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bcspace wrote:Don't ask don't tell. That is the de facto Church policy.

Really? I was asked point-blank several times. Of course, I never told the truth, so it was no issue.

Since we all are aware of the duality of speech that Mormon Prophets are allotted, I undertook a project to compile each of their top "speaking as a man" moments. Joseph Smith "I insert fac-similes of the six brass plates found near Kinderhook... I have translated a portion of them, a...

SteelHead wrote:The test is rigged to allow for humans pretending to be angels.

Anyone else notice that?

I also wonder why Satan, the guy who got 1/3 of the popular vote in the pre-existince, continues to shake the extended hands. Does he not learn?

It doesn't have to be face-to-face unless that is your standard proof (I don't know why that would be)?!? For me, it just needed to be something substantive. I experienced a being (that is the best way I can describe it since I have no idea what it was), but I wasn't the only one that did. So I kno...

Tobin wrote:I don't keep his schedule. I'm sure if he's busy, he can't let you know.

Nor did I say you did. Why is there such a different standard for a face-to-face visit though?

Tobin wrote:That is seeing God. Speaking with God is something you can do any time you wish.

My bad. Wouldn't that use up just as much of God's time though?

Tobin wrote:You can speak to God any time you want. Just talk to him. The thing I believe you are missing is you aren't listening.

I'm now confused as to what you meant by this, then:

Have you considered that it might not be up to you?!?

Tobin wrote:Have you considered that it might not be up to you?!?

Then why do you keep telling me to speak to God myself? Shouldn't you be telling him?

Tobin wrote:I see - so your problem is you lack imagination?!?

Must be. I can't think of any other reason God wouldn't appear to me.

Tobin wrote:God appeared and talked to a mere farm boy in New York. What was so special about him?

He had a spectacular imagination. God has a type.