Re: [ZION] Catholics Mormons unite

2003-11-02 Thread Chet Cox
On Sat, 1 Nov 2003 17:45:22 -0700 George Cobabe [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thought you might like to read a short paper I wrote which may have some application to the question. George [Nothing by George follows.] Wow! That WAS a short paper! *jeep! --Chet PS: The actual paper

Re: [ZION] I wanna break the charter too

2003-10-27 Thread Chet Cox
This idea is SO wonderful that I think we'll try to save up to go to SLC for the next conference (or maybe for October's). This would be a great photo opportunity for any paper, and I would hope someone would print a photo of one of these hate mongers when they're crushing and kicking the

Re: [ZION] THE AMERICAN RELIGION by Harold Bloom

2003-10-27 Thread Chet Cox
My feelings about the Principle and its semi-repeal (it's only sort of repealed) is that if it DOES return before The Millenial, it will be because the Lord says to renew it. If it doesn't return, it will because the Lord says not to. It will have nothing to do with the church's political power

Re: [ZION] hi

2003-10-23 Thread Chet Cox
On Thu, 23 Oct 2003 19:47:09 -0500 John A. English, n/OEF [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hello folks, seems rather quiet out there. SHH!! --We're hunting wabbits! *jeep! --Chet Start by doing what's necessary, then what's possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.

Re: [ZION] What did the Buddist monk ..

2003-10-14 Thread Chet Cox
... could it be ... is your real name, perhaps, Tehc Peej! Noj - Original Message - From: Chet Cox [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 13, 2003 8:46 AM Subject: Re: [ZION] What did the Buddist monk .. Ouch! The traffic is getting so slow

Re: [ZION] What did the Buddist monk ..

2003-10-13 Thread Chet Cox
Ouch! The traffic is getting so slow around here that Jon is reduced to using jokes that even *Lois Clark* recycled. (Or was that a Byrned issue of Superman?) Oops - pardon me. That was Jon's Bizarro twin: Noj. *jeep! --Chet Start by doing what's necessary, then what's possible, and

Re: [ZION] Forgiveness of Serious Sins by Individual Members

2003-10-12 Thread Chet Cox
Maybe. Or it may be that I can forgive Cal Worthinginton for cheating me when he sold me a broken-down car. I do NOT have to ever buy a car from Cal Worthington again. Similarly, a woman can forgive someone who abused her. (I don't know how they can, I only know that they must for their own

Re: [ZION] Where have all the Mormon feminists gone?

2003-10-05 Thread Chet Cox
The quick and easy answer to the subject question is: they (including feminists such as Gordon B. Hinckley) are still faithful members of the Church. The controversial answer is: just what is meant by the term feminist? Its original meaning was one who sought equal rights, blessings, and

Re: [ZION] Did you hear about ...

2003-10-05 Thread Chet Cox
Yep. He was obviously a first cousin of the agnostic dyslexic insomniac. On Sun, 5 Oct 2003 00:29:24 -0400 Jon Spencer [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Did you hear about the dyslexic devil worshiper? He sold his soul to Santa. Noj

[ZION] For Stacy other diabetics (wuz: Thought for the day

2003-09-30 Thread Chet Cox
Stacy (don't anyone else look, y'hear?) asked where to find more diabetic products. Well if you believe the deputy sheriff from Brigham City, a place called Liberty will deliever diabetic supplies right to your door. For the rest of us, it's one of the first things I do when we move to a new

Re: [ZION] Confusion in Gospel Doctrine Class

2003-09-09 Thread Chet Cox
Since Joseph noted that Paul had been mistranslated -- what Paul (not Paul Osborne) actually advised was that it wasn't correct for women to RULE in church. If you read the rest of Paul's letter, it's pretty obvious that men shouldn't RULE in church either. *jeep! --Chet Start by doing

[ZION] Temple worthiness (was: Gnostic secrets and Gospel truths

2003-08-19 Thread Chet Cox
On Tue, 19 Aug 2003 02:04:57 + Jim Cobabe [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: An intriguing question -- if we enter the temple unworthily, how is our presence there different from interlopers who intrude there? --- Jim Cobabe It is an intriguing question, and one which came up in a temple

Re: [ZION] Saints or Sinners?

2003-08-16 Thread Chet Cox
He's speaking of affordability. Right now, he has no medical plan -- which is one big reason for the day job that he hopes will become full time Real Soon Now. There's a lot of people in that boat nowadays. If it weren't for my VA benefits, I would be too. *jeep! --Chet On Sat, 16 Aug 2003

Re: [ZION] MormonThinkers [was Kicked Off the FAIR List]

2003-08-14 Thread Chet Cox
On Wed, 13 Aug 2003 14:57:23 GMT Larry Jackson [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This is news to me. Never heard of a list called MormonThinkers. Neither have I. Though I could think of a list or two which could be called MormonStinkers. *jeep! --Chet Start by doing what's necessary, then

Re: [ZION] Caral, Peru 2627 B.C.

2003-08-14 Thread Chet Cox
Could mean that this is where all our principals came from. Our principal was Seminole. *jeep! --Chet Ronn! Blankenship wrote: Probably due to the statement in the introduction to the BoM which states that they are the principal ancestors . . . So Kent wondered: So does that mean

[ZION] Miracles (was: Mars

2003-08-01 Thread Chet Cox
Continuing the line of discussion that George nicely began: Classic miracles, in my bumble opinion, are less impressive to the 21st century human. There was a hilarious re-telling of a 1960 comic story (the JLA origin, if anyone's interested) in which one of the main characters, a Martian, finds

[ZION] At-one-ment

2003-07-20 Thread Chet Cox
There are many things wrong in my life - in all our lives - right now. There is enough hardship going around for me to believe that no one who is striving to choose the right is having an easy time of it. And there are times when I come close to despair. And then I get reminded by a wonderful

Re: [ZION] Magazine Subscriptions

2003-07-17 Thread Chet Cox
*Alter-Ego* was the fanzine which created comics fandom, back in 1960. There had been a few 'zines before -- one as far back as the 1930s -- but Dr. Jerry Bails Roy Thomas (mainly Jerry) really got the ball rolling with A/E. Jerry Roy were instrumental in the revival of the Justice Society

Re: [ZION] Is Laughter a Sin?

2003-07-15 Thread Chet Cox
Yup. Which is a lot of what the Gospel seems to be about, it seems to me. Which is (our self-improvement) secondary to our acceptance (not necessarily our understanding) of the Atonement. After all, perfecting the Saints is one of our goals (and that includes perfecting ourselves), along with

Re: [ZION] Is Laughter a Sin?

2003-07-14 Thread Chet Cox
Nope. Note that the scriptures reference loud laughter and a light mind. J. Golden Kimball, Brigham Young, Joseph Smith, Gordon B. Hinckley, and many other general authorities have not only used humour, but spoken of the therapeutic value of laughter. Loud, raucious laughter (of the type which

[ZION] The Condemnation (was: Samoa Temple)

2003-07-13 Thread Chet Cox
We've had this discussion before (whether the church was, collectively, still under condemnation for not taking the Book of Mormon more seriously) and I think the consensus was - since the condemnation was VERY public'ly mentioned each time it was mentioned by a prophet - that we'd certainly hear

Re: [ZION] Diabetes (was: Re: hand shakes)

2003-06-25 Thread Chet Cox
Stacy and Scott: You might check out http://www.mendosa.com/index.html for Rick Mendoza's excellent (beats even ADA's) updates on the world of diabetes. What meter is best for me might not be best for you, and vice versa. Rick has a HUGE group of comparisons. I preferred the painful and slow

[ZION] National Perspirer headline! (Was: hand shakes

2003-06-25 Thread Chet Cox
Reminds me of the spoof National Enquirer front page: BOY TRAPPED IN REFRIGERATOR EATS OWN FOOT! *jeep! --Chet On Thu, 26 Jun 2003 00:53:48 -0400 Scott McGee [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Sorry, I forgot that the list strips attachments. Load this URL to see the picture:

Re: [ZION] hand shakes

2003-06-23 Thread Chet Cox
Do you have any idea how often we were reminded to wash our hands? And to keep breath mints handy, for when we worked at the veil? I started carrying my antiseptic spray (used normally for cleaning before glucose testing) or wipes. You'll usually notice a fresh soapy smell (or a minty odor)

Re: [ZION] hand shakes

2003-06-23 Thread Chet Cox
Not too complicated. Before glucose testing, I spray the area I'm going to puncture with the antiseptic. With my current glucose meter, I can use my forearm rather than my fingers. Finger-sticking hurts! *jeep! --Chet On Mon, 23 Jun 2003 18:11:56 -0700 Stacy Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

Re: [ZION] hand shakes

2003-06-21 Thread Chet Cox
Y'know, this thread wouldn't have been half as fun if we hadn't watched *Monk* last night. g *jeep! --Chet Start by doing what's necessary, then what's possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible. The best thing to

[ZION] Linux Help

2003-06-19 Thread Chet Cox
We have a reactivated brother who is having difficulties with Redhat Linux. He says it's the basics (upgrading and uploading). I remember John leading a good and informative Linux discussion over a year ago. Is there anyone left who might be able to help this good buddy out? *jeep! --Chet

Re: [ZION] Constitutional Losses

2003-06-05 Thread Chet Cox
On Tue, 27 May 2003 23:00:24 -0400 Jon Spencer [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I, on the other hand, while watching the situation very carefully, have not yet asked for a Prozac prescription. While I do not trust the government, neither do I assume evil intent. Indeed. Never ascribe evil