Monthly Archives: August 2005

What would Sean Diener do?

Posted on August 30, 2005 by johnc

PETA Campaign Coordinator Sean Diener, a devout Latter-Day Saint who grew up in Salt Lake City says,“Anyone who thinks that Jesus would approve of the way that these animals are raised and killed completely misses the gospel’s greatest message: compassion.” … Continue reading →

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Historical Mormon Smackdown: Standard Works Edition!

Posted on August 29, 2005 by johnc

Well, the last time we did this, the Book of Mormon hero wupped up on the Biblical one. It got me thinking about this, a subject destined to become this week’s smackdown! Scriptural Mormon Smackdown: Standard Works Edition!Not that one … Continue reading →

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PETA billboards and Word of Wisdom

Posted on August 29, 2005 by johnc

At this posting, Judah holds a very slight lead with 3 votes. Personally, I think that’s a case of the squeaky wheel getting the grease… at any rate, on to today’s topic of contenti…er discussion. Anyone see those LDS-oriented PETA … Continue reading →

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They’re not lost, I just don’t remember where I put them…

Posted on August 25, 2005 by johnc

So, moving on from Bigfoot…. I want to know, where have those Lost Ten Tribes got to? Center of the Earth? The Moon? Russia? right here among us, disguised as ordinary citizens? C’mon, let’s have it… let’s hear all those … Continue reading →

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Sasquatch and Melchizedek

Posted on August 23, 2005 by johnc

Ok, since this place is dedicated to “oddments and marginalia” and other weird Mormon Legends, I have two that I’d like to hear more about: 1) I remember reading somewhere that there was a theory that Shem, son of Noah, … Continue reading →

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God v. Mammon, 2005

Posted on August 20, 2005 by johnc

Didn’t Brigham Young say something to the effect that he knew the Saints could withstand mobbings and lynchings, but he was worried about the effects prosperity would have on [us]? Well here is my question: Since leaving school and working … Continue reading →

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Please Welcome Rob

Posted on August 19, 2005 by johnc

FPR is pleased to announce the appointment of my brother Robert to perma-blogger status. Please feel free to welcome him to the blog. Robert is a board-certified MD in rural Missouri with too much spare time. Although his online persona … Continue reading →

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Bloggernacle Fantasy Football

Posted on August 16, 2005 by johnc

Sure, the bloggernacle is a place to discuss obscure points of doctrine and the true meaning of Zelph. It is a place where you can scratch your itch for intellectual approaches to the Gospel and fluffy testimonials. But where can … Continue reading →

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Do we believe in a “timeless” church?

Posted on August 16, 2005 by johnc

This post was prompted by a comment made by my brother over here. I understand that the way of God is one eternal round and that he is the same yesterday, today, and forever. But I don’t think those things … Continue reading →

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Historical Mormon Smackdown: Scriptural Bloodletter Edition!

Posted on August 15, 2005 by johnc

First, may I say that if our entirely scientific poll is any indication, then Mitt Romney will do more presidential damage than Hatch did. Mitt, the comeback kid, came from 8 votes back to win by 6. This week’s competition … Continue reading →

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