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Where does one learn these things? I think it all comes under the general umbrella of psychology, but you can find tons of information and examples by reading articles on manipulation in abusive relationships, manipulation in cults, manipulation by con artists and scammers, manipulation by advertis...

Why are people being so sharp and so defensive.

The idea has merit in my mind. I came to the conclusion long ago that life is all about the holes. ;) And so as a result of there always being a kind of gap, that's the gap you know like where the electric spark jumps That's the thing behind your head, behind your eyes that you can never get to loo...

Res Ipsa wrote: ↑

Thu May 09, 2024 3:57 pm

Valo wrote: ↑

Thu May 09, 2024 3:29 pm

Interesting. It sounds like you know a lot about manipulation.

The only way to avoid manipulation is to study how it works. Ignorance of manipulative tactics is why even smart and sincere people are sucked into cults.

Where does one learn these things?

Again, there is no enforcement mechanism. The decision determining what consecration means is for the most part individual. You are correct, as far as I know, unless you count peer-pressure, or rather authority-pressure. I personally heard it deployed in a priesthood meeting when someone resisted a...

bill4long wrote: ↑

Thu May 09, 2024 1:57 pm

Imwashingmypirate wrote: ↑

Thu May 09, 2024 8:29 am

Just all a bit dirty really.

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The lying. Just an ickiness surrounding Joseph Smith.

Ok. High spys things just clicked and then unclicked. I think I can now see what high spy has been saying. I appreciate your perspective valo. It is definitely an interesting idea and some of it makes sense to me. I would be deeply concerned if God went for a walk in a body and forgot who he was. I...

The number to me is negative. Wait is post count in the time stamp? [quote="High Spy" post_id=2860904 time=1715239844 user_id=44503] IWP’s post count currently stands at 844 while mine is 752. 8-) [/quote] Apparently post number 840 here makes you a prophet. :lol: Wow, one chance in 1000 for an exa...

The number to me is negative. Wait is post count in the time stamp? [quote="High Spy" post_id=2860904 time=1715239844 user_id=44503] IWP’s post count currently stands at 844 while mine is 752. 8-) [/quote] Apparently post number 840 here makes you a prophet. :lol: Wow, one chance in 1000 for an exa...

dan vogel wrote: ↑

Thu May 09, 2024 2:13 am

Bill Reel and I critique the conspiracy theories of Clark Aboud, who challenged us.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7_nxMJJPl4&t=5600s

Just all a bit dirty really.