Happy Birthday President Nelson!

[Moksha]

President Nelson, in this article that he wrote, emphasizes Jesus Christ and why we ought to center our studies and our minds on Him and His life and teachings.

Regards,
MG

I understand that Jesus gets quoted more in General Conference than even President Nelson.

[Hound of Heaven]

Marcus, you've just demonstrated EXACTLY what he was referring to/talking about. And you keep feeding into it seemingly without recognizing it...

Fascinating. The Troll admits he is only here to disrupt.

Here’s the matter concerning immature ex-Mormons like you, [removed] Marcus. When MG2.0 makes one of the most straightforward and simple posts to this thread, which is just a fact with a link, it feels as if he is being a troll to immature exmormons such as yourself. This perception arises not because he is a troll, but because you sense that even in your old age, you remain a victim of the church and the brethren. Your perception of victimhood, which you have yet to release, compels you to regard even the smallest aspects of the church with anger, hostility, and outright hatred.

The manner in which you discuss Mormonism or MG2.0 mirrors the behavior of a school bully towards their victims, characterized by hatred, disdain, and a lack of humility. Bullies typically aren't truly angry at those they target; rather, their anger is directed inward, stemming from their own emotional immaturity and inability to process their feelings.

Consequently, when you choose to attack MG2.0 for his beliefs or Russell Nelson for his role as a prophet, it serves as a misguided release of built-up tension. You're searching for peace by hating on MG2.0, when you should actually be searching within yourself to understand why you can't break free of your anger.

Russell Nelson has lived a remarkable life; he has a loving family, served his country, assisted his neighbors, saved lives as a surgeon, and dedicated his entire 100 years to hard work, which is an achievement in itself. Yet, all you can focus on what you perceive is the negative. I believe there's a medical term for that kind of attitude, but I'm too lazy to search for it.

I'm sure Russell Nelson would know the answer!

Hound, do not use namecalling that can be interpreted as sexual harassment. -c-

[I Have Questions]

Russell Nelson has lived a remarkable life; he has a loving family, served his country, assisted his neighbors, saved lives as a surgeon, and dedicated his entire 100 years to hard work, which is an achievement in itself.

Please can you explain how Nelson dedicated the years 1 through 5 to hard work?

[Marcus]

Fascinating. The Troll admits he is only here to disrupt.

Here’s the matter concerning immature ex-Mormons like you, [removed] Marcus. When MG2.0 makes one of the most straightforward and simple posts to this thread, which is just a fact with a link, it feels as if he is being a troll to immature exmormons such as yourself. This perception arises not because he is a troll, but because you sense that even in your old age, you remain a victim of the church and the brethren. Your perception of victimhood, which you have yet to release, compels you to regard even the smallest aspects of the church with anger, hostility, and outright hatred.

The manner in which you discuss Mormonism or MG2.0 mirrors the behavior of a school bully towards their victims, characterized by hatred, disdain, and a lack of humility. Bullies typically aren't truly angry at those they target; rather, their anger is directed inward, stemming from their own emotional immaturity and inability to process their feelings.

Consequently, when you choose to attack MG2.0 for his beliefs or Russell Nelson for his role as a prophet, it serves as a misguided release of built-up tension. You're searching for peace by hating on MG2.0, when you should actually be searching within yourself to understand why you can't break free of your anger.

Russell Nelson has lived a remarkable life; he has a loving family, served his country, assisted his neighbors, saved lives as a surgeon, and dedicated his entire 100 years to hard work, which is an achievement in itself. Yet, all you can focus on what you perceive is the negative. I believe there's a medical term for that kind of attitude, but I'm too lazy to search for it.

I'm sure Russell Nelson would know the answer!

Hound, do not use namecalling that can be interpreted as sexual harassment. -c-

HoundDogMike, even 85 years old, you're still adorable!! (don't worry about being lazy. Your sockpuppets can take over for you anytime. Your descriptions of what you believe as an ex-Mormon are quite revealing, however, and they will be missed!! )

[Everybody Wang Chung]

Russell Nelson has lived a remarkable life; he has a loving family, served his country, assisted his neighbors, saved lives as a surgeon, and dedicated his entire 100 years to hard work, which is an achievement in itself.

Please can you explain how Nelson dedicated the years 1 through 5 to hard work?

Child labor?

[Hound of Heaven]

His words during the celebration of his birthday:



Thinking of others. That they might be one.

Regards,
MG

In what way(s) are you trying to take that teaching and be a peacemaker on this board, displaying unconditional kindness to the other posters on this board? You post the sentiment, but do you walk the walk? If you’re not just trolling the board, you will be the example on this board that Nelson is talking about - you will be a peacemaker, you will display kindness. Regardless of how others behave.

MG2.0 is an individual confronting the animosity of a group of upset ex-Mormons on a discussion board; it's a challenging scenario to navigate. He is among the final Mormons to contribute to the board, and rather than showing him the respect he deserves for being present and engaging with you all, you have opted to bully him in an effort to drive him away.

If everyone here with their impressive titles and the facade of professionalism were truly as mature as they claim to be, they would value the effort MG2.0 invests in writing posts and encourage him to engage more, ensuring this board remains balanced and accessible for casual visitors. It would only require a couple of board members, like Kishkumen or Gadianton, or perhaps a few reasonable individuals, to address the rest of the board and encourage them to temper their anger and hostility towards the Mormons. In time, this could lead to more Mormons and Christians feeling comfortable enough to participate in discussions.

However, I regret to say that I don't believe that would or could ever occur. The level of anger and hostility in the post on this discussion board has become almost embedded in its essence.

[sock puppet]

I’m not going to respond to AI generated content.

If you're going to use this as an 'escape' from having to actually engage with content, you are not helping your cause to disrupt and cause distress and give limited information that supports your cause. * * *

Regards,
MG

Oh, you mean like someone that would just post something like "TTOC"?

[sock puppet]

Couldn't agree more. His AI posts are so obvious, and his disrespect toward Shades' rules is clear. Also, the fibbergymnast recently agreed with HoundDogMike that he posts here to disrupt, and that, in classic troll style, he takes pleasure in seeing the results of his disruptions.

What else can be expected from someone who comes to a small discussion group only to express hatred toward and deride its participants, only because they believe differently than he does?

TTOC

Oh thank you, MG 2.0, for the wisdom and insight from such a profound post

[Marcus]

...they would value the effort MG2.0 invests in writing posts...

No, cheating with AI, stereotyping people who believe differently with bigotry, name-calling and condescension, repeatedly breaking rules just to make a scene, disrupting and derailing are not valued efforts.

Take a look at the thread the fibbergymnast started when he returned for this round of trolling:
"Re: You guys are still at it! (why am I not surprised?)"

That's not effort, that's a troll taking pleasure in his attempts to disrupt.

[Everybody Wang Chung]

Here’s the matter concerning immature ex-Mormons like you, [removed] Marcus. When MG2.0 makes one of the most straightforward and simple posts to this thread, which is just a fact with a link, it feels as if he is being a troll to immature exmormons such as yourself. This perception arises not because he is a troll, but because you sense that even in your old age, you remain a victim of the church and the brethren. Your perception of victimhood, which you have yet to release, compels you to regard even the smallest aspects of the church with anger, hostility, and outright hatred.

The manner in which you discuss Mormonism or MG2.0 mirrors the behavior of a school bully towards their victims, characterized by hatred, disdain, and a lack of humility. Bullies typically aren't truly angry at those they target; rather, their anger is directed inward, stemming from their own emotional immaturity and inability to process their feelings.

Consequently, when you choose to attack MG2.0 for his beliefs or Russell Nelson for his role as a prophet, it serves as a misguided release of built-up tension. You're searching for peace by hating on MG2.0, when you should actually be searching within yourself to understand why you can't break free of your anger.

Russell Nelson has lived a remarkable life; he has a loving family, served his country, assisted his neighbors, saved lives as a surgeon, and dedicated his entire 100 years to hard work, which is an achievement in itself. Yet, all you can focus on what you perceive is the negative. I believe there's a medical term for that kind of attitude, but I'm too lazy to search for it.

I'm sure Russell Nelson would know the answer!

Hound, do not use namecalling that can be interpreted as sexual harassment. -c-

HoundDogMike, even 85 years old, you're still adorable!! (don't worry about being lazy. Your sockpuppets can take over for you anytime. Your descriptions of what you believe as an ex-Mormon are quite revealing, however, and they will be missed!! )

While HoundDogAdam may be our resident curmudgeon, one has to make allowances for an 85-year-old who apparently isn't too lazy to drive from the mainland to a Pacific island but can't be bothered to use a search engine. His missive on emotional maturity—a truly staggering display of intellectual heft—reads like a bizarre sermon from someone who needs their diaper changed.

His psychoanalysis of Marcus is a testament to his diagnostic prowess, a shame he was too "lazy" to learn the difference between having a different opinion and being a victim, a key distinction he seems to have missed entirely.

HoundDogAdam's fan letter to Russell Nelson is truly touching, almost suggesting a person's extreme old age somehow grant them immunity from criticism. By that logic, I guess his bizarre fan letter should be immune from ridicule, which is an absurdity we can all agree upon.