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by Ian
Thu Jan 06, 2022 1:38 pm
Forum: Books
Topic: How to Be An Antiracist, by Ibram Kendi
Replies: 4
Views: 1415

Re: How to Be An Antiracist, by Ibram Kendi

at the time of amy coney barrett's supreme court nomination, ibram kendi said: Some White colonizers "adopted" Black children. They "civilized" these "savage" children in the "superior" ways of White people, while using them as props in their lifelong pictures...
by Ian
Tue Jan 04, 2022 3:48 pm
Forum: Books
Topic: How to Be An Antiracist, by Ibram Kendi
Replies: 4
Views: 1415

How to Be An Antiracist, by Ibram Kendi

Ibram X. Kendi is the false prophet of a dangerous and lucrative faith By Christopher F. Rufo, July 22, 2021, New York Post Ibram X. Kendi’s name appears everywhere: in school curricula, corporate training programs, even the Navy’s official reading list. The Boston University prof is a blazing supe...
by Ian
Thu Jun 17, 2021 12:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Family: A Proclamation to the World
Replies: 74
Views: 21578

Re: The Family: A Proclamation to the World

thanks for sharing that. feels good to read the truth, while so many in the world are talking nonsense now. society has skidded a long way down the hill since that was written. we passed "acceptance" a while ago. we have arrived at "celebration." glad that he singled out "ps...
by Ian
Mon Jun 07, 2021 7:03 pm
Forum: Genealogy
Topic: Patriarchal Blessings
Replies: 5
Views: 4247

Re: Patriarchal Blessings

usually we speak of a "patriarchal blessing" in reference to that blessing received by the laying on of hands, by a patriarch. this blessing is sacred and personal. my patriarchal blessing provides me with guidance and direction. i love my patriarchal blessing. i am likewise grateful for o...
by Ian
Fri Nov 27, 2020 11:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gratitude
Replies: 59
Views: 18071

Re: Gratitude

i am eternally grateful for Jesus Christ and for the Atonement, because without Him there would be no hope for me.
by Ian
Thu Nov 26, 2020 1:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gratitude
Replies: 59
Views: 18071

Re: Gratitude

i am grateful for basketball because it is a beautiful sport and good for physical exercise. i am grateful for christopher columbus because he exemplifies faith and courage and he paved the way for the gospel of Jesus Christ to be restored.
by Ian
Wed Nov 25, 2020 6:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gratitude
Replies: 59
Views: 18071

Re: Gratitude

i am grateful for brigham young university because it provides a good education. i am grateful for police, firefighters and military personnel because they protect us.
by Ian
Tue Nov 24, 2020 9:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gratitude
Replies: 59
Views: 18071

Re: Gratitude

i am grateful for fruits and vegetables because they are healthy and taste delicious. i am grateful for great composers because i can enjoy their music.
by Ian
Mon Nov 23, 2020 9:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gratitude
Replies: 59
Views: 18071

Re: Gratitude

i am grateful for the united states of america because i live in a free country and this is the greatest nation on earth. i am grateful for mom and dad because they brought me into this world and they are excellent parents.
by Ian
Sun Nov 22, 2020 3:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gratitude
Replies: 59
Views: 18071

Re: Gratitude

i am grateful for california weather because it is beautiful throughout the year. i am grateful for moroni because he preserved the golden plates then showed joseph smith how to get them.
by Ian
Sat Nov 21, 2020 6:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gratitude
Replies: 59
Views: 18071

Re: Gratitude

i am grateful for personal computers because they enable me to work from home. i am grateful for president nelson because he articulates God's will. How thankful we ought to be, my brethren and sisters, how thankful we are, for a prophet to counsel us in words of divine wisdom as we walk our paths i...
by Ian
Wed Oct 02, 2019 5:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Family: A Proclamation to the World
Replies: 74
Views: 21578

Re: The Family: A Proclamation to the World

this is great. i would love to see the full transcript. president oaks used the word "binary" to describe God's creation of male and female. the world uses words like "non-binary" and "genderqueer" to describe God's children. president oaks affirmed that eternal life is...
by Ian
Fri Aug 16, 2019 9:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hot Topic: Caffeinated Beverages
Replies: 52
Views: 14735

Re: Hot Topic: Caffeinated Beverages

the church published an official statement about the word of wisdom yesterday: The Word of Wisdom is a law of health for the physical and spiritual benefit of God's children. It includes instruction about what foods are good for us and those substances to avoid. Over time, Church leaders have provid...
by Ian
Thu Apr 11, 2019 8:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Black and White
Replies: 82
Views: 24371

Re: Black and White

from general conference a few days ago: There is a careful way and a casual way to do everything, including living the gospel. As we consider our commitment to the Savior, are we careful or casual? Because of our mortal nature, don’t we sometimes rationalize our behavior, at times referring to our a...
by Ian
Sun Feb 10, 2019 9:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Doubt
Replies: 1
Views: 2502

Doubt

from two excellent talks last month: Doubt is not and will never be the precursor of faith any more than light depends on darkness for its creation. Peter was not told, as he was slipping into the water after having tried to walk on it, “Oh Peter, if only you had more doubt.” No, he was told, “O tho...