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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. 4 Replies

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

Tags: research, leadership, history, Church

Science started my escape

Started this discussion. Last reply by ModerateChuck Mar 1. 12 Replies

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

Tags: Abraham, of, Book, Moses, Mormon

 

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Rose left a comment for soloshotfirst
"roseyadi12@yahoo.com Hello Dear, How are you today i hope that every things is OK with you as it is my great pleasure to contact you in having communication with you,I am honestly looking for a sincere, and God's fearing, please i wish you will…"
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Shane liked soloshotfirst's discussion Science started my escape
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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…"
Mar 1
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…"
Feb 26
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…"
Feb 26
Nicholas liked soloshotfirst's discussion Marlin K Jensen explains how the Church History Department has to be run
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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."
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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…"
Feb 21
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."
Feb 21
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Marlin 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
Feb 21
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."
Feb 21
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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Relationship Status (single, partner, etc):
Single
About Me:
I left the church privately in my own mind about 8 years ago, but publicaly in 2011. I am here to tell my story and gain support for others.
Favorite Books:
The Elegant Universe, The Multiverse, Cosmos
Favorite activity after mormonism?
Living my life in a free yet moral way.
If you went on an LDS mission, where and when did you go?
I served, yes.

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At 8:30am on May 4, 2012, Rose said…
roseyadi12@yahoo.com
Hello Dear,
How are you today i hope that every things is OK with you as it is my great pleasure to contact you in having communication with you,I am honestly looking for a sincere, and God's fearing, please i wish you will have the desire with me so that we can get to know each other better and see what happened in future.i will be very happy if you can write me through my email for easiest communication and to know all about each other, and also give you my pictures and details about me, here is my email address (roseyadi12@yahoo.com) i will be waiting to hear from you as i wish you all the best for your day.
Your new friend Miss Rose.
At 11:27am on February 12, 2012, MikeUtah said…

Welcome soloshotfirst!  Good to have you here.  Enjoy the site and community.

 
 
 

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