Re: Tyler Livingston--Former FAIR Stalwart--Has Left the Church
Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2022 11:32 pm
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What?!?!
You're correct. ttribe was a pretty hardcore TBM.Doctor CamNC4Me wrote: ↑Wed Jan 25, 2023 12:00 amWhat?!?!
That’s amazing. Do you know if he has an exit story? I thought ttribe was an Englund/MG type who was going to die a Morm despite he obvious fraud that it is.
- Doc
Yeah, things have shifted quite a bit. I got bounced fairly quickly when I posted over there, so I haven’t lurked or followed the board much, which is why this news was so surprising. Like, Nehor openly talking about his homosexuality was the last thing I read, which I found to be a shocking ‘cultural’ shift.Everybody Wang Chung wrote: ↑Wed Jan 25, 2023 1:50 amYou're correct. ttribe was a pretty hardcore TBM.Doctor CamNC4Me wrote: ↑Wed Jan 25, 2023 12:00 amWhat?!?!
That’s amazing. Do you know if he has an exit story? I thought ttribe was an Englund/MG type who was going to die a Morm despite he obvious fraud that it is.
- Doc
Is it just me or are most of the "Contributors" over at MAD now ex-Mormon? To just name a few, Teancum, California Boy, ttribe, Analytics, HappyJackWagon, Tacenda, Sunstoned and Craig Speechly are all very critical of Church.
Even long time TBM posters like Nevo and Nehor seem to much more critical than supportive of LDS claims. It's not a very pro-Mormon board anymore.
Something is in the water over there. It's a completely different MAD compared to several years ago when Calm and Juliann freaked out and banned everyone who didn't tow the line.
Wow, happyjackwagon? Years ago, when I briefly tried posting there, that (then fully lds) poster was extremely welcoming and kind, one of the very few. Maybe it’s no surprise they are out now.Everybody Wang Chung wrote: ↑Wed Jan 25, 2023 1:50 amYou're correct. ttribe was a pretty hardcore TBM.Doctor CamNC4Me wrote: ↑Wed Jan 25, 2023 12:00 amWhat?!?!
That’s amazing. Do you know if he has an exit story? I thought ttribe was an Englund/MG type who was going to die a Morm despite he obvious fraud that it is.
- Doc
Is it just me or are most of the "Contributors" over at MAD now ex-Mormon? To just name a few, Teancum, California Boy, ttribe, Analytics, HappyJackWagon, Tacenda, Sunstoned and Craig Speechly are all very critical of Church.
Even long time TBM posters like Nevo and Nehor seem to much more critical than supportive of LDS claims. It's not a very pro-Mormon board anymore.
Something is in the water over there. It's a completely different MAD compared to several years ago when Calm and Juliann freaked out and banned everyone who didn't tow the line.
Beyond that, I hope one of you invites him (as well as the rest of the newly enlightened) to the Shades board.Everybody Wang Chung wrote: ↑Mon Nov 21, 2022 11:21 pmI hope RFM or BYP gets this guy as a guest on an upcoming show.
Agreed. The risk is part of the reason I left apologetics for what I now consider "gathering." Another reason I left is because it was, in large part, a massive waste of time and energy that would have been far better spent elsewhere. Countless hours of research and formulation of arguments and counterarguments as well as books and articles and web posts, have been devoted on all sides, with little or no movement either way--like two opposing linemen or sumo wrestlers repeatedly slamming against each other.Kishkumen wrote: ↑Mon Nov 21, 2022 10:15 pmBeing an apologist is one of the most spiritually perilous avocations one can follow, it appears. The road through Terra Mopologiana is strewn with dead testimonies and letters of resignation. Surely this says something about the defective condition of Mopologetics. I would caution anyone who wants to stay in the church to steer clear of critics AND, even more, Mopologists.
Agreed. Apologetics, like politics, particularly in a polarized climate and on cyber discussion boards, is strongly inclined towards contention and rancor. Even with the best of intention, things will often escalate and bring out the very worst in participants. Even seeming friendly ribbings can spiral into prolonged insult and name-calling fests, where people who were once civil and fond of each other, become angered and bitter enemies.Of course, if you view truth and credibility through a tribal lens and thirst to see pesky critics insulted, then, by all means, hang out in Terra Mopologiana. You may ultimately lose your testimony, but your thirst for anger and revenge will regularly be slaked.