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by _Fence Sitter
Sat Jun 13, 2020 8:29 pm
Forum: Terrestrial Forum
Topic: SLTRIB-Time to change the name of BYU
Replies: 7
Views: 1021

Re: SLTRIB-Time to change the name of BYU

I think Nelson would like to see it named THE University of Jesus Christ.
by _Fence Sitter
Wed Jun 10, 2020 2:15 pm
Forum: Terrestrial Forum
Topic: Russel Nelson steps into the racism question in a good way.
Replies: 24
Views: 2340

Re: Russel Nelson steps into the racism question in a good way.

Here's a letter to the SLT I cannot think of a good reason for not removing at least the passage referenced above. It’s non removal signifies to me that (as poster ‘moinmoin’ once suggested) “Race And The Priesthood” is merely spin and deep down the Church still holds to the doctrine that God used ...
by _Fence Sitter
Mon Jun 08, 2020 10:06 pm
Forum: Terrestrial Forum
Topic: Russel Nelson steps into the racism question in a good way.
Replies: 24
Views: 2340

Re: Russel Nelson steps into the racism question in a good way.

I am acutely aware of all of this. But it is a start. I was ran out of a small Mormon town because I stood up to the racism there. In my view it is not a start. It is a retrenchment. No one outside of faithful Mormon's pays any attention to the ramblings of a 90-year-old self proclaimed prophet. Th...
by _Fence Sitter
Mon Jun 08, 2020 2:32 pm
Forum: Terrestrial Forum
Topic: Russel Nelson steps into the racism question in a good way.
Replies: 24
Views: 2340

Re: Russel Nelson steps into the racism question in a good way.

We also invite people of goodwill everywhere to look for ways to reach out and serve someone of a different background or race. Everyone can do something. Prejudice, hate and discrimination are learned. Thus, we call on parents, family members, and teachers to be the first line of defense. Teaching...
by _Fence Sitter
Sun Jun 07, 2020 1:55 pm
Forum: Terrestrial Forum
Topic: The return to Church - more health roulette
Replies: 21
Views: 2159

Re: The return to Church - more health roulette

In my area, bishops and stake presidents in coordination with local and state government officials are being allowed to determine a time table and manner in which members will come back to meetings. What could go wrong when all these highly trained scientifically informed non-political or non-religi...
by _Fence Sitter
Sun Jun 07, 2020 1:51 pm
Forum: Spirit Paradise
Topic: When George Floyd was White...
Replies: 31
Views: 2236

Re: When George Floyd was White...

I like what Dan McClellan at MAD had to say on this. Two things: 1) Even when controlling for these factors, a Black suspect who is unarmed is as likely to be shot at by police as a white suspect who is armed. There are other issues that betray a marked disparity, too. White drivers are 2 times more...
by _Fence Sitter
Thu Jun 04, 2020 6:46 pm
Forum: Terrestrial Forum
Topic: October General Conference not open to the public
Replies: 12
Views: 1267

Re: October General Conference not open to the public

consiglieri wrote:
Thu Jun 04, 2020 6:39 pm
One would think two worldwide days of fasting and prayer should have some effect by October…
People are so overjoyed at the results of the fasting, they are dancing in the streets. . . at night. . . after curfew.
by _Fence Sitter
Thu Jun 04, 2020 1:22 pm
Forum: Terrestrial Forum
Topic: Did/Does the Church "actually" teach that "Black skin was inferior"?
Replies: 17
Views: 1840

Re: Did/Does the Church "actually" teach that "Black skin was inferior"?

It really fascinates me how people on this forum think "I" am the insane, nuts, crazy, etc. in contrast to you all. Just wow... Personally, I do not think you're any of those things Faqs, I just think you're interested in defending your version of Mormonism the best you can, but don't do it very we...
by _Fence Sitter
Wed Jun 03, 2020 3:20 pm
Forum: Terrestrial Forum
Topic: Why is the Church still promoting the idea that black skin is inferior?
Replies: 52
Views: 4209

Re: Why is the Church still promoting the idea that black skin is inferior?

We join with many throughout this nation and around the world who are deeply saddened at recent evidences of racism and a blatant disregard for human life. We abhor the reality that some would deny others respect and the most basic of freedoms because of the color of his or her skin. The total lack...