Re: [ZION] War against all of Islam

2002-11-09 Thread Paul Osborne
Muhammad Karim, ex-Muslim and Christian. He only disapproves of the way that modern Israel as a nation came into existence. He doesn't count. Paul O [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only

Re: [ZION] Social Mormons (was: Liberal dems unveil...)

2002-11-12 Thread Paul Osborne
That is not what it says. It says, Eat meat sparingly and they should not be used only in times of winter or hunger. To me that clearly means that we should not limit our use of these things to winter or hunger. But that we are to eat meat sparingly at all times. I don't eat meat with

Re: [ZION] One party rule?

2002-11-12 Thread Paul Osborne
What I read into Elder Jensen's article is if the Democratic party isn't what we want it to be, then perhaps if enough of us were to switch over to it, we could change it for the better. We'd kick the socialists out of it and into the Green Party (or other socialist party of one's choice), and

Re: [ZION] One Party Rule?

2002-11-12 Thread Paul Osborne
Thinking back, I don't recall the last time I was even at a grocery store or any other kind of store on a Sunday. I've snuck out a few times over the years and it makes me feel guilty. But, when I've gone shopping after midnight (Monday morning) my conscience is as clear as can be. What do you

Re: [ZION] One party rule?

2002-11-12 Thread Paul Osborne
I've been thinking of becoming a Democrat. I can't see a nickle's worth of difference between Democrats and Republicans except in their rhetoric. They both vote the same wrong way on the issues that matter to me. And since I never vote for the candidate of either party, why not be a

Re: [ZION] One party rule?

2002-11-12 Thread Paul Osborne
Irwin wrote, A strong federal government is a must in order to protect the rights of the minority. I agree, just so long as they don't step on my right while in the process of protecting others. ;-) Paul O [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [ZION] Social Mormons (was: Liberal dems unveil...)

2002-11-12 Thread Paul Osborne
Marc wrote: Many people assume it means no caffeine, but if that were the case a good portion of OTC drugs that we take would be verboten. Is decaff okay? No. Clearly we're not to drink coffee or (green/black) tea. That's what it means, not no caffeine. We tend to get bogged down in unimportant

Re: [ZION] China

2002-11-12 Thread Paul Osborne
Who cares? At the time, Red China didn't have any power. They couldn't have fought us without losing gazillions of people. They were fighting with clubs and pitchforks Actually, the Chinese are not much of a world force even today in my opinion. Not to offend anyone but their technology is

Re: [ZION] Hypocrisy

2002-11-12 Thread Paul Osborne
Jim wrote Hypocrisy is a troubling concept for me. I often reflect on the rights and wrongs of my life, and find that I have generally fallen far short of the ideals and correct principles I claim to embrace. In short, I am a hypocrite. I read your letter and appreciate your sentiments. I

Re: Re: [ZION] One party rule?

2002-11-13 Thread Paul Osborne
In my opinion the more parties the better. Stacy. I agree. . .party on, dude!! Yeahh! Let's all have a party!! :-))) Paul O [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95 per month! Visit

Re: [ZION] China

2002-11-13 Thread Paul Osborne
Their military equipment is also built to a much different quality requirement than their commercial stuff - just like ours. They do have the technical know-how to build electronic equipment correctly - they just don't waste it on commercial stuff. I can't argue with this because I don't know. I

Re: [ZION] When does the Sabbath end?

2002-11-13 Thread Paul Osborne
If I was a Jew, the Sabbath would be from sundown to sundown. But I'm not a Jew, at least not culturally or religiously. So as soon as the clock strikes midnight, the Sabbath is over. I feel the same way you do, Paul. Hip hip hurray! Someone agrees with me on this one! I honestly feel that

Re: [ZION] caffeine

2002-11-13 Thread Paul Osborne
At *very* occasional times, on long distance trips, I've taken caffeine pills to keep me up. Me too. It's better than winding up on the side of the road. Personally I think if I didn't live the WoW I'd try a glass of white wine every now and then. Me too. But the benefits of living the WoW

Re: [ZION] One party rule?

2002-11-13 Thread Paul Osborne
The United Order was voluntary, socialism isn't. That is a pretty big difference in my book. Of course your right, John. Why didn't I think of that? Paul O [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today

Re: [ZION] A Whirlwind Trip South

2002-11-13 Thread Paul Osborne
I thank you from the most heartfelt depths of my heart for the hospitality you have offered me. I can tell that this trip, which might have been a big chore, is going to turn out to be one of the highlights of my personal history. I am really pumped. I'm so excited for John! You'll have fun

Re: [ZION] Truman the Villain

2002-11-13 Thread Paul Osborne
If it isn't, then it is a traitor and betrayer. Which just about sums up what I feel about Truman. He betrayed our armed forced, and deserves to be remembered as one of the blackest villains of our national history. I wonder if his temple ordinances have been performed yet? Hmmm. ;-)

Re: [ZION] one party rule?

2002-11-13 Thread Paul Osborne
Gary said: women reproductive issues - I can't use the real term because it is against charter, Yeah but we knew what you meant. ;-) Paul O [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95 per month!

Re: [ZION] Coffee beans

2002-11-14 Thread Paul Osborne
The doctor told him he could either pay a dollar per caffeine pill or drink a cup of coffee every day. So at breakfast, he would say it was time to take his medicine, then drink a cup of coffee. Since it was prescribed, it wasn't breaking the WoW. Cool story. I agree. What's the name of the

Re: [ZION] Truman the Villain

2002-11-15 Thread Paul Osborne
JWR confessed: I've got to stop this. It's killing me. It would be a good idea to take a political break. It kills me too. I just can't handle too much of it. Paul O [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access

Re: [ZION] Coffee, Tea or Eternity

2002-11-17 Thread Paul Osborne
There are lots of silly apostateisms that creep into our religion. One is you can't drink any caffeinated beverages. Another is that you have to pass the Sacrament tray with your right hand. Some claim that you can't do anything that might be considered physical exercise on Sunday (like taking

Re: [ZION] Happy Sabbath

2002-11-17 Thread Paul Osborne
Show your Savior how much you love Him! I was thinking today of how awful it must have been for Jesus to have sweat blood from his brows. His face sweat as it were great drops of blood falling to the ground and his anxiety levels were off the scale. The burden was so heavy upon him that he

Re: [ZION] Coffee, Tea or Eternity

2002-11-17 Thread Paul Osborne
President Hinckley, twice, say on national television that we do not drink soda with caffeine, I heard it too, but he is not speaking for me or my house. I have no problem with cokes. Everyone must make their own choice and go with it. Paul O [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [ZION] In the World

2002-11-18 Thread Paul Osborne
It is possible to live in the world and not partake of the sins of the world. Ezra Taft Benson--Apr 1991 First Presidency Message Keys to Successful Member-Missionary Work No. It is not possible for any of us. We are all sinners. Paul O [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [ZION] Coffee, Tea or Eternity

2002-11-18 Thread Paul Osborne
Well, he'll be at our place Thursday evening for dinner. I think all we have in the house is orange juice, cocoa and ginger ale. I'll have to go to SuperStore and get some real Jamaican ginger beer for them -- that stuff's almost flammable (totally alcohol free -- flammable in the spicy sense).

Re: [ZION] Something Else To Ponder

2002-11-19 Thread Paul Osborne
do we rely on medicine instead of priesthood blessings and our Heavenly Father too much? The Lord gave mankind the power to invent and find ways to help us with our problems outside the bounds of prayers and blessings. Millions of people who don't believe in prayer and blessings are reaping the

Re: [ZION] Something Else To Ponder

2002-11-20 Thread Paul Osborne
On Wed, 20 Nov 2002 10:55:36 -0600 Sandy and Melinda Rabinowitz I want to agree with you totally, but I can relate to what Stacy is speaking of. For while I try not to think about sin, every so often I trip upon it--sometimes in much the same way that someone might step on a land mine.

Re: [ZION] Coffee, tea or eternity?

2002-11-21 Thread Paul Osborne
Gary wisely wrote: Why do so many members not drink caffeine drinks? Because the Spirit has guided them to that decision. It becomes personally binding on them, but not on others who are not prepared. I agree. slurp ;-) Paul O [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [ZION] No Redelfs Citings?

2002-11-21 Thread Paul Osborne
Marx brothers, I think, before veering to the west. Ha ha ha ah .Good one! Paul O [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95 per month! Visit www.juno.com

Re: [ZION] Something else to ponder

2002-11-22 Thread Paul Osborne
Jim, I just read your post to my wife and she told me to tell you that you are her hero and she has a crush on you now! She studies mental illness very seriously. What an excellent post! Paul O On Thu, 21 Nov 2002 18:58:46 + Jim Cobabe [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My regular diatribe on

Re: [ZION] Something else to ponder

2002-11-22 Thread Paul Osborne
It was brought up in a larger discussion about the number of people in the ward suffering from depression, and the church's change to being more supportive of people using drugs to overcome it. Yep. I'm a big goof and shoot my mouth off all the time and tell people about my problems to members

Re: [ZION] Something else to ponder

2002-11-22 Thread Paul Osborne
My first observation still stands. :Even though we feel we need some of these chemicals, does it limit personal revelation? I wasn't trying to ridicule, only trying to figure out whether or not these things would limit our ability to get personal revelation. Personal revelation without

Re: [ZION] Coffee, tea or eternity?

2002-11-22 Thread Paul Osborne
I have endeavored to eat raw vegetables but find they really don't agree with me. What am I supposed to do if my family absolutely insists I eat them? It is questions of this nature that trouble me. Get a vegetable steamer and lightly steam them. Steamed vegetables are totally yummy! Use a

Re: [ZION] Science dissonance

2002-11-23 Thread Paul Osborne
Apparently, I have been telling my body to convert whatever muscle mass is left into fat and to migrate it to the vicinity of my belt. I must be doing this while I am asleep, or perhaps while I stuff much needed carbohydrates into my mouth. That's what happened to me because I'm having an

Re: [ZION] No Redelfs Citings

2002-11-23 Thread Paul Osborne
Marc Well, get your butt up here to God's country, and we'll see what we can arrange! I will someday, hopefully. Do you serve Coca Cola up there? Paul O [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only

Re: [ZION] No Redelfs Citings

2002-11-23 Thread Paul Osborne
If you want, although we're not big pop drinkers (just the occasional ginger ale, or boutique drinks like ginger beer or sarsparilla or that sort of thing). Mountain Dew is caffeine-free here, incidentally (because it's considered a psychoactive/medical ingredient, so our laws say the fact that

Re: [ZION] Can Anyone Become A Fully Qualified Member In Good Standing After (NO

2002-11-25 Thread Paul Osborne
On Mon, 25 Nov 2002 08:12:26 -0800 (PST) [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My understanding is that there is no policy. I had always thought that God would forgive that individual for past transactions providing he/she goes through the process of rependence. Isn't that what the Gospel is all

Re: [ZION] Can Anyone Become A Fully Qualified Member In Good Standing After H

2002-11-25 Thread Paul Osborne
Jim It is a complicated world we live in. Indeed it is. It wasn't too long ago that a young person could commit murder here in Dallas and walk the streets on parole in a few years. Really. If a person is caught with LSD (acid) doing it on their own time-- they spent more time in jail then those

Re: [ZION] Paul's dad

2002-11-26 Thread Paul Osborne
Thanks, Gary. I'm trying to work through a lot of negative energy that seems to surround me these days. Ever since 9-11 I have really taken a beating as the events of that disaster have effected me very much and have seriously hurt my Psyche. I have not been back to the temple since that terrible

Re: [ZION] Fundis

2002-11-26 Thread Paul Osborne
Actually, all I was trying to ask in a general way was: Should Fundamentalist Baptists be telling anyone how to run their lives? Again, absolutely not! The Baptists need to forsake their apostate religion, quit telling people what to do, and come to Mormonism. It is the only way. I was

Re: [ZION] A McGee Vacation summary

2002-11-26 Thread Paul Osborne
Scott Anyway, for any of you considering a trip to Hawaii, I highly recommend it. I can give you some ideas for Maui if you are headed that way too. (Just let me know, I'll be glad to go on and on about it if you want!) Totally cool and you're a lucky guy! I'm sure if I got to do all that fun

Re: [ZION] Paul's dad

2002-11-26 Thread Paul Osborne
Paul - Don't you think that it is about time to return to the House of the Lord? I do believe that your outlook on life and the blessings you receive will improve/increase. I agree. I'll get back to it sooner or later. Probably a little later than sooner. In the mean time... Paul O [EMAIL

Re: [ZION] A McGee Vacation summary

2002-11-26 Thread Paul Osborne
I've got a great idea! The Democrats are scrounging around for an issue that they could win with. How about suggesting that you would vote for Gore if he promised an entitlement for everyone to get a free trip to Hawaii is your income is less the $200K, to be paid for by all those who make more

Re: [ZION] Belated report of John's trip

2002-11-26 Thread Paul Osborne
For those who haven't met John Redelfs but have been on the list for some years, you would recognize him if you met him. He is very much the person in the flesh as I have come to understand him via email. Yeah, I agree. Paul O [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [ZION] Can Anyone Become A Fully Qualified Member In Good Standing Afte

2002-11-26 Thread Paul Osborne
If I tried to make this public what could happen to me? Is this considered gossip? and heresay? I don't know about your situation but if I was close to someone whom I was pretty sure had committed a serious sin and was not repenting I would probably let the bishop know about it and leave it in

Re: [ZION] A McGee Vacation summary

2002-11-27 Thread Paul Osborne
Fair? Who ever said life would be fair? Whoever they were, they lied! Life is never fair. You want to trade? You get a week in Hawaii, an upcoming layoff that may effect you, most of your children living hundreds of miles away and their mother teaching them by example that all that you taught them

Re: [ZION] Can Anyone Become A Fully Qualified Member In Good Standing

2002-11-27 Thread Paul Osborne
Larry talking about XXX The Church will, however, see that he is never given a calling or position of responsibility involving the youth or the children in the ward. And for good reason. First, it protects children from possible harm. Second it relieves further burden of the former perpetrator

Re: [ZION] Paul's Dad

2002-11-29 Thread Paul Osborne
On Wed, 27 Nov 2002 20:08:46 -0600 Gary Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I find that the thing that brings me the greatest peace during this time of troubles and uncertainty is being in the temple. I can leave all the terrorists, unemployment, recession, Democrats, and all the other

Re: [ZION] Paul's dad

2002-11-29 Thread Paul Osborne
Did I read this correctly? Did you say that denying yourself the blessings of the temple IS the way to face problems? Inquiring minds You guys are putting me on a guilt trip. :-( eeesh Paul O [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sign

Re: [ZION] Toiletese (was Coffee, Tea, or Eternity)

2002-11-29 Thread Paul Osborne
LOL!! Ha ha ha ha haha ahhaa h On Wed, 27 Nov 2002 21:20:25 -0600 Gary Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: A sage plumber I once visited at his throne on a high pile, er, mountain of, er, uh, well anyway he told me that there are two secrets to plumbing: The good water comes up, and

Re: [ZION] Toiletese (was Coffee, Tea, or Eternity)

2002-11-29 Thread Paul Osborne
A sage plumber I once visited at his throne on a high pile, er, mountain of, er, uh, well anyway he told me that there are two secrets to plumbing: The good water comes up, and the dirty water goes down the hole. Most people only mix these cardinal rules up once at most. (unless you are

Re: [ZION] Turkey Mood

2002-11-29 Thread Paul Osborne
I'm planning to have for lunch a turkey and cheese sandwich with milk and a banana for desert whenever I have the need to be sharp in the evening. We went out to eat on Thanksgiving. No extra turkey here. Paul O [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [ZION] True Christians

2002-11-30 Thread Paul Osborne
I agree with JWR in so much as a true Christian must be a baptized member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and have a testimony given by the Holy Ghost. Paul O [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet

Re: [ZION] Paul's Dad

2002-11-30 Thread Paul Osborne
Jon Don't you follow the prophet's counsel? He said that every member should always have a valid temple recommend, whether or not they can get to the temple. Tsk, tsk! :-) No, I don't always follow the prophet's counsel and neither do I always do what the Lord expects of me. I have my ups and

Re: [ZION] LDS Writer Expects to Be Excommunicated

2002-12-03 Thread Paul Osborne
If the Book of Mormon is not historical, then the Church is false, and Joseph Smith was no prophet. Knowing this, Satan and his mortal followers make their most sophisticated attacks upon mankind by attacking the historicity of the Book of Mormon. Further more, according to my testimony IF

Re: [ZION] Tom Murphy's Statement (was Re: LDS Writer Expects to Be Excommunica

2002-12-04 Thread Paul Osborne
Tom Fundamentally the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is a kingdom. Tom, you slipped. Please remember to make the D small. Otherwise--great post! And Gary, if you don't fix the big D on your website I'm going to scream and then tell your bishop! :-o Paul O [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [ZION] True Christians

2002-12-05 Thread Paul Osborne
There can be no real and true Christianity, even with good works, unless we are deeply and personally committed to the reality of Jesus Christ as the Only Begotten Son of the Father, who bought us, who purchased us in the great act of atonement. Spencer W. Kimball, “The Savior—The Center of Our

Re: [ZION] True Christians

2002-12-05 Thread Paul Osborne
I look at it this way: There are two kinds of Christians; those who have the fullness and those who don't. Celestial Christians = Latter-day Saints Terrestrial Christians = Baptists, Catholics, and the rest In this way we can believe our General Authorities when they refer to other churches as

Re: [ZION] Are any of you having problems?

2002-12-09 Thread Paul Osborne
As per above thread line: Yeah, I am. I damaged both of my wrists removing several nuts off of 7/8 bolts and it is very hard and painful for me to type and to hold a mouse. I'm learning that my body can't do what it use to do. Paul O [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [ZION] Are any of you having problems?

2002-12-09 Thread Paul Osborne
On Mon, 9 Dec 2002 14:28:51 + Chet [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Ouch, Paul! Here's hoping and praying for no permanent damage (at our ages, those joints just don't snap back) and a swift recovery. In this day of electronic information, our typing skills are paramount. I went to

Re: [ZION] Are any of you having problems?

2002-12-09 Thread Paul Osborne
On Mon, 09 Dec 2002 11:29:52 -0400 Scott McGee [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yes, really! Back on Nov. 11 I fell going down my front steps, bouncing my tail bone off the bottom step and the cement, and am still having pain from it! It is so bad I can't even ride the motorcycle I got the week

Re: [ZION] Animal sacrifice

2002-12-12 Thread Paul Osborne
On Wed, 11 Dec 2002 15:42:17 -0600 Gary Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Actually, there are many Levites that have established their genealogies without a patriarchal blessing. Jews today are still rather diligent in ensuring their descendancy. Do you mean Jews who are Levites in the

Re: [ZION] Jabberwocky

2002-12-13 Thread Paul Osborne
What does the following title mean? CLU, ChFC Paul O [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95 per month! Visit www.juno.com

Re: [ZION] Subject to natural law

2002-12-18 Thread Paul Osborne
God does what his Father did before him... Paul O [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95 per month! Visit www.juno.com

Re: [ZION] Subject to natural law

2002-12-19 Thread Paul Osborne
Redelfs' Commentary: God became God by obedience to pre-existing, coeternal law. And if we are to become Gods we must follow the same path that he took. The idea that God made up the laws by which he became God is a Protestant idea. It is not the gospel. Amen! I can see that John has it

Re: [ZION] Curiosity About Alma 1:21

2002-12-19 Thread Paul Osborne
Amen! John, you and I see this thing eye to eye and agree. Isn't it great? ;-) Paul O On Wed, 18 Dec 2002 23:27:04 -0900 John W. Redelfs [EMAIL PROTECTED] God cannot sin. If he did, he would cease to be God. He cannot create something out of nothing. He cannot annihilate something in

Re: [ZION] the end from the beginning

2002-12-20 Thread Paul Osborne
There was no beginning and there will be no end, there was no first Father and there will never be a last Father Notive how I left out the period at the end of the above sentence? grin Paul O [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sign Up for Juno

Re: [ZION] Nature of God

2002-12-20 Thread Paul Osborne
I tend to go with the odds and believe that He was not likely a Savior like Jesus A safe bet. You win. Paul O [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95 per month! Visit www.juno.com

Re: [ZION] Curiosity About Alma 1:21

2002-12-20 Thread Paul Osborne
I'm glad to hear that George. Keep it up. :-) Paul O On Thu, 19 Dec 2002 16:26:42 -0700 George Cobabe [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: geez Paul - and I was beginning to have such confidence in your doctrinal judgment. George - Original Message - From: Paul Osborne [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [ZION] Worship Christ

2002-12-20 Thread Paul Osborne
Interesting -- I think you might have me there, at least partially, as I was unaware of the GBH quote. I suppose I should have defined the term more tightly and say that we don't *pray* to Jesus Christ. Right. I can go along with this, Marc. However, you might recall that I said earlier that

Re: [ZION] Worship Christ

2002-12-20 Thread Paul Osborne
First Presidency Message A Testimony of the Son of God Ensign, December 2002 By President Gordon B. Hinckley We honor Him, we worship Him, we love Him as our Redeemer, the great Jehovah of the Old Testament, the Messiah of the New Testament. The entire thrust of the testimony of the Book of

Re: [ZION] Worship Christ

2002-12-20 Thread Paul Osborne
. Because God the Father is in fact the only authorized object of our worship. We can love, respect,hold in high esteem and appreciation the Son, our redeemer, but we worship only the Father. George - Original Message - From: Paul Osborne [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [ZION] Worship Christ

2002-12-20 Thread Paul Osborne
I confess your quotes regarding worshiping Christ are troubling with regard to his verse. How do you reconcile the two? I've got to go to bed now. I'm absolutely exhausted and sick too, again. I'll just say that the difference between the three members of the Godhead boils down to one fact, and

Re: [ZION] Worship Christ

2002-12-20 Thread Paul Osborne
Stephen E. Robinson, “Are Mormons Christians?” New Era, May 1998, 41 “Both the Book of Mormon as scripture and Joseph Smith as a prophet bear witness to Jesus Christ as Savior. The Doctrine and Covenants and Pearl of Great Price bear that same great witness, as do all of the modern prophets and

Re: [ZION] Worship Christ

2002-12-20 Thread Paul Osborne
Bernard P. Brockbank, “The Living Christ,” Ensign, May 1977, 26 “The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints worships a God and a Jesus Christ with bodies, with parts, and with passions. Paul O [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sign Up for

[ZION] the end

2002-12-21 Thread Paul Osborne
John, What is the final day or hour when posts can be posted on the Zion list? Paul O [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95 per month! Visit www.juno.com

Re: [ZION] Worship Christ

2002-12-21 Thread Paul Osborne
Also, if I recall correctly, didn't the Nephites worship Christ only to a point, after which he told them to worship the Father? The Nephites worshipped Christ because he was the ETERNAL GOD and they loved him with all their hearts. It is true that the mortal Jesus taught the Jews how to pray to

Re: [ZION] Worship Christ

2002-12-21 Thread Paul Osborne
Marc I certainly wouldn't object to that. You my friend, are indeed a Christian. :-) Paul O [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95 per month! Visit www.juno.com

Re: [ZION] Subject to natural law

2002-12-21 Thread Paul Osborne
Then, my friend, what is meant by the term eternal progression? Are we being lied to? Jon No, we are not being lied to. You just don't understand what eternal progression is, Jon. It is a state of never ending progress as worlds come and go. The size of heavenly Father's kingdom grows with

Re: [ZION] You're back!

2003-01-22 Thread Paul Osborne
Last Sunday I knew we would have great talks in sacrament because Elder Gibbons and his wife were speaking. He is an Area Authority that lives in my ward and I have known him for over 15 years and my wife much longer. What was strange was he got up and said that he was going to participate in a

Re: [ZION] Important Questions

2003-01-23 Thread Paul Osborne
Gee-wizz, John. I thought we weren't suppose to talk about Iraq? Remember the last flame war we had? Well, since we are about to go at it again I will only make one little itty bitty comment which is that I hope we bomb the hell out Iraq and roll our tanks right into the palaces of that madman in

Re: [ZION] lost and found

2003-06-06 Thread Paul Osborne
The MS number is less likely to give a direct link to the owner. however, if it is not a big name brand computer, then MS could probably tell you who the manufacturer is, if you can find anyone at MS to speak to. Jon - Original Message - From: Paul Osborne [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [ZION] God's love

2003-05-30 Thread Paul Osborne
Some on the list have mentioned in the past that God does not love sinners, and tried to use recent statements on unconditional love to prove their point. I'd like to quote Elder Neal Maxwell, perhaps the current scriptural scholar among the apostles, and definitely the

Re: [ZION] God's love

2003-06-02 Thread Paul Osborne
Right on Gary. That was a bull'seye. Paul O On Sat, 31 May 2003 19:45:24 -0500 Gerald Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I believe they are discussing different ideas, but arriving at the same conclusions overall. Elder Nelson is trying to refute the idea of God unconditionally accepting

Re: [ZION] God's love

2003-06-03 Thread Paul Osborne
On Mon, 2 Jun 2003 18:59:49 -0400 Jon Spencer [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Paul Osborne wrote: Anyway, God loves me, and that's final. And I love you too, Paul. That makes two! Noj Thanks. It's always nice to hear that and especially my Zion friends. :-) Paul O [EMAIL PROTECTED

[ZION] lost and found

2003-06-04 Thread Paul Osborne
Zion might know. I found a lap top computer. It has no name or identification. Is there a way to track down the owner with the product code number? If so, how do I so it? Paul O [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Re: [ZION] lost and found

2003-06-07 Thread Paul Osborne
of sunshine too. Oh, it's Church tomorrow. Hmmm, I better not skip again, at least for a while. :-) thinking out loud Paul O On Sat, 07 Jun 2003 16:24:05 -0400 Scott McGee [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Paul, The least you could do is tell us _HOW_ you found the owner! Scott Paul Osborne wrote

Re: [ZION] lost and found

2003-06-10 Thread Paul Osborne
On Tue, 10 Jun 2003 05:06:21 -0700 Stacy Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What's the weather like over there? In the 90's? Hope so. Actually we have had a real mild spring and are starting out mild this summer. Mostly upper 80's and low 90's. I think we only have been in the high 90's a few

Re: [ZION] Blood Atonement

2003-06-18 Thread Paul Osborne
John, I don't know the answers to these questions. All I can say is we need to accept the ever changing world of Mormonism. Things will change in both the Church and Mormon culture and we are not given explanations as to why. We just follow. Paul O On Wed, 18 Jun 2003 17:37:01 + John W.

Re: [ZION] Danites

2003-06-19 Thread Paul Osborne
Grampa, What an excellent response! A very safe one too. :-) Paul O On Thu, 19 Jun 2003 10:50:24 -0700 Grampa Bill in Savannah [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Paul Osborne wrote: Do you think that Joseph Smith and his assistants were wasting their time when they created the Egyptian

Re: [ZION] Royal Families

2003-06-19 Thread Paul Osborne
is the opinion of the group? I'd find your comments interesting as well as educational. As I said, I have some rather strong feelings on this, but I thought that I'd ask this august group. Thx Cheers Tom Hmmm. First of all, ain't no one gonna rule over me (Paul Osborne the Great

Re: [ZION] hand shakes

2003-06-20 Thread Paul Osborne
On Fri, 20 Jun 2003 16:51:03 -0400 Maj Tom Merrill [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The First Presidency and the Twelve probably shake hundreds of hands each week and, even at their advanced ages, no ill effects. I think we're probably safe. Tom Well, I'm not a prophet and I ain't ever

Re: [ZION] hand shakes

2003-06-20 Thread Paul Osborne
On Fri, 20 Jun 2003 12:29:45 -0500 Ronn! Blankenship [EMAIL PROTECTED] Paul, maybe you should consider carrying around one of those big squirt bottle of that anti-bacterial hand gel and use it every time immediately after you shake someone's hand . . . and hope you never get called as

Re: [ZION] hand shakes

2003-06-21 Thread Paul Osborne
On Sat, 21 Jun 2003 04:05:08 + Jim Cobabe [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My hand shakes a lot too. Whadda ya think we oughta do about it? Stop spreading your nasty germs, Jimmyboy. ;-)) Did you know that I actually packed two cans of lysol spray on my mission to London England!? No

Re: [ZION] hand shakes

2003-06-21 Thread Paul Osborne
On Sat, 21 Jun 2003 05:45:39 -0500 Ronn! Blankenship [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: At 04:45 AM 6/21/03 -0500, Paul Osborne wrote: On Sat, 21 Jun 2003 04:05:08 + Jim Cobabe [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My hand shakes a lot too. Whadda ya think we oughta do about it? Stop

Re: [ZION] hand shakes

2003-06-21 Thread Paul Osborne
On Sat, 21 Jun 2003 10:06:02 -0600 Steven Montgomery [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You ought to be even more grateful then that the mid-eastern tradition of greeting is not followed then. Why? What do they do? Paul O [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [ZION] hand shakes

2003-06-21 Thread Paul Osborne
On Sat, 21 Jun 2003 11:12:56 -0600 Steven Montgomery [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The Holy (Or, I suppose unholy, depending on who is performing the action) Kiss: Luke 22: 47-48, and then Romans 16:16, 1 Cor. 16: 20, 2 Cor. 13: 12, 1 Thess. 5: 26, and finally 1 Peter 5: 14. This is a

Re: [ZION] hand shakes

2003-06-21 Thread Paul Osborne
On Sat, 21 Jun 2003 17:21:49 -0500 Ronn! Blankenship [EMAIL PROTECTED] Kiss: Luke 22: 47-48, and then Romans 16:16, 1 Cor. 16: 20, 2 Cor. 13: 12, 1 Thess. 5: 26, and finally 1 Peter 5: 14. This is a charter violation. ;-) Quoting scripture? That's right, wise guy. The

Re: [ZION] hand shakes

2003-06-21 Thread Paul Osborne
On Sat, 21 Jun 2003 19:35:22 -0500 [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Paul, you can get bottles of the anti-bacterial stuff that is the right size for your pocket or your wife's handbag, and they have a flip top. Either that, or you can carry around those individually-wrapped anti-bacterial moist

Re: [ZION] hand shakes

2003-06-23 Thread Paul Osborne
Me too, Heidi. Paul O On Sun, 22 Jun 2003 14:47:32 -0500 [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am a big believer in hand washing. That might have something to do with the fact that my mother is a nurse. Anyhoo...I've spent a lot of time around children that aren't my own, and I rarely get sick.

Re: [ZION] hand shakes

2003-06-23 Thread Paul Osborne
On Mon, 23 Jun 2003 04:11:31 -0700 Stacy Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What are we supposed to do about temple workers' hands? Are we to ask if they have washed them? Stacy. It's just down right dirty, nasty, and germy. There just doesn't seem to be a way out of it. H. Oh well;

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