. I don't know how long Mr. Jensen has been at the head of the…"
soloshotfirst replied to OuterDarkness's discussion Mormon GA Admitting Church Losing Members At Record Pace"Great find and not surprising at all. I think we'll see more of this in the coming years. I just posted another discussion around Elder Jensen as well."
MikeUtah liked soloshotfirst's discussion Marlin K Jensen explains how the Church History Department has to be runsoloshotfirst posted a discussionMarlin K Jensen explains how the Church History Department has to be run
Taken from an interview with Utah State University Institute students several years ago (2006 or 07), I listened to this and was amazed at his closing statement explaining how he has to run the church's history department. How can this research be fair and biased? The whole thing is fascinating, but especially his closing statement:"I want to say this delicately. I think we have an obligation as the stewards ofchurch history to keep faith and retain the trust of the prophet and his 14…See More
soloshotfirst replied to soloshotfirst's discussion Science started my escape"Yeah, I know who you are. :) really good to have you here. Seriously let's plan a weekend to get together."
soloshotfirst replied to soloshotfirst's discussion Science started my escape"Thanks! It's really nice to know others have taken the same journey."
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