TBM's & average member, should you really be posting here?

[_SteelHead]

So faqs,
What other advice, counsel, admonitions or commandments have you exempted yourself from?

If you haven't done so yet, might I suggest auto-exemption from tithing?

[_bcspace]

Very few actually consider themselves weak BC.

Then forge ahead if you feel the need.

Your exposure to historical Mormonism is far beyond what a large percentage of normal Mormons know and for the most part even care about.

And my testimony would be that there is nothing in historical Mormonism to worry about regarding it's truth claims.

From what I know of the Brethren, they would not agree with your advice to freely examine issues if so inclined. "Faith promoting study...the mantle is greater than the intellect..."

They would consider it a waste of time as I do generally. Yet they are not going to censure anyone who merely proceeds in the undertaking.

When someone has doubts or questions, the council is to pray about it, not conduct some online investigation.

That is the right thing to do ultimately. Even after all my study as to the logical and rational consistency of the Church, it still boils down to the witness of the Holy Spirit else all is fiction. Study can certainly lead one to ask for or be more receptive of such a witness (and therefore it has value in certain circumstances), but one with a witness from God does not need to study along these lines unless he desires to help those who can't do it alone and to strengthen the weak.

[_Drifting]

By posting here you aren't you going against the admonitions of the leaders of the Church?

Church leaders encourage us to not watch Rated R movies, but we all know the spirit and intent of that law is to stay away from bad things. R Movies is simply a basic baseline.

Likewise, we are experts in history, LDS scholarship, etc., the admonition to stay away from anti-mormonism doesn't really apply to us. Likewise going into a bar..... The average LDS shouldn't go into a bar, but someone who's "trained" and going into a bar doesn't do anything for or against themselves, such a policy doesn't apply, such as if your a police officer, or you're a strong willed faithful member.

Me, I'm used to the darkside...... Thus, the admonition doesn't apply to me.

Most "teachings" have a spiritual component, that is are we in compliance to the spirit of the law. I'm in compliance of the spirit and intent of the law.

Bcspace, as a member in good standing and as a holder of a Priesthood leadership position and as a board poster who defends Mormonism, do you agree with ldsfaqs?

[_bcspace]

Bcspace, as a member in good standing and as a holder of a Priesthood leadership position and as a board poster who defends Mormonism, do you agree with ldsfaqs?

Generally I do agree with what you quoted he said. The reality is that R rated movies and anti Mormonism are both moving targets. If you have to ask, don't do them. Other things such as chastity, the forbidden items in the WoW, and tithing do not move.

[_SteelHead]

Sure they do. WoW as practiced now does not resemble what is in revelation, nor what was practiced 100 years ago. Tithing does not resemble D&C revelation, nor what was practiced 90 years ago.

Non moving...... Right.

[_bcspace]

Sure they do. WoW as practiced now does not resemble what is in revelation, nor what was practiced 100 years ago. Tithing does not resemble D&C revelation, nor what was practiced 90 years ago.

Non moving...... Right.

Right. I'm not speaking of doctrine changing, merely what is now. Now, who knows why, say, Gladiator is R and LOTR is PG-13? Now, the WoW is constant in what it forbids.

[_Drifting]

Sure they do. WoW as practiced now does not resemble what is in revelation, nor what was practiced 100 years ago. Tithing does not resemble D&C revelation, nor what was practiced 90 years ago.

Non moving...... Right.

Right. I'm not speaking of doctrine changing, merely what is now. Now, who knows why, say, Gladiator is R and LOTR is PG-13? Now, the WoW is constant in what it forbids.

What are the 'mild barley drinks' of the 1800's that are okay to consume?

[_Buffalo]

Now, the WoW is constant in what it forbids.

It forbids strong drink but not wine or beer. Right?

[_bcspace]

What are the 'mild barley drinks' of the 1800's that are okay to consume?

Remember, we are in the now. Alcohol is forbidden though I believe there are barley based drinks that are nonalcoholic if you are craving the taste of barely.

[_Drifting]

What are the 'mild barley drinks' of the 1800's that are okay to consume?

Remember, we are in the now. Alcohol is forbidden though I believe there are barley based drinks that are nonalcoholic if you are craving the taste of barely.

Okay, putting the 'now' to one side.

What are the mild barley drinks of the 1800's referred to in the word of wisdom?