Thaidakar the Ghostblood he/him Posted May 8 Report Share Posted May 8 12 minutes ago, UltimateArchivist said: Fukuoka Japan! I am extraordinarily blessed! I appreciate that! Having read dozens of your additions to this website, know I feel much the same towards you. Never read Downton Abbey, though. Sorry. I'm more of a Jane Austen fan. Japan is great! A friend of mine lives in Japan, idk what area tho. Fair, fair. I still need to read Pride and Prejudice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Through The Living Glass she/her Posted May 8 Report Share Posted May 8 1 hour ago, UltimateArchivist said: Fukuoka Japan! I am extraordinarily blessed! No way!! Congrats!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Block he/him Posted May 8 Report Share Posted May 8 3 hours ago, UltimateArchivist said: Fukuoka Japan! I am extraordinarily blessed! Cool! My neighbors are on a mission in Japan right now. It's their fourth mission. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltimateArchivist He/Him Posted May 8 Report Share Posted May 8 Many thanks! Your support only continues to embolden me! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bookwyrm he/him Posted May 8 Report Share Posted May 8 Man, it would be so cool to go to Japan. I'm in the process of doing my papers right now, and I'll probably leave on my mission in September-December, depending on how long it takes for me to finish those, and get my call. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltimateArchivist He/Him Posted May 10 Report Share Posted May 10 I wish you the best of luck. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rune he/him Posted May 13 Report Share Posted May 13 On 5/8/2024 at 11:01 AM, The Bookwyrm said: Man, it would be so cool to go to Japan. I'm in the process of doing my papers right now, and I'll probably leave on my mission in September-December, depending on how long it takes for me to finish those, and get my call. Where do you want to go? I got my call like a month and a half ago to El Salvador and it’s gotten me excited. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edema Rue she/her Posted May 20 Report Share Posted May 20 I just finished a book called Walking on Water by Madeleine L'Engle (the author of A Wrinkle In Time) and loved it, I highly recommend it. It talks about being a christian artist and creating with God. It might not hit as hard to people who don't also love writing, but it was perfect for me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cataclysm he/him Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 Hello Mormons I am one of youuuuuuuuu and you will not be able to escape meeeee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Through The Living Glass she/her Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 10 minutes ago, Cataclysm said: Hello Mormons *hiss* Also hi. Welcome. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaidakar the Ghostblood he/him Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 11 minutes ago, Cataclysm said: Mormons ... whose gonna tell him? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cataclysm he/him Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Thaidakar the Ghostblood said: ... whose gonna tell him? Since it’s basically the slur for members I think that means I get to say it and it’s ok and chill and cool but also fine EDIT: oh also /jk Edited May 21 by Cataclysm 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Through The Living Glass she/her Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 7 minutes ago, Cataclysm said: Since it’s basically the slur for members I think that means I get to say it and it’s ok and chill and cool but also fine Maybe... but it's also good to be respectful of the Church, it's standards, and what the prophet guides us to say about it. And if we don't want non-members using it, we should try and set and example by not using it ourselves, y'know? Sorry if this feels a little condescending; it's not meant to be. That's just what I think. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cataclysm he/him Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Through The Living Glass said: Maybe... but it's also good to be respectful of the Church, it's standards, and what the prophet guides us to say about it. And if we don't want non-members using it, we should try and set and example by not using it ourselves, y'know? Sorry if this feels a little condescending; it's not meant to be. That's just what I think. Don’t worry, I don’t take it condescending-ally(???) and… I understand the argument of not using it if we don’t want them to, but it’s not like they know us as anything else. In order to be somewhat relatable to anyone around me I introduce myself as being a member of the…etc. etc. with the subtitle of “Mormon”. As my relationship with the person grows and religion (as it is one of the most important aspects of my life, like it should be)inevitably gets brought up I use the correct terminology for the church. As much as I wish I could, I can’t snap my fingers and instill that knowledge into the public. Once again, I don’t mean to take this combatively, and I trust you don’t either. EDIT: oh and I dont know where you live,but where I am if you’ve heard of the church, you know it by Mormonism Edited May 21 by Cataclysm 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortal Platypus Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 10 minutes ago, Cataclysm said: and… I understand the argument of not using it if we don’t want them to, but it’s not like they know us as anything else. In order to be somewhat relatable to anyone around me I introduce myself as being a member of the…etc. etc. with the subtitle of “Mormon”. As my relationship with the person grows and religion (as it is one of the most important aspects of my life, like it should be)inevitably gets brought up I use the correct terminology for the church. As much as I wish I could, I can’t snap my fingers and instill that knowledge into the public. Once again, I don’t mean to take this combatively, and I trust you don’t either. EDIT: oh and I dont know where you live,but where I am if you’ve heard of the church, you know it by Mormonism And therein lies the problem. We want them to know us as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, not as Mormonism, and us as members of the church, not as Mormons. That's what we're trying to change by not calling ourselves mormons. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cataclysm he/him Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 1 minute ago, Immortal Platypus said: And therein lies the problem. We want them to know us as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, not as Mormonism, and us as members of the church, not as Mormons. That's what we're trying to change by not calling ourselves mormons. And I introduce myself as both, so they know what I am. Then I use the correct name of the church with them, after we’ve already established that they are the same. I let them know that we aren’t called Mormons. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortal Platypus Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 Just now, Cataclysm said: And I introduce myself as both, so they know what I am. Then I use the correct name of the church with them, after we’ve already established that they are the same. I let them know that we aren’t called Mormons. I would probably introduce using just the name of the church, then if they ask what it is, let them know they know it as Mormonism, but that that's not what it's called. You might be surprised at how many people would recognize it, even without the title of "Mormon" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Through The Living Glass she/her Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 17 minutes ago, Cataclysm said: Don’t worry, I don’t take it condescending-ally(???) and… I understand the argument of not using it if we don’t want them to, but it’s not like they know us as anything else. In order to be somewhat relatable to anyone around me I introduce myself as being a member of the…etc. etc. with the subtitle of “Mormon”. As my relationship with the person grows and religion (as it is one of the most important aspects of my life, like it should be)inevitably gets brought up I use the correct terminology for the church. As much as I wish I could, I can’t snap my fingers and instill that knowledge into the public. Once again, I don’t mean to take this combatively, and I trust you don’t either. EDIT: oh and I dont know where you live,but where I am if you’ve heard of the church, you know it by Mormonism Actually, I've lived all over the place throughout my live, so I have heard that quite often. To me, it still seems best to introduce us by what we want to be called, and clear up any confusion if they ask or seem confused. (granted, i'm in utah now so i haven't had to do that in a while ) 1 minute ago, Cataclysm said: And I introduce myself as both, so they know what I am. Then I use the correct name of the church with them, after we’ve already established that they are the same. I let them know that we aren’t called Mormons. That's interesting. I've never heard of anyone doing that before. That seems similar to what I used to do, just the other way around. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cataclysm he/him Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 Just now, Immortal Platypus said: I would probably introduce using just the name of the church, then if they ask what it is, let them know they know it as Mormonism, but that that's not what it's called. You might be surprised at how many people would recognize it, even without the title of "Mormon" Respectfully, I don’t think we should be arguing about this. I have yet to meet a non-member who recognizes the name of the church. You are right that many people do know the name. But, where I live, in the southern United States, it would be hard to find someone who does. I also think we’re saying the exact same thing. The only difference being that when I mention the church there’s some form of a semicolon. I don’t mean to cause any form of drama so early into my shardhood. Thank you all for your kind welcomes so far. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Elantrian he/him Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 47 minutes ago, Cataclysm said: Respectfully, I don’t think we should be arguing about this. I have yet to meet a non-member who recognizes the name of the church. You are right that many people do know the name. But, where I live, in the southern United States, it would be hard to find someone who does. I also think we’re saying the exact same thing. The only difference being that when I mention the church there’s some form of a semicolon. I don’t mean to cause any form of drama so early into my shardhood. Thank you all for your kind welcomes so far. 1 hour ago, Thaidakar the Ghostblood said: ... whose gonna tell him? Wow that escalated quickly. I like the Book of Mormon and Jesus. Can we agree on that? Everyone? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaidakar the Ghostblood he/him Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 2 minutes ago, Ancient Elantrian said: Wow that escalated quickly. I like the Book of Mormon and Jesus. Can we agree on that? Everyone? Yes! Let's not argue about the name. WE're all in the same church, we all beleive in Christ and the Book of Mormon (presumably, I don't judge). Let's do what President Nelson asked in one of the last conferences and try to be peacemakers. ... *physically shoves myself away from joining the argument* 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Elantrian he/him Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 Just now, Thaidakar the Ghostblood said: Yes! Let's not argue about the name. WE're all in the same church, we all beleive in Christ and the Book of Mormon (presumably, I don't judge). Let's do what President Nelson asked in one of the last conferences and try to be peacemakers. ... *physically shoves myself away from joining the argument* 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Through The Living Glass she/her Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 2 hours ago, Cataclysm said: Respectfully, I don’t think we should be arguing about this. I have yet to meet a non-member who recognizes the name of the church. You are right that many people do know the name. But, where I live, in the southern United States, it would be hard to find someone who does. I also think we’re saying the exact same thing. The only difference being that when I mention the church there’s some form of a semicolon. I don’t mean to cause any form of drama so early into my shardhood. Thank you all for your kind welcomes so far. Fair enough. 1 hour ago, Ancient Elantrian said: Wow that escalated quickly. I like the Book of Mormon and Jesus. Can we agree on that? Everyone? Yes! JESUS and the BoM! Sounds good! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinSouls he/him Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 11 hours ago, Ancient Elantrian said: Wow that escalated quickly. I like the Book of Mormon and Jesus. Can we agree on that? Everyone? YeS 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason Wheeler Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 A friend of mine said a while back, "I used to be a high priest. Now I'm not. I used to be a home teacher. Now I'm not. I used to be a Mormon. Now I'm not. But I'm still faithful!" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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