RE: [ZION] Vote Now!

2004-03-23 Thread Gerald Smith
Scott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 22, 2004 6:23 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ZION] Vote Now! Grimy Teeth ©2004 by Jonathan Scott Once upon a time there were two boys and they were the best of friends. Unfortunately for both though, they were both about

RE: [ZION] A few more representative quotes...

2004-03-23 Thread RB Scott
-Original Message- From: Jim Cobabe [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 22, 2004 11:38 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [ZION] A few more representative quotes... --Quoting President Hinckley -- There are those who would have us believe in the validity of what they choose to

RE: [ZION] Vote Now!

2004-03-23 Thread Jonathan Scott
It's not about either of you. You two were having a discussion about the difference between the law of Christ and the law of Moses. Ron's take seemed to be that the focus with Christ's plan was in forgiveness and repentance. Your take seemed to focus on the whole punishment aspect of the

RE: [ZION] Vote Now!

2004-03-23 Thread Steven Montgomery
At 05:24 PM 3/22/2004, Ron Scott wrote in response to Jim Cobabe: Equal protection is already afforded in our laws, for legitimate and traditional marriage. Nothing in the constitution envisions the degraded definition of marriage that encompasses any particular union of convenience, affection,

RE: [ZION] Vote Now!

2004-03-23 Thread RB Scott
-Original Message- From: Steven Montgomery [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 10:10 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ZION] Vote Now! At 05:24 PM 3/22/2004, Ron Scott wrote in response to Jim Cobabe: Equal protection is already afforded in our laws

RE: [ZION] Worth reiterating...

2004-03-23 Thread RB Scott
-Original Message- From: Jim Cobabe [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 10:30 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [ZION] Worth reiterating... I believe President Hinkley's remarks on this issue succinctly and precisely outline the present direction of church policy

RE: [ZION] Worth reiterating...

2004-03-23 Thread Steven Montgomery
At 08:46 AM 3/23/2004, you wrote: -Original Message- From: Jim Cobabe [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 10:30 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [ZION] Worth reiterating... I believe President Hinkley's remarks on this issue succinctly and precisely outline the

RE: [ZION] Marriage and the Constitution

2004-03-23 Thread RB Scott
When Richard Wilkins lays out a real constitutional argument I will be first in line to read it. So far, he resorts to bombast and preaching rather than jurisprudence. The local option you propose does have some major practical complications (as we have discussed), ones that could be sorted out

RE: [ZION] Vote Now!

2004-03-23 Thread Steven Montgomery
At 08:29 AM 3/23/2004, Ron Scott wrote: Obviously these thoughtful judges are simply wrong--in light of the Church's teachings on this subject, as well documented by Jim. Must I point out to you, of all people, that church teachings are not part of the U.S. Constitution, which is the guide that

RE: [ZION] Vote Now!

2004-03-23 Thread Gerald Smith
First, the father should be the same individual for both children. The difference being one child is willing to live a higher law, with the other needing to be prodded along. I didn't focus on the Law of Moses. I focused on eternal laws of God. You'll note that I not only quoted from the Old

RE: [ZION] Vote Now!

2004-03-23 Thread Gerald Smith
: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 10:10 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ZION] Vote Now! At 05:24 PM 3/22/2004, Ron Scott wrote in response to Jim Cobabe: Equal protection is already afforded in our laws, for legitimate and traditional marriage. Nothing in the constitution envisions

RE: [ZION] Vote Now!

2004-03-23 Thread Gerald Smith
But only if the current Constitutional powers are obeyed and honored. When we have mayors in San Francisco and elsewhere giving out marriage certificates in defiance of the law, then what piece of paper is there that can establish the law? And when judges overstep their proper role and

RE: [ZION] Vote Now!

2004-03-23 Thread RB Scott
-Original Message- From: Steven Montgomery [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 11:11 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ZION] Vote Now! At 08:29 AM 3/23/2004, Ron Scott wrote: Obviously these thoughtful judges are simply wrong--in light of the Church's

RE: [ZION] Vote Now!

2004-03-23 Thread RB Scott
-Original Message- From: Gerald Smith [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 11:39 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ZION] Vote Now! Just because a judge is an activist judge, does not make him a thoughtful one. I'm growing weary of the tiresome assumption

Re: [ZION] Marriage and the Constitution

2004-03-23 Thread John W. Redelfs
Steven Montgomery wrote: If, as BYU Professor Richard Wilkins states, we need a Marriage Amendment because activist judges have misinterpreted the Constitution (See the URL immediately below), then why not simply limit their jurisdiction as outlined in Article III, Section 2?

RE: [ZION] Marriage and the Constitution

2004-03-23 Thread RB Scott
-Original Message- From: John W. Redelfs [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 1:38 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [ZION] Marriage and the Constitution Steven Montgomery wrote: If, as BYU Professor Richard Wilkins states, we need a Marriage Amendment because

RE: [ZION] Worth reiterating...

2004-03-23 Thread John W. Redelfs
RB Scott wrote: I do not support extramarital sex of any kind. What about sex within marriage if marriage is redefined to permit a man to marry his German Shepherd or his boy friend? --JWR // /// ZION LIST CHARTER:

RE: [ZION] Marriage and the Constitution

2004-03-23 Thread John W. Redelfs
RB Scott wrote: I agree, John. Notice that yesterday the proponents of the amendment expanded language of the proposed amendment to give states the right to adopt same sex union legislation and even Orrin Hatch was dithering. Where can I read about this? --JWR

RE: [ZION] Worth reiterating...

2004-03-23 Thread RB Scott
-Original Message- From: John W. Redelfs [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 2:29 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ZION] Worth reiterating... RB Scott wrote: I do not support extramarital sex of any kind. What about sex within marriage if marriage

RE: [ZION] Activist Judges

2004-03-23 Thread RB Scott
-Original Message- From: John W. Redelfs [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 2:18 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [ZION] Activist Judges RB Scott wrote: I'm growing weary of the tiresome assumption that activist judge is a negative description. By definition any

RE: [ZION] Marriage and the Constitution

2004-03-23 Thread RB Scott
: RE: [ZION] Marriage and the Constitution RB Scott wrote: I agree, John. Notice that yesterday the proponents of the amendment expanded language of the proposed amendment to give states the right to adopt same sex union legislation and even Orrin Hatch was dithering. Where can I read about

RE: [ZION] Worth reiterating...

2004-03-23 Thread John W. Redelfs
RB Scott wrote: It would *seem* to you, perhaps. It doesn't *seem* so to me. I DO NOT support same sex marriage, but my methods for opposing it do not include (at this point) supporting a constitutional amendment defining **marriage.** Tell us more about your methods for opposing same-sex

RE: [ZION] Worth reiterating...

2004-03-23 Thread RB Scott
-Original Message- From: John W. Redelfs [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 2:27 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ZION] Worth reiterating... RB Scott wrote: It would *seem* to you, perhaps. It doesn't *seem* so to me. I DO NOT support same sex marriage

RE: [ZION] Worth reiterating...

2004-03-23 Thread John W. Redelfs
RB Scott wrote: Tell us more about your methods for opposing same-sex marriage. --JWR I have done this before. I support the proposition that the state should get out of sanctioning marriages altogether and should, therefore ( as I noted in an earlier post today) draft legislation that carefully

RE: [ZION] Vote Now!

2004-03-23 Thread Steven Montgomery
At 09:45 AM 3/23/2004, you wrote: But only if the current Constitutional powers are obeyed and honored. When we have mayors in San Francisco and elsewhere giving out marriage certificates in defiance of the law, then what piece of paper is there that can establish the law? And when judges overstep

RE: [ZION] Worth reiterating...

2004-03-23 Thread RB Scott
-Original Message- From: John W. Redelfs [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 3:35 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ZION] Worth reiterating... RB Scott wrote: Tell us more about your methods for opposing same-sex marriage. --JWR I have done this before. I

RE: [ZION] Worth reiterating...

2004-03-23 Thread Steven Montgomery
At 10:08 AM 3/23/2004, Ron Scott wrote: -Original Message- From: Steven Montgomery [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 10:48 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ZION] Worth reiterating... But I thought you did support same sex civil unions. Am I wrong? Support

RE: [ZION] Worth reiterating...

2004-03-23 Thread Steven Montgomery
At 10:08 AM 3/23/2004, Ron Scott wrote: I will continue to think...and will appreciate receiving relevant, thoughtful comments from any of you. RBS I don't think that you will have any problem with a dearth of commentary and opinion here on ZION. ;-) -- Steven Montgomery The most important

RE: [ZION] Vote Now!

2004-03-23 Thread RB Scott
-Original Message- From: Steven Montgomery [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 3:54 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ZION] Vote Now! At 09:45 AM 3/23/2004, you wrote: But only if the current Constitutional powers are obeyed and honored. When we have mayors

Re: [ZION] Marriage and the Constitution

2004-03-23 Thread Steven Montgomery
At 11:38 AM 3/23/2004, you wrote: Steven Montgomery wrote: If, as BYU Professor Richard Wilkins states, we need a Marriage Amendment because activist judges have misinterpreted the Constitution (See the URL immediately below), then why not simply limit their jurisdiction as outlined in Article

RE: [ZION] Worth reiterating...

2004-03-23 Thread RB Scott
-Original Message- From: Steven Montgomery [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 3:58 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ZION] Worth reiterating... SNIP --RON-- 2) As I read the constitution, the tax codes (for example) must ensure equal treatment under law for all

RE: [ZION] Worth reiterating...

2004-03-23 Thread RB Scott
-Original Message- From: Steven Montgomery [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 3:59 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ZION] Worth reiterating... At 10:08 AM 3/23/2004, Ron Scott wrote: I will continue to think...and will appreciate receiving relevant

RE: [ZION] Vote Now!

2004-03-23 Thread Steven Montgomery
At 02:05 PM 3/23/2004, you wrote: Tell us how you feel about the amendment now that we know there's a move afoot to change the language? grin What's Wilkins reaction to same? This thing is beginning to feel like an election year stunt gone haywire. RBS The marriage amendment is doomed to failure.

RE: [ZION] Vote Now!

2004-03-23 Thread Gerald Smith
Ron Scott wrote: -Original Message- From: Gerald Smith [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 11:39 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ZION] Vote Now! Just because a judge is an activist judge, does not make him a thoughtful one. I'm growing weary

RE: [ZION] Judging

2004-03-23 Thread Steven Montgomery
At 07:22 PM 4/22/2004, you wrote: I went with my 11 year old on a school choir trip today to Calgary for a choral festival performance. rest deleted Hey Tom. Check the time and date on your computer. Your last email on ZION was dated 4/22/2004 at 7:22PM grin. It sure makes a mess out of my email

RE: [ZION] Worth reiterating...

2004-03-23 Thread Gerald Smith
force itself upon any other state that refuses it. Gary Smith Ron Scott wrote: -Original Message- From: John W. Redelfs [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 2:29 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ZION] Worth reiterating... RB Scott wrote: I do

RE: [ZION] Worth reiterating...

2004-03-23 Thread Gerald Smith
So, in effect, you are not opposing anything. You are simply giving up on the fight against moral crimes against society. On the same note then, why do we not have the state get out of managing crimes altogether. Let it all be resolved in the civilian courts. Someone murdered? Why have

RE: [ZION] Vote Now!

2004-03-23 Thread RB Scott
entitled to seek the full protection of the law, as Steven will confirm. RBS -Original Message- From: Gerald Smith [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 4:26 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ZION] Vote Now! Okay, how about 200+ years of laws being interpreted

RE: [ZION] Vote Now!

2004-03-23 Thread Gerald Smith
I think we should go for both of them. If one fails, we have an alternative method. As it is, there probably will not be a perfect solution, but in this case some solution may be better than allowing SSM from proliferating. Gary Smith Steven Montgomery wrote: At 02:05 PM 3/23/2004, you

RE: [ZION] Worth reiterating...

2004-03-23 Thread RB Scott
: Gerald Smith [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 4:36 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ZION] Worth reiterating... So, in effect, you are not opposing anything. You are simply giving up on the fight against moral crimes against society. On the same note then, why do we

RE: [ZION] Worth reiterating...

2004-03-23 Thread RB Scott
Are you related to Red Davis? -Original Message- From: Gerald Smith [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 4:31 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ZION] Worth reiterating... So are you or are you not saying that bestiality is okay? If the state gets out

RE: [ZION] Vote Now!

2004-03-23 Thread RB Scott
-Original Message- From: Steven Montgomery [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 4:20 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ZION] Vote Now! At 02:05 PM 3/23/2004, you wrote: Tell us how you feel about the amendment now that we know there's a move afoot to change

RE: [ZION] Worth reiterating...

2004-03-23 Thread Gerald Smith
Ron Scott wrote: Are you related to Red Davis? -Original Message- From: Gerald Smith [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 4:31 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ZION] Worth reiterating... So are you or are you not saying that bestiality is okay

RE: [ZION] Vote Now!

2004-03-23 Thread Jonathan Scott
First, the father should be the same individual for both children. The difference being one child is willing to live a higher law, with the other needing to be prodded along. Ok. I agree. Although my guess is that that will make the story a little more bewildering. I didn't focus on the Law of

RE: [ZION] Worth reiterating...

2004-03-23 Thread RB Scott
explains most of the difficulty you're having with my posts. Ron -Original Message- From: Gerald Smith [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 5:06 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ZION] Worth reiterating... No, but I know the guy. Don't agree with him

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] Scalia and Lawrence v. Texas

2004-03-23 Thread John W. Redelfs
John W. Redelfs wrote: Does anyone know how I can find an online copy of Scalia's dissenting opinion in Lawrence v. Texas? I've Googled, and all I can find are news stories, not the actual dissenting opinion. --JWR Nevermind. I found it. Sorry to bother you. --JWR

RE: [ZION] Scalia and Lawrence v. Texas

2004-03-23 Thread RB Scott
Here's the court's url http://www.supremecourtus.gov/opinions/01slipopinion.html -Original Message- From: John W. Redelfs [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 10:33 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [ZION] Scalia and Lawrence v. Texas Does anyone know how I can find

RE: [ZION] another approach

2004-03-23 Thread Jim Cobabe
Bob, I do see your point about constitutionality. It is an interesting idea. If I understand correctly, you are imagining what would result if we begin from an axiomatic assumption that church doctrines reflect the true constitutional ideal, and we might use this standard for judging

RE: [ZION] Musical Instruments Survey

2004-03-23 Thread Heidi the fair
I sing (soprano, mostly, but can sing alto when needed) and play piano. I'm not the greatest at piano but, with practice, I can play passably enough to be the pianist in sacrament meeting when our regular pianist/organist is out of of town. I used to take clarinet lessons, but only because my

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

Re: [ZION] Declare war on us, we'll love you for it

2004-03-22 Thread John W. Redelfs
Hi, Jack Redelfs here, again. Gerald Smith wrote: Gary: Any group, whether a nation, community, business, or family has culture. And the way cultures interact, adapt, fight, etc, are all the same, regardless of the unit/organization. The only difference is the time span required for change to

Re: [ZION] Declare war on us, we'll love you for it

2004-03-22 Thread Grampa Bill in Savannah
Jack Redelfs wrote: I ... read Will Ariel Durant's _History Of Civilization_ series twice) ... Grampa Bill exclaims: Yikes!!! The BLT's home schooling must'a been rough! Love Y'all, Grampa Bill in Savannah With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine!

Re: [ZION] Vote Now!

2004-03-22 Thread Harold Stuart
On Mar 21, 2004, at 3:44 PM, RB Scott wrote: Gary: Look, I don't think we're ever going to agree. I'm probably as aware as you are as to what God taught and what he didn't. I think are differences are in approach. I'm inclined to teach the gospel, you seem inclined to preach repentance. This is

RE: [ZION] Vote Now!

2004-03-22 Thread Gerald Smith
That's a cop out. A touchy, feely, liberal cop out. You either need to defend your position, or give ground. The Bible is VERY clear that Christ preached repentance. In Matthew 4:17, it tells us that From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at

RE: [ZION] Vote Now!

2004-03-22 Thread Gerald Smith
Only he can fully judge us, but the Lord calls upon mankind to judge. Why else have judges in Israel? And we can often tell if a person has repented or not, by whether they have abandoned their sins. Someone living in a gay relationship and pushing for gay rights has not abandoned his sins,

RE: [ZION] Vote Now!

2004-03-22 Thread RB Scott
-Original Message- From: Gerald Smith [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 22, 2004 12:04 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ZION] Vote Now! That's a cop out. A touchy, feely, liberal cop out. You either need to defend your position, or give ground. Oh phooey. You're

RE: [ZION] Vote Now!

2004-03-22 Thread Sander J. Rabinowitz
Harold Stuart wrote: [RB Scott] I'm inclined to believe that God must be a pretty forgiving God if he's willing to forgive the sins of repentant sinners like you and me. I believe that God wants to include as many people as He possibly can...and that it's my job to do my bit to ensure

RE: [ZION] Vote Now!

2004-03-22 Thread RB Scott
-Original Message- From: Sander J. Rabinowitz [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 22, 2004 2:00 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ZION] Vote Now! SNIP Now what the Lord says to us personally and through the scriptures is clear and unmistakable, but part of that is because

RE: [ZION] Vote Now!

2004-03-22 Thread Steven Montgomery
At 11:10 AM 3/22/2004, you wrote: Thus sayeth the self-appointed Judge in Israel. By the way, who's pushing for gay rights here? I've seen a few here calling for equal treatment under the law for all, which is something guaranteed by our divinely inspired constitution. RBS Yes, but equality

RE: [ZION] Vote Now!

2004-03-22 Thread Steven Montgomery
At 02:24 PM 3/22/2004, you wrote: -Original Message- From: Steven Montgomery [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 22, 2004 4:17 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ZION] Vote Now! At 11:10 AM 3/22/2004, you wrote: Thus sayeth the self-appointed Judge in Israel. By the way

RE: [ZION] Vote Now!

2004-03-22 Thread Jonathan Scott
:04 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ZION] Vote Now! That's a cop out. A touchy, feely, liberal cop out. You either need to defend your position, or give ground. Oh phooey. You're itching for a fight and I'm not going to give you one, no matter what names you call me or how you twist my

RE: [ZION] Vote Now!

2004-03-22 Thread RB Scott
I'm lousy at parables. Please explain. -Original Message- From: Jonathan Scott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 22, 2004 6:23 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ZION] Vote Now! Grimy Teeth ©2004 by Jonathan Scott Once upon a time there were two boys

RE: [ZION] Vote Now!

2004-03-22 Thread Jim Cobabe
Ron Scott wrote: -- Thus sayeth the self-appointed Judge in Israel. --- Actually, in the church our judges are appointed by inspiration from God. They are not self-appointed nor is their administration a form of political spoils for the party in power. Just in case you did not realize this.

RE: [ZION] Vote Now!

2004-03-22 Thread Jonathan Scott
Well put, Sandy. To me -- others will surely differ -- the divinely-inspired U.S. Constitution is the guide for how we should deal with such matters. In asserting that the Constitution is divinely inspired, God suggests that that equality, rule of law, and freedom to worship and choose right

RE: [ZION] Vote Now!

2004-03-22 Thread RB Scott
-Original Message- From: Jim Cobabe [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 22, 2004 7:06 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ZION] Vote Now! Ron Scott wrote: -- Thus sayeth the self-appointed Judge in Israel. --- Actually, in the church our judges are appointed

RE: [ZION] Vote Now!

2004-03-22 Thread Sander J. Rabinowitz
Ron Scott wrote: I'm lousy at parables. Please explain. Here's my interpretation. I hope that I am not too far off the mark. 1) The filth represents sin, generally, through the individual choices of the children involved. The effects of the filth represents the effects of sin. 2) The

RE: [ZION] Judging

2004-03-22 Thread Tom Matkin
I went with my 11 year old on a school choir trip today to Calgary for a choral festival performance. On the bus I listened to a CD tape of a talk by Mike Wilcox called Noah Blindness It has some interesting insights into a number of things, including seers, and judging. He points out that the

RE: [ZION] Vote Now!

2004-03-22 Thread Jonathan Scott
Sorry had to teach a class. Ron Scott wrote: I'm lousy at parables. Please explain. Here's my interpretation. I hope that I am not too far off the mark. 1) The filth represents sin, generally, through the individual choices of the children involved. The effects of the filth represents the

RE: [ZION] Vote Now!

2004-03-22 Thread Jim Cobabe
Ron Scott wrote: --- Sophistry? I beg your pardon. Has the Church indicated that people who believe the courts should decide the matter, as mandated by the divinely-inspired constitution, are out of step with the church and its teachings? Please point me to the statement. --- Others with better

RE: [ZION] Vote Now!

2004-03-21 Thread Steven Montgomery
At 08:58 PM 3/20/2004, you wrote: -Original Message- From: Grampa Bill in Savannah [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2004 8:36 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [ZION] Vote Now! RB Scott wrote: Seriously, I don't recall Christ preaching death for any offense

RE: [ZION] Vote Now!

2004-03-21 Thread Steven Montgomery
At 09:00 PM 3/20/2004, you wrote: -Original Message- From: John W. Redelfs [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2004 8:22 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ZION] Vote Now! RB Scott wrote: I think you've got it right. The old laws are off the books. If they become

Re: [ZION] Vote Now!

2004-03-21 Thread Grampa Bill in Savannah
John W. Redelfs wrote: Hi Gary. My name's Jack, I'm the only son of the listowner. === Grampa Bill comments: Love your style... love your writing... love your dad! Visit us more often. Love Y'all, Grampa Bill in Savannah With sufficient thrust, pigs

RE: [ZION] Vote Now!

2004-03-21 Thread RB Scott
-Original Message- From: Steven Montgomery [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2004 8:42 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ZION] Vote Now! At 09:00 PM 3/20/2004, you wrote: -Original Message- From: John W. Redelfs [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday

RE: [ZION] Vote Now!

2004-03-21 Thread RB Scott
Gary: Look, I don't think we're ever going to agree. I'm probably as aware as you are as to what God taught and what he didn't. I think are differences are in approach. I'm inclined to teach the gospel, you seem inclined to preach repentance. I'm inclined to believe that God must be a pretty

RE: [ZION] Vote Now!

2004-03-20 Thread RB Scott
I have no idea. -Original Message- From: Steven Montgomery [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 8:29 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ZION] Vote Now! What laws do you think? At 06:04 PM 3/19/2004, you wrote: What laws? -Original Message- From: Steven

RE: [ZION] Vote Now!

2004-03-20 Thread Steven Montgomery
Montgomery [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 8:29 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ZION] Vote Now! What laws do you think? At 06:04 PM 3/19/2004, you wrote: What laws? -Original Message- From: Steven Montgomery [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 19

RE: [ZION] Vote Now!

2004-03-20 Thread RB Scott
Ah yes, and stone to death adulterers too. Cast that first stone, Steven. -Original Message- From: Steven Montgomery [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2004 9:19 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ZION] Vote Now! How about the Law of Moses (Jarom 1:5)? Contained

RE: [ZION] Vote Now!

2004-03-20 Thread Steven Montgomery
/20/2004, you wrote: Ah yes, and stone to death adulterers too. Cast that first stone, Steven. -Original Message- From: Steven Montgomery [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2004 9:19 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ZION] Vote Now! How about the Law of Moses (Jarom 1

RE: [ZION] Vote Now!

2004-03-20 Thread RB Scott
I think Christ provided the answer, don't you? -Original Message- From: Steven Montgomery [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2004 12:48 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ZION] Vote Now! Hey, all l did was point out the penalty of the law--in the days of Moses

RE: [ZION] Vote Now!

2004-03-20 Thread Gerald Smith
That's somewhat of a fallacious generalization, John. Yes, it is difficult and it takes time. But you know what, in business management terms, we see change as requiring time. When a business changes its culture, it requires years for the complete change over. Behaviorists will tell you that

RE: [ZION] Musical Instruments Survey

2004-03-20 Thread Gerald Smith
So, Tom, are you saying there is a link between playing the harmonica and being on death row? Maybe we should continue teaching kids to play the recorder so we don't raise a generation of harmonica playing thugs! ;-) As for me, I sing tenor. I've sung in two temple dedication choirs, in

RE: [ZION] Vote Now!

2004-03-20 Thread Gerald Smith
: Saturday, March 20, 2004 9:19 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ZION] Vote Now! How about the Law of Moses (Jarom 1:5)? Contained within the law of Moses are many commandments, among them this one: (Old Testament | Leviticus 18:22) Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind

RE: [ZION] Musical Instruments Survey

2004-03-20 Thread Sara Peterson
I play the Piano Carinet and Sing. None as well as I should, but I'm taking Clarinet lessons again. From: John W. Redelfs [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [ZION] Musical Instruments Survey Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2004 12:36:38 -0900 How many of you play a

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2004-03-20 Thread RB Scott
Message- From: Gerald Smith [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2004 1:44 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ZION] Vote Now! That's somewhat of a fallacious generalization, John. Yes, it is difficult and it takes time. But you know what, in business management terms, we

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2004-03-20 Thread RB Scott
know mine. Ron -Original Message- From: Gerald Smith [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2004 2:18 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ZION] Vote Now! Ron, why is it that you attack the commandments of God like this? Christ, to this day, condemns sexual impurity

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2004-03-20 Thread Steven Montgomery
PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ZION] Vote Now! Hey, all l did was point out the penalty of the law--in the days of Moses and of the people in the Book of Mormon. Since we don't live under a theocratic government, death penalties for sabbath breaking and adultery does seem to be going way

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2004-03-20 Thread RB Scott
offense...well, murder perhaps (but I don't recall it). RBS -Original Message- From: Steven Montgomery [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2004 6:42 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ZION] Vote Now! If he did then perhaps I'm just too blind to see. Perhaps you can

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2004-03-20 Thread John W. Redelfs
RB Scott wrote: I think you've got it right. The old laws are off the books. If they become laws again, they ought to be enforced. What do I think the penalty ought to be for Sabbath breaking? Dunno. Let me consult with my Jewish and SDA friends. Seriously, I don't recall Christ preaching

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2004-03-20 Thread John W. Redelfs
Hi Gary. My name's Jack, I'm the only son of the listowner. Since I advised him in writing the post you are responding to (I'm his history advisor), I was interested in your reply and decided to respond. Gerald Smith wrote: That's somewhat of a fallacious generalization, John. Yes, it is

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2004-03-20 Thread John W. Redelfs
Gerald Smith wrote: It might take Iraq 40-50 years to switch over to a strong democracy. So what? It means our grandchildren's children will live in a world with one more free nation that isn't run by radical kooks. Hope springs eternal in the human breast, Man never is but always to be blest.

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2004-03-20 Thread Grampa Bill in Savannah
RB Scott wrote: Seriously, I don't recall Christ preaching death for any offense...well, murder perhaps (but I don't recall it). = Grampa Bill comments: But the Christ of the New Testament IS the Jehovah of the Old Testament and in those days with those

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2004-03-20 Thread RB Scott
-Original Message- From: Grampa Bill in Savannah [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2004 8:36 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [ZION] Vote Now! RB Scott wrote: Seriously, I don't recall Christ preaching death for any offense...well, murder perhaps (but I don't

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2004-03-20 Thread Jon Spencer
Gays and lesbians should stay in the closet. Their choice. They should NOT be afraid to come out of the closet, nor should they expect to be accepted. In my own personal experience, those of my friends who came out of the closet remained my friends, and were counseled by me in love to change

Re: [ZION] Why the Iraqis Didn't Destroy Saddam (was: Vote Now!)

2004-03-20 Thread Jonathan Scott
Watch The Patriot some time. The battles they had in that war were fought by two sides who had access to very similar weaponry. Things have changed a lot since then. Governments have access to stuff that is much more advanced than what the people have. The Iraqis didn't stand a chance of

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2004-03-20 Thread RB Scott
-Original Message- From: John W. Redelfs [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2004 12:11 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ZION] Vote Now! RB Scott wrote: Seriously, I don't recall Christ preaching death for any offense...well, murder perhaps (but I don't recall

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2004-03-19 Thread Tom Matkin
-Original Message- From: John W. Redelfs [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: March 19, 2004 1:52 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [ZION] Vote Now! The USA and her allies will successfully establish democratic rule in Iraq. A. Certainly B. Probably C. Maybe D. Unlikely E.

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2004-03-19 Thread Gerald Smith
A. Certainly. However, the question will be how long it lasts. Once we start concentrating on other areas, will the Iraqis keep it? I mean, look at what the French and Germans have done with their freedom since we ended the Cold War and didn't concentrate on them as much. Gary Smith John W.

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2004-03-19 Thread Gerald Smith
E. Strongly Disagree. How else are we going to know which ones are the tares, if they hide amongst the wheat??? There's gonna be a big bonfire, and I'm hoping to watch it, not get burned mistakenly because we can't tell the firewood from the cabinetry in the house of God. Gary Smith John

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2004-03-19 Thread Gerald Smith
Presidente Tomas, So, are you saying that instead of trying to help them democratize, we should have just turned Afghanistan and Iraq into seas of glass, to get the radical terrorists out of our hair? Gary Smith Tom Matkin wrote: -Original Message- From: John W. Redelfs

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