RE: [ZION] The Exodus from Nauvoo

2003-08-10 Thread Rusty Taylor
the beginnings of this already. The pieces are being placed. Both sides (good and evil) have a master plan. But that doesn't matter. We only need to hold to the rod. ** For those of you who are long-time Zion members, you may remember me - Rusty Taylor. I've been on John's lists

Re: [ZION] How Do You Interpret Hymn 220 In The Light of Earthly ReligiousJu

2003-08-16 Thread Rusty Taylor
/// / ** There are no coincidences, only small miracles. Author Unknown Mrs. Rusty Taylor - Poulsbo, WA [EMAIL PROTECTED] (home) website

Re: [ZION] More Lists

2003-10-11 Thread Rusty Taylor
Stacy-- just sign up for Scouts-L and Scouts-LDS list-serve on Yahoo-- that should more than meet your goals-- at least when I was on there I was getting about 50-100 postings per day. if that's not enough, sign up for the other Scouting related lists. Bob Taylor The DiabetesWorld list at Yahoo

Re: [ZION] One by Leo Tolstoy

2003-10-14 Thread Rusty Taylor
I think Tolstoy was right on with that ocmment. sounds a lot like King Benjamins comments about serving. Bob Taylor I ran across this quote from Leo Tolstoy the other day. Rather than saying what I thought about it, I would like to put it out to the list and hear what you might have to say.

Re: [ZION] Breaking the charter?

2003-10-17 Thread Rusty Taylor
Dear fellow Zioners-- with all these postings about breaking the charter?-- have we broken it yet? Bob Taylor Well, here I might agree with you. If your going to do it, a full swing with a large print quad in a tote would do a lot of damage, and might be worth it. It might make them think

[ZION] off-topic, entertainment center

2003-10-19 Thread Rusty Taylor
this is off topic, but Zion has been such a great resource, I would appreciate your help on this item. please respond off-list so this does not clutter up the discussions. our existing stereo system (tuner, speakers, tape deck) is almost 20 years old and we would like to get a new set-up. we

Re: [ZION] Breaking the charter?

2003-10-27 Thread Rusty Taylor
When I first heard of this incident, my gut reaction was anger and disgust at the streetpreachers. However, as I thought of it, I told Bob that what should be done at the next Conference (figuring that they will be there again, being offensive again) is everyone going to Conference should buy a

Re: [ZION] Catholics Mormons unite

2003-11-01 Thread Rusty Taylor
Paul-- your posting should certainly liven up things on Zion for a while :) I am not very articulate, and certainly am not a scriptorian. that said, here's my take on your comment. the two churches are still here, but I think you are mistaken in stating that the LDS position has changed. we

Re: [ZION] Cognitive Dissonance

2003-11-04 Thread Rusty Taylor
John-- I have to take exception to your comments, and need to ponder this passage of scripture a bit more, for neither fit my experience with my previous church. the Presbyterian Church did nothing but prepare me to accept the fullness of the Gospel when I heard it. maybe I was not diligent

RE: [ZION] Official Doctrine #2

2003-11-06 Thread Rusty Taylor
Tom wrote--- The development of the church was leapfrogged a hundred years by polygamy. In my completely unverifiable opinion. does anyone on the list have some figures for the actual number of menb that were practicing polygamy, versus the total number of marriage age men in the church during

Re: [ZION] Dungeons and Dragons

2003-11-08 Thread Rusty Taylor
I'm a lawful good elf fighter. Ha! I said I didn't like lawyers, but I guess I got lawful because I choose justice. I'm not a DD player, but I do play Magic the Gathering, much to my husband's chagrin. My boys got me going. My favorite creatures are elves - I love elf decks, even though they

Re: [ZION] Soccer Rules!

2003-11-13 Thread Rusty Taylor
Soccer in my personal opinion requires a lot more of everything than almost any other sport, and with all due respect to foot ball fans, there is no comparison between the two in terms of the physical and mental demands-- soccer wins easily; foot ball-- the players get to take all sorts of

Re: [ZION] Does anyone know?

2003-11-14 Thread Rusty Taylor
Cousin Bill-- I know very little about Rugby and how it compares with soccer or American Football. My Dad played Rugby when in college, upset a player on the opposing team and got smacked in the nose for irritating the player. I put Rugby in the same arena as soccer for the demands it makes on

Re: [ZION] Good Feelings

2003-11-14 Thread Rusty Taylor
John all the others on this list I too hope good feelings can always be maintained on ZION. I will be the first to admit that good feelings are hard to deal with when your medium is the printed word. I have had more than my share of apologizing to people upset thru e-mails I sent which were not

Re: [ZION] The Small World of the Church

2003-11-15 Thread Rusty Taylor
cant believe it. He has been out for about 13 or so months. It was awesome!!! it is indeed a much smaller world when you are a member of the Lords Church. anyone else want to volunteer a story? Bob Rusty Taylor

RE: [ZION] Defend Marriage Petition, more information, installment 2

2004-03-03 Thread Rusty Taylor
Dear Zionistas-- here's a follow up to my initial transmission http://www.ldsmag.com/ideas/040303more.html Bob Taylor Dear Zionistas this article, while supplying no really new information, certainly confirms my previous suspicions regarding the printed media in our country. while

RE: [ZION] Defend Marriage Petition, more information, installment 2

2004-03-05 Thread Rusty Taylor
the information being buried, in my opinion, are valid. we sure do not hear any comments about this study from main stream news sources in our area. respectfully Bob Taylor What it indicates, Bob, is that Ms. Proctor is a half-baked reporter herself. -Original Message- From: Rusty Taylor

[ZION] another approach

2004-03-23 Thread Rusty Taylor
I do not know if this idea has any merit, but wanted to get your opinions. granted, it may not hold water with some of our faith, and probably less water with those who are not of our persuasion or are secular in their orientation. perhaps we are taking the wrong approach in determining what is

Re: [ZION] Testing legality

2004-03-23 Thread Rusty Taylor
Hello, Jim thanks for your response. evidently age and education have not sharpened my writing skills very much. everything you stated was/is true-- historically, the Church has not fared well in the hands of the U.S. legal system. However, I was asking the opposite question: would it be

RE: [ZION] another approach

2004-03-23 Thread Rusty Taylor
Jim-- thank you for articulating what I was trying to say. perhaps if I hang out more with the members of Zion, some of that may rub off on me. Bob Taylor Bob, I do see your point about constitutionality. It is an interesting idea. If I understand correctly, you are imagining what would