Question for Don Bradley

[Shulem]

I'm not sure that it can be taken any other way than literal. If Joseph Smith was a prophet of an all knowing God, wouldn't God correct Joseph Smith and have him be more clear if the intention was non literal. It's very telling of the times and even if it is a translation and he is translating from prophet's of old then again, they took should have also received revelation from God that isn't racist?

Racism is a main theme in the Old Testament and the order of the priesthood showcases that to the extreme. One couldn't even steady the ark with the best of intentions without being struck dead! Jehovah-god was in my opinion a horrible example in which to pattern one's life after let alone worship. There are few things in life that sicken me more than the idea of Jehovah being a real god but I know he was nothing more than the imagination in the mind of zealots who exploited their power through religion and the penalties were an abomination, the practice of stoning was a shameful social crime against humanity.

Joseph Smith was a literalist. He was wrong on almost every account that I can think of. In my view, Smith does not join the ranks of modern thinkers who rose to power in order to better the world and improve the conditions of mankind as a whole. In Smith's mind, everything was black and white, literally -- and black skin was a curse! He focused on the opposites and made no room for middle ground because in his mind there was no tolerance or allowance for the least degree of sin whatever that sin might be. One must conform and align themself with what Joseph Smith said, period. Smith was a false prophet who translated everything according to his own desires and design.

The hacking out of Anubis's snout and headcloth on the lead plate of Facsimile No. 3 is a perfect example to show how Joseph Smith was deceiving his own people and believed that black people were of a lower order in God's plan; thereafter, Brigham Young embraced hatred and carried the torch of racism in Mormonism.

Isn't that right, Don Bradley?

RIP, Joseph.

[Shulem]

Yes, Don is around, very busy in fact. I don’t think this thread is on his list of priorities.

Well then, it shouldn't surprise you to hear that I think he's a bit of a coward. Don can do whatever he wants. I don't want to express more ill feelings towards him personally. I'm almost done reading his faith promoting book which I judge as more religious nonsense.

[Kishkumen]

Well then, it shouldn't surprise you to hear that I think he's a bit of a coward. Don can do whatever he wants. I don't want to express more ill feelings towards him personally. I'm almost done reading his faith promoting book which I judge as more religious nonsense.

I wish I were surprised to read that.

[Moksha]

Well then, it shouldn't surprise you to hear that I think he's a bit of a coward. Don can do whatever he wants. I don't want to express more ill feelings towards him personally. I'm almost done reading his faith promoting book which I judge as more religious nonsense.

It showed that Martin Harris was a chump for trusting Joseph to repay him.

[Shulem]

Well then, it shouldn't surprise you to hear that I think he's a bit of a coward. Don can do whatever he wants. I don't want to express more ill feelings towards him personally. I'm almost done reading his faith promoting book which I judge as more religious nonsense.

I wish I were surprised to read that.

Kishy, is this one of those fancy professor-type word plays that serve as a riddle? I don't get it. You'll need to clarify by breaking it down so I can understand what exactly you're implying. Or maybe it's not really necessary. But, if you don't mind, please put a check mark in the following boxes that correspond to your statement:

"I wish I were surprised to read that"

[ ] I think he's a bit of a coward.
[ ] I don't want to express more ill feelings towards him personally.
[ ] I'm almost done reading his faith promoting book which I judge as more religious nonsense.

[Shulem]

I don’t think this thread is on his list of priorities.

Do you think?

I think we can come to that idea simply because he hasn't showed up and posted. Do you know otherwise?

I'll try not to feel bad because someone didn't categorize my question about their book as a priority.

Go figure.

[Kishkumen]

I wish I were surprised to read that.

Kishy, is this one of those fancy professor-type word plays that serve as a riddle? I don't get it. You'll need to clarify by breaking it down so I can understand what exactly you're implying. Or maybe it's not really necessary. But, if you don't mind, please put a check mark in the following boxes that correspond to your statement:

"I wish I were surprised to read that"

[ ] I think he's a bit of a coward.
[ ] I don't want to express more ill feelings towards him personally.
[ ] I'm almost done reading his faith promoting book which I judge as more religious nonsense.

What did you say I shouldn’t be surprised about?

[Kishkumen]

I don’t think this thread is on his list of priorities.

Do you think?

I think we can come to that idea simply because he hasn't showed up and posted. Do you know otherwise?

I'll try not to feel bad because someone didn't categorize my question about their book as a priority.

Go figure.

He’s a busy guy these days. Hasn’t been married for very long. Is speaking at a conference on polygamy soon. Is appearing on all kinds of podcasts and whatnot.

Busy.

[Shulem]

Kishy, is this one of those fancy professor-type word plays that serve as a riddle? I don't get it. You'll need to clarify by breaking it down so I can understand what exactly you're implying. Or maybe it's not really necessary. But, if you don't mind, please put a check mark in the following boxes that correspond to your statement:

"I wish I were surprised to read that"

[ ] I think he's a bit of a coward.
[ ] I don't want to express more ill feelings towards him personally.
[ ] I'm almost done reading his faith promoting book which I judge as more religious nonsense.

What did you say I shouldn’t be surprised about?

I suspect you are evading my question and trying to get me to read your mind and answer the question for you. But I will not do that. You can answer the question yourself, please.

The three items in question are exactly what I said and thereafter you said, "I wish I were surprised to read that."

Please check the boxes to indicate which items *you* were wishful about.

[ ] I think he's a bit of a coward.
[ ] I don't want to express more ill feelings towards him personally.
[ ] I'm almost done reading his faith promoting book which I judge as more religious nonsense.

Thanks.

[Kishkumen]

I’m just trying to get you to read for yourself. Evidently, you don’t even want to read your own words, so I am done here.