DSE 5 #1 January 7, 2007 So, a Mormon theologan has a new book out that details how Joseph Smith, founder of the Mormon church, is a direct, bloodline descendant of Jesus "the Christ." This demonstrates that Mormonism is the *only* church ratified by Jesus the Christ, and by proxy, the only God-ratified church. Read all about it. His research is based on statements made in 1899 by a church leader. Based on posts in other threads, if it was said a long time ago by someone important, it absolutely must be true. The interview with the author is about as reality-based as some of the posts in this forum. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D22369 0 #2 January 7, 2007 if it was said a long time ago by someone important, it absolutely must be true. *** aint it the truth... imagine in 2000 years....a new book is discovered by the reverend Jerry Fallwell... or Jim Baker some of them will swallow it hook line and sinker RoyThey say I suffer from insanity.... But I actually enjoy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,596 #3 January 7, 2007 Quoteif it was said a long time ago by someone important, it absolutely must be true. *** aint it the truth... imagine in 2000 years....a new book is discovered by the reverend Jerry Fallwell... or Jim Baker some of them will swallow it hook line and sinker Roy Man thats the thing about Mormons, it just wasn't that long ago! I can imagine people falling for that bullshit in the time of Mohammed or JC but Smith was, what? 150 years ago? With his "Umm, yeah, there were these gold plates with a message from heaven that an angel deciphered for me, so you should join my religion. What, you want to see the plates? They're, uh, under that cloth. No, you can't lift the cloth because, umm, they're invisible, yeah. You still want to see them? Oh no! The angel has taken them back to heaven. Sorry" Midwest Americans crack me upDo you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,150 #4 January 7, 2007 QuoteQuoteif it was said a long time ago by someone important, it absolutely must be true. *** aint it the truth... imagine in 2000 years....a new book is discovered by the reverend Jerry Fallwell... or Jim Baker some of them will swallow it hook line and sinker Roy Man thats the thing about Mormons, it just wasn't that long ago! I can imagine people falling for that bullshit in the time of Mohammed or JC but Smith was, what? 150 years ago? With his "Umm, yeah, there were these gold plates with a message from heaven that an angel deciphered for me, so you should join my religion. What, you want to see the plates? They're, uh, under that cloth. No, you can't lift the cloth because, umm, they're invisible, yeah. You still want to see them? Oh no! The angel has taken them back to heaven. Sorry" Midwest Americans crack me up But Joseph Smith was a PROPHET who had VISIONS! It MUST be true.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unformed 0 #5 January 7, 2007 QuoteQuoteQuoteif it was said a long time ago by someone important, it absolutely must be true. *** aint it the truth... imagine in 2000 years....a new book is discovered by the reverend Jerry Fallwell... or Jim Baker some of them will swallow it hook line and sinker Roy Man thats the thing about Mormons, it just wasn't that long ago! I can imagine people falling for that bullshit in the time of Mohammed or JC but Smith was, what? 150 years ago? With his "Umm, yeah, there were these gold plates with a message from heaven that an angel deciphered for me, so you should join my religion. What, you want to see the plates? They're, uh, under that cloth. No, you can't lift the cloth because, umm, they're invisible, yeah. You still want to see them? Oh no! The angel has taken them back to heaven. Sorry" Midwest Americans crack me up But Joseph Smith was a PROPHET who had VISIONS! It MUST be true.[/reply He was INSPIRED!!!!!!!This ad space for sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mark 107 #6 January 7, 2007 QuoteMidwest Americans crack me up Joseph Smith said he found the tablets in upstate New York. Rural, but not midwest. Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jakee 1,596 #7 January 7, 2007 QuoteQuoteMidwest Americans crack me up Joseph Smith said he found the tablets in upstate New York. Rural, but not midwest. Mark But it was the guys from the midwest that mostly fell for it, right? (Transparent attempt to cover up mistake)Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kallend 2,150 #8 January 7, 2007 QuoteQuoteQuoteMidwest Americans crack me up Joseph Smith said he found the tablets in upstate New York. Rural, but not midwest. Mark But it was the guys from the midwest that mostly fell for it, right? (Transparent attempt to cover up mistake) He was kicked out of Illinois.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites D22369 0 #9 January 8, 2007 Man thats the thing about Mormons, it just wasn't that long ago*** Hmmm, I see your point... 150 years..... good grief.... some people will swallow any bullshit it seems... ( I have mormon friends - we dont discuss religion much...) I think this is how we manage to stay friends RoyThey say I suffer from insanity.... But I actually enjoy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ExAFO 0 #10 January 8, 2007 Quote...I have mormon friends - we dont discuss religion much...) I think this is how we manage to stay friends Ditto.Illinois needs a CCW Law. NOW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites pajarito 0 #11 January 8, 2007 QuoteBut Joseph Smith was a PROPHET who had VISIONS! It MUST be true. He was INSPIRED!!!!!!! Joseph Smith's False Prophecies Quote"But the prophet who shall speak a word presumptuously in My name which I have not commanded him to speak, or which he shall speak in the name of other gods, that prophet shall die.’ "And you may say in your heart, ‘How shall we know the word which the Lord has not spoken?’ "When a prophet speaks in the name of the Lord, if the thing does not come about or come true, that is the thing which the Lord has NOT spoken. The prophet has spoken it presumptuously; you shall not be afraid of him." (emphasis added) Deuteronomy 18:20-22 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites unformed 0 #12 January 8, 2007 Your book was written by Man.This ad space for sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Zing 2 #13 January 8, 2007 Hey, don't forget about the magic lizard ... after all, what's a cult without a mascot?Zing Lurks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites pajarito 0 #14 January 8, 2007 QuoteYour book was written by Man. Yes... I know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites unformed 0 #15 January 8, 2007 QuoteQuoteYour book was written by Man. Yes... I know. Obviously it doesn't make a difference, because that book was inspired, and it's the truth because it says so itself. But any other book which claims itself to be truth is completely wrong because your book really is the truth. And you expect people to not only believe you, but to also take you seriously. This ad space for sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Unstable 9 #16 January 8, 2007 Quote Hey, don't forget about the magic lizard ... after all, what's a cult without a mascot? I've been a "Mormon" for 22 years, I've served as a full-time missionary for 2 years, and I live by those principles. Funny, never once in my life have I heard of a "Magic Lizard" or anything remotely close to it. Could you clarify this up for us?=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites pajarito 0 #17 January 8, 2007 QuoteObviously it doesn't make a difference, because that book was inspired, and it's the truth because it says so itself. I'm glad to see you acknowledge the Word of God. QuoteBut any other book which claims itself to be truth is completely wrong because your book really is the truth. And you expect people to not only believe you, but to also take you seriously. There's a bit more to it that you'd like people to believe with your post. The Bible is comprised of 66 books. One book need not stand on its own. It's backed up by the rest. Although, they can. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Unstable 9 #18 January 8, 2007 Quote So, a Mormon theologan has a new book out that details how Joseph Smith, founder of the Mormon church, is a direct, bloodline descendant of Jesus "the Christ." This demonstrates that Mormonism is the *only* church ratified by Jesus the Christ, and by proxy, the only God-ratified church. Read all about it. His research is based on statements made in 1899 by a church leader. Based on posts in other threads, if it was said a long time ago by someone important, it absolutely must be true.Crazy The interview with the author is about as reality-based as some of the posts in this forum. After reading the article and a few extra searches of my own - I came to a few conclusions concerning this Book. conclusion number 1 - Vern G. Swanson may be a sharp guy, but his book is still theory. Just because it's a "Mormon" author, doesn't mean that instantly this book is scripture - personally, I want to see some more information before I'll make a decision one way or another. Quote Swanson's theories on Christ's bloodline are not shared by the LDS Church. Conclusion number 2 - Based on "Mormon" doctorine, HYPOTHETICALLY IF Christ DID have a Bloodline, why would it matter? This issue doesn't apply to our personal salvation, and there are no brownie points for genealogical connections. "Wow, you are a decendent of So-and-so, you get a free "Go to Heaven" card!" No. Connections can't eliminate personal accountability. So instead of looking at this theoretical book with no evidence and judging the authors religion, you are missing the forest for the trees. Theological twinkies. yum yum. edited for spelling only. Please excuse the rest of the spelling mistakes I can't figure out.=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites unformed 0 #19 January 8, 2007 QuoteQuoteObviously it doesn't make a difference, because that book was inspired, and it's the truth because it says so itself. I'm glad to see you acknowledge the Word of God. You're a bit mistaken. I do not acknowledge the Word of God, in any manner or form or to any extent. I acknowledge the Bible as a guideline to life. Nothing more and nothing less. Just as well, I acknowledge the many other books as guidelines to life. Also, nothing more and nothing less. Quote QuoteBut any other book which claims itself to be truth is completely wrong because your book really is the truth. And you expect people to not only believe you, but to also take you seriously. There's a bit more to it that you'd like people to believe with your post. The Bible is comprised of 66 books. One book need not stand on its own. It's backed up by the rest. Although, they can. The number of books or the size of it does not change anything. Just because a group of people write many books that reference themselves as being true does not make them true. It just makes for a well-written and very complex set of books. Find me scientific (ie: not biblical) references to the things you like to state as fact.This ad space for sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PeterB 0 #20 January 8, 2007 Looks like someone read/watched the Da Vinci code and saw an opportunity to get rich. Not a bad idea, money wise. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Unstable 9 #21 January 8, 2007 Quote Looks like someone read/watched the Da Vinci code and saw an opportunity to get rich. Not a bad idea, money wise. Got it in one!=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DSE 5 #22 January 8, 2007 Quote There's a bit more to it that you'd like people to believe with your post. The Bible is comprised of 66 books. One book need not stand on its own. It's backed up by the rest. Although, they can. Uh...Pajarito, the Book of Mormon has 19 books over 531 pages, and encompasses less than 200 years of history. The Pearl of Great Price (Another Mormon scripture book) contains 15 books over 59 pages. The Doctrine and Covenants (Yet another Mormon scripture) has 138 books over 300 pages. All are sworn as being inspired by God. All contain affadavits of sworn testimony of at least 3 individuals that saw Jesus the Christ, God, and the Holy Ghost on a minimum of 3 separated occasions. Joseph Smith saw Christ at least half a dozen times. The Mormon books encompass histories and scripture relating specifically to the US, South America, and Jerusalem, spanning 2000 years, with many, many various authors. The books were found under a stone in Palmyra, NY fewer than 200 years ago. Much of the Mormon book supports Christian stories/myths such as the Noah's Ark nonsense, Tower of Babel, Garden of Eden, etc. I find it knee-slapping hilarious that you can support your own book but offhandedly blow off the Mormons for having at least a more recent sense of nonsense. Wouldn't you agree that your offhanded dismissal due to misinformation and lack of objectivity, falls into the category of pot=kettle? False Prophecies of the Bible Everyone can post links to whatever. Doesn't make em' true any more than linking makes them false. "Worms, Roxanne! Worms! I was afraid of worms" Hey, I think the Mormons are on to something, because the DaVinci Code makes it pretty clear that Jesus (whose name really wasn't Jesus, BTW), was married and had children. Aside from the DaVinci Code and it's heretical musings that are based on exceptionally solid historical evidence, it also stands to logic, which is why it makes for good fiction. And the Mormons only charge 10% of gross for guaranteed entry into the Kingdom of Heaven, and THEY allow polygamy in heaven! Then again, I kinda thought that James Kingsley had it right. Oops. [edited to add] Pajarito, I just noticed in another thread you posted: QuoteQuote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 2 Timothy 3:16 Mormons consider their books scripture, so how do you justify your quote? They also worship using the same bible as you, they've just appended it so that the story continues until 1836. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Unstable 9 #23 January 8, 2007 QuoteUh...Pajarito, the Book of Mormon has 19 books over 531 pages, and encompasses less than 200 years of history. The Pearl of Great Price (Another Mormon scripture book) contains 15 books over 59 pages. The Doctrine and Covenants (Yet another Mormon scripture) has 138 books over 300 pages. Almost. The Book of Mormon contains only 15 Books and about 2,000 year history, but the main chunk about 1,000 (roughly 600BC to 400AD). Pearl of Great Price only has 4 Books or so. QuoteAnd the Mormons only charge 10% of gross for guaranteed entry into the Kingdom of Heaven, Just because you pay tithing doesn't mean you are ready to go to heaven, nevertheless guaranteed a seat up there. That's kinda looking at the 10 commandments and saying "As long as you don't take the Lord's name in vein, you are guaranteed into heaven!." The "gross" and "net" thing is a personal choice. I do the net thing, because I figure what the wolves get before I get home was never mine to begin with. Edited to Add - we got off track - this post didn't have anything to do with the whole silly book. My apologies - I'll keep it on topic from here on out.=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DSE 5 #24 January 8, 2007 QuoteQuote Almost. The Book of Mormon contains only 15 Books and about 2,000 year history, but the main chunk about 1,000 (roughly 600BC to 400AD). Pearl of Great Price only has 4 Books or so. Quote Your quad must be different than the one in my hotel room. I'm counting all the Alma's as separate books. If taking the lord's name in vain is gonna keep me from heaven, I might as well start stocking up on flame-proof suits now. I think I violate that every few minutes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dorbie 0 #25 January 8, 2007 Let's hum to the music, dum, dum, dum, dum, dum, dum, dum, dum, dum, dum, dum, dum, dum. http://www.i4m.com/think/southpark/ Apparently Southpark wasn't too far off the mark. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
mark 107 #6 January 7, 2007 QuoteMidwest Americans crack me up Joseph Smith said he found the tablets in upstate New York. Rural, but not midwest. Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,596 #7 January 7, 2007 QuoteQuoteMidwest Americans crack me up Joseph Smith said he found the tablets in upstate New York. Rural, but not midwest. Mark But it was the guys from the midwest that mostly fell for it, right? (Transparent attempt to cover up mistake)Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,150 #8 January 7, 2007 QuoteQuoteQuoteMidwest Americans crack me up Joseph Smith said he found the tablets in upstate New York. Rural, but not midwest. Mark But it was the guys from the midwest that mostly fell for it, right? (Transparent attempt to cover up mistake) He was kicked out of Illinois.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D22369 0 #9 January 8, 2007 Man thats the thing about Mormons, it just wasn't that long ago*** Hmmm, I see your point... 150 years..... good grief.... some people will swallow any bullshit it seems... ( I have mormon friends - we dont discuss religion much...) I think this is how we manage to stay friends RoyThey say I suffer from insanity.... But I actually enjoy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExAFO 0 #10 January 8, 2007 Quote...I have mormon friends - we dont discuss religion much...) I think this is how we manage to stay friends Ditto.Illinois needs a CCW Law. NOW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pajarito 0 #11 January 8, 2007 QuoteBut Joseph Smith was a PROPHET who had VISIONS! It MUST be true. He was INSPIRED!!!!!!! Joseph Smith's False Prophecies Quote"But the prophet who shall speak a word presumptuously in My name which I have not commanded him to speak, or which he shall speak in the name of other gods, that prophet shall die.’ "And you may say in your heart, ‘How shall we know the word which the Lord has not spoken?’ "When a prophet speaks in the name of the Lord, if the thing does not come about or come true, that is the thing which the Lord has NOT spoken. The prophet has spoken it presumptuously; you shall not be afraid of him." (emphasis added) Deuteronomy 18:20-22 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unformed 0 #12 January 8, 2007 Your book was written by Man.This ad space for sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zing 2 #13 January 8, 2007 Hey, don't forget about the magic lizard ... after all, what's a cult without a mascot?Zing Lurks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pajarito 0 #14 January 8, 2007 QuoteYour book was written by Man. Yes... I know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unformed 0 #15 January 8, 2007 QuoteQuoteYour book was written by Man. Yes... I know. Obviously it doesn't make a difference, because that book was inspired, and it's the truth because it says so itself. But any other book which claims itself to be truth is completely wrong because your book really is the truth. And you expect people to not only believe you, but to also take you seriously. This ad space for sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 9 #16 January 8, 2007 Quote Hey, don't forget about the magic lizard ... after all, what's a cult without a mascot? I've been a "Mormon" for 22 years, I've served as a full-time missionary for 2 years, and I live by those principles. Funny, never once in my life have I heard of a "Magic Lizard" or anything remotely close to it. Could you clarify this up for us?=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pajarito 0 #17 January 8, 2007 QuoteObviously it doesn't make a difference, because that book was inspired, and it's the truth because it says so itself. I'm glad to see you acknowledge the Word of God. QuoteBut any other book which claims itself to be truth is completely wrong because your book really is the truth. And you expect people to not only believe you, but to also take you seriously. There's a bit more to it that you'd like people to believe with your post. The Bible is comprised of 66 books. One book need not stand on its own. It's backed up by the rest. Although, they can. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 9 #18 January 8, 2007 Quote So, a Mormon theologan has a new book out that details how Joseph Smith, founder of the Mormon church, is a direct, bloodline descendant of Jesus "the Christ." This demonstrates that Mormonism is the *only* church ratified by Jesus the Christ, and by proxy, the only God-ratified church. Read all about it. His research is based on statements made in 1899 by a church leader. Based on posts in other threads, if it was said a long time ago by someone important, it absolutely must be true.Crazy The interview with the author is about as reality-based as some of the posts in this forum. After reading the article and a few extra searches of my own - I came to a few conclusions concerning this Book. conclusion number 1 - Vern G. Swanson may be a sharp guy, but his book is still theory. Just because it's a "Mormon" author, doesn't mean that instantly this book is scripture - personally, I want to see some more information before I'll make a decision one way or another. Quote Swanson's theories on Christ's bloodline are not shared by the LDS Church. Conclusion number 2 - Based on "Mormon" doctorine, HYPOTHETICALLY IF Christ DID have a Bloodline, why would it matter? This issue doesn't apply to our personal salvation, and there are no brownie points for genealogical connections. "Wow, you are a decendent of So-and-so, you get a free "Go to Heaven" card!" No. Connections can't eliminate personal accountability. So instead of looking at this theoretical book with no evidence and judging the authors religion, you are missing the forest for the trees. Theological twinkies. yum yum. edited for spelling only. Please excuse the rest of the spelling mistakes I can't figure out.=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unformed 0 #19 January 8, 2007 QuoteQuoteObviously it doesn't make a difference, because that book was inspired, and it's the truth because it says so itself. I'm glad to see you acknowledge the Word of God. You're a bit mistaken. I do not acknowledge the Word of God, in any manner or form or to any extent. I acknowledge the Bible as a guideline to life. Nothing more and nothing less. Just as well, I acknowledge the many other books as guidelines to life. Also, nothing more and nothing less. Quote QuoteBut any other book which claims itself to be truth is completely wrong because your book really is the truth. And you expect people to not only believe you, but to also take you seriously. There's a bit more to it that you'd like people to believe with your post. The Bible is comprised of 66 books. One book need not stand on its own. It's backed up by the rest. Although, they can. The number of books or the size of it does not change anything. Just because a group of people write many books that reference themselves as being true does not make them true. It just makes for a well-written and very complex set of books. Find me scientific (ie: not biblical) references to the things you like to state as fact.This ad space for sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeterB 0 #20 January 8, 2007 Looks like someone read/watched the Da Vinci code and saw an opportunity to get rich. Not a bad idea, money wise. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 9 #21 January 8, 2007 Quote Looks like someone read/watched the Da Vinci code and saw an opportunity to get rich. Not a bad idea, money wise. Got it in one!=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #22 January 8, 2007 Quote There's a bit more to it that you'd like people to believe with your post. The Bible is comprised of 66 books. One book need not stand on its own. It's backed up by the rest. Although, they can. Uh...Pajarito, the Book of Mormon has 19 books over 531 pages, and encompasses less than 200 years of history. The Pearl of Great Price (Another Mormon scripture book) contains 15 books over 59 pages. The Doctrine and Covenants (Yet another Mormon scripture) has 138 books over 300 pages. All are sworn as being inspired by God. All contain affadavits of sworn testimony of at least 3 individuals that saw Jesus the Christ, God, and the Holy Ghost on a minimum of 3 separated occasions. Joseph Smith saw Christ at least half a dozen times. The Mormon books encompass histories and scripture relating specifically to the US, South America, and Jerusalem, spanning 2000 years, with many, many various authors. The books were found under a stone in Palmyra, NY fewer than 200 years ago. Much of the Mormon book supports Christian stories/myths such as the Noah's Ark nonsense, Tower of Babel, Garden of Eden, etc. I find it knee-slapping hilarious that you can support your own book but offhandedly blow off the Mormons for having at least a more recent sense of nonsense. Wouldn't you agree that your offhanded dismissal due to misinformation and lack of objectivity, falls into the category of pot=kettle? False Prophecies of the Bible Everyone can post links to whatever. Doesn't make em' true any more than linking makes them false. "Worms, Roxanne! Worms! I was afraid of worms" Hey, I think the Mormons are on to something, because the DaVinci Code makes it pretty clear that Jesus (whose name really wasn't Jesus, BTW), was married and had children. Aside from the DaVinci Code and it's heretical musings that are based on exceptionally solid historical evidence, it also stands to logic, which is why it makes for good fiction. And the Mormons only charge 10% of gross for guaranteed entry into the Kingdom of Heaven, and THEY allow polygamy in heaven! Then again, I kinda thought that James Kingsley had it right. Oops. [edited to add] Pajarito, I just noticed in another thread you posted: QuoteQuote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 2 Timothy 3:16 Mormons consider their books scripture, so how do you justify your quote? They also worship using the same bible as you, they've just appended it so that the story continues until 1836. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 9 #23 January 8, 2007 QuoteUh...Pajarito, the Book of Mormon has 19 books over 531 pages, and encompasses less than 200 years of history. The Pearl of Great Price (Another Mormon scripture book) contains 15 books over 59 pages. The Doctrine and Covenants (Yet another Mormon scripture) has 138 books over 300 pages. Almost. The Book of Mormon contains only 15 Books and about 2,000 year history, but the main chunk about 1,000 (roughly 600BC to 400AD). Pearl of Great Price only has 4 Books or so. QuoteAnd the Mormons only charge 10% of gross for guaranteed entry into the Kingdom of Heaven, Just because you pay tithing doesn't mean you are ready to go to heaven, nevertheless guaranteed a seat up there. That's kinda looking at the 10 commandments and saying "As long as you don't take the Lord's name in vein, you are guaranteed into heaven!." The "gross" and "net" thing is a personal choice. I do the net thing, because I figure what the wolves get before I get home was never mine to begin with. Edited to Add - we got off track - this post didn't have anything to do with the whole silly book. My apologies - I'll keep it on topic from here on out.=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #24 January 8, 2007 QuoteQuote Almost. The Book of Mormon contains only 15 Books and about 2,000 year history, but the main chunk about 1,000 (roughly 600BC to 400AD). Pearl of Great Price only has 4 Books or so. Quote Your quad must be different than the one in my hotel room. I'm counting all the Alma's as separate books. If taking the lord's name in vain is gonna keep me from heaven, I might as well start stocking up on flame-proof suits now. I think I violate that every few minutes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dorbie 0 #25 January 8, 2007 Let's hum to the music, dum, dum, dum, dum, dum, dum, dum, dum, dum, dum, dum, dum, dum. http://www.i4m.com/think/southpark/ Apparently Southpark wasn't too far off the mark. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
dorbie 0 #25 January 8, 2007 Let's hum to the music, dum, dum, dum, dum, dum, dum, dum, dum, dum, dum, dum, dum, dum. http://www.i4m.com/think/southpark/ Apparently Southpark wasn't too far off the mark. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
