In the debate with DebaterSlayer, Kazpur says the following:
The purpose of this one-on-one discussion is to expound on these recent policies, their applications and repercussions, and the role of the LDS church in public policy. She is struggling with some of these issues; I am not...
Geez, I'm out of it for a couple...years...and look who has a new friend with the initials "DS" to pal around with?
Just kiddin' Katz! Great to read your detailed, heartfelt answers again. I hope this debate goes on page after page!
Debater Slayer, I have yet to interact with you yet, but...
From Christian Evolutionist Tyler Franke:
I'll just restate that last bit with some extra emphasis: "What is so wrong with thinking that the same God who uses a natural process to send the rain upon the earth, would also use a natural process when he filled this planet with life?"
And...
I know I've been absent from RF for a long time, and even at my most active I wasn't here very often, but all of you are very close to my heart. Any time I have an announcement of anything important, I put it here.:yes:
This time, my MS in Psych is almost complete! I'm wrapping up my thesis...
It's come to my attention that the rule against proselytizing may be a little one-sided. That is, what's to be done with atheists who try to convince theists out of their theism? It's a curious situation, and I'm not sure how it needs to be handled. I'm concerned because I don't see a firm...
This is a touchy subject because of people's preconceptions of "gifted," but the bottom line is that gifted children have special needs. For one thing, they have emotional needs that are not met by normal socialization. Beleive it or not, most friendships form within the range of 10 IQ points...
This reminded me so much of how LDS are defended by thoughtful people on RF that I had to post it here. For the record, this is from the Mensa-LDS list; AG=Annual Gathering of Mensans; SIG=Special Interest Group of Mensans with a common interest. Colored dots are used at Mensa gatherings to...
I was shocked to find LDS members actually defending the Danites as protectors and sentinels rather than terrorists and murderers, so I've started this thread to explore the issue. Here's what I found in the LDS CES manual "Church History in the Fulness of Times," page 191:
"Also contributing...
Hebrew DNA found in American Indian populations in South America?
Just as George is preparing for his Book of Mormon research expedition to Peru and Bolivia, Scott R. Woodward, executive director of the Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation has announced that a DNA marker called "Cohen modal...
*** Mod Note: as requested, Halcyon & Deepshadow's exchange from the thread http://www.religiousforums.com/forum/religious-debates/65654-please-explain-how-joseph-smith-could.html have been copied here as the start for a one-on-one debate. ***
Joseph was in his twenties when he told those...
M-LDS is a new special interest group (SIG) among Mensans! Just got this announcement via email:
"If you are a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, you probably recognize D&C 93:36--"The glory of God is intelligence." Willing to share your experiences of being LDS and...
In another thread, someone asked why the Book of Mormon needed witnesses. I believe that God has established a law to that effect, based upon the following scriptures and historical details:
Deuteronomy 19:15 states that all important things must be established by two or three witnesses...
Hey there! When putting a debate arena in my brain-trainers website, I compiled a few nuggets of wisdom for internet debates that I will also share here. As always, YMMV
1) Don't tell someone why you believe as you do. Tell them why they should believe it. If someone doesn't believe in...
Hey, folks! My new brain-training business has spawned a website at Brain Trainers, where the most active component at the moment is our (nascent) forum! If any of you wish to discuss mental exercise for the sake of self-improvement, please drop in and join us!
DreGod brought this video up in another thread, not knowing he wasn't allowed by the Same Faith rules. I'm bringing it here because I think I needs to be addressed. Here's a few things to get the ball rolling.
First, at 4:38, the narrator states that the Nephites found the lands uninhabited...