RE: [ZION] Carob beans

2002-12-21 Thread Jim Cobabe
John W. Redelfs wrote: --- Don't we already know that John the Baptist ate locusts and honey? Locusts are definitely animal protein, not plants. --- Apparently some believe locusts to be a mistranslation perpetuated from very early manuscripts. In certain early historical writings the phrase

[ZION] Race discussion

2002-12-21 Thread Jim Cobabe
I've always wanted to pursue a serious discussion of race issues, but I am pretty sure we can't talk about such things without making someone mad. Who would take offense if we discussed Laminites in the Book of Mormon? Can you explain why? Perhaps I'm just an ignorant white man who can

[ZION] the end

2002-12-21 Thread Paul Osborne
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RE: [ZION] Race discussion

2002-12-21 Thread Jim Cobabe
I could probably work on spelling Lamanites correctly. --- Mij Ebaboc // /// ZION LIST CHARTER: Please read it at /// /// http://www.zionsbest.com/charter.html ///

RE: [ZION] Race discussion

2002-12-21 Thread Jim Cobabe
Intesting article in today's Deseret News. http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,450022058,00.html? PAGE, Ariz. — For more than 20 years, R.D.'s Drive-In has been serving burgers, fries and shakes here by Lake Powell, all in relative calm and obscurity. That changed when customers

Re: [ZION] Race discussion

2002-12-21 Thread George Cobabe
It does not look like you need to do any more work now. What I would work on is your own name. Something is just not right about your signature. Couz George - Original Message - From: Jim Cobabe [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, December 21, 2002 9:59 AM Subject:

Re: [ZION] Subject to natural law

2002-12-21 Thread Jon Spencer
No, it doesn't. You are creating doctrine that does not exist. Apostasy alert! Apostasy alert! :-) Jon George the Babe wrote: As God is, man may become by obeying the laws that God (created) to (allow us to) become God. Just a little change. :-) Then it becomes a truly correct

Re: [ZION] Subject to natural law

2002-12-21 Thread Jon Spencer
George the Babe wrote: When God created this universe, and this world, He created the Laws by which things work, which may be the same as what His Father created or they may be different. The bottom line is that our Father is responsible for the Laws by which we live. He did not create this

Re: Re:[ZION] World's Tallest Buildings

2002-12-21 Thread Jon Spencer
Wimps! You're all wimps! Noj - Original Message - From: Val [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2002 10:35 AM Subject: Re:[ZION] World's Tallest Buildings I agree, John. On NPR this morning, I heard that the original plans submitted this summer, were

Re: [ZION] Worship Christ

2002-12-21 Thread Marc A. Schindler
Thanks for the references. I had in mind only one, and I'm too lazy to go look it up, but I'm sure it's well known to list members, and that's BRMcC's famous Seven Deadly Heresies talk. Also, if I recall correctly, didn't the Nephites worship Christ only to a point, after which he told them to

Re: [ZION] Natural Law

2002-12-21 Thread Marc A. Schindler
But I don't agree that we're under any compulsion whatsoever to worship the highest entity or concept we can come up with. We're under compulsion only to worship God. George Cobabe wrote: I do not see the connection between my quote and your comments. My earlier, not copied comments,

Re: [ZION] Microsoft interview questions

2002-12-21 Thread Jon Spencer
Where were you people during the sixties, and have none of you ever gone to a health food store? Look at a vegan brownie, and odds'll getcha that it has carob rather than cocoa. I know we're not supposed to be OF the world, but every once in a while you can go out into it! :-) Jon P.S. I

Re: [ZION] Curiosity About Alma 1:21

2002-12-21 Thread Jon Spencer
No. He should have played golf, wherein you are actually fore-warned. Jon - Original Message - From: Chet [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2002 2:46 PM Subject: RE: [ZION] Curiosity About Alma 1:21 Paul Osborne wrote: Thomas Jefferson and

Re: [ZION] Article in Science on genetic diversity

2002-12-21 Thread Marc A. Schindler
In fact, their clusters are in different areas than what we would call racial. That is, there are several from different parts of Africa, for instance, as well as a totally different group for Melanesians (who used to be considered blacks by LDS until DOM's time). Jim Cobabe wrote: Stephen

Re: [ZION] Worship Christ

2002-12-21 Thread Marc A. Schindler
I certainly wouldn't object to that. Paul Osborne wrote: 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

Re: [ZION] Iraq

2002-12-21 Thread Jon Spencer
This is perhaps a small correction, and I would assume this is what you meant: I am in support of a war against *Saddam*, hopefully with the support of the Iraqi people. I am grateful to our leaders for the use of smart weapons, which will minimize the number of innocent deaths. But for those

Re: [ZION] Subject to natural law

2002-12-21 Thread Jon Spencer
Then, my friend, what is meant by the term eternal progression? Are we being lied to? Jon Paul Osborne wrote: There is much to learn. To complete the task requires an eternity on the job. Not so. When God lays his hands upon my head and ordains me God Almighty there will be nothing that

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] Where can the dead go; was Curiosity About Alma 1:21

2002-12-21 Thread Jon Spencer
I didn't ask for those who don't hold that opinion to post, I asked for those who DO! I know who made the post, and I do remember it quite well. If no one fesses up, then I guess they changed their mind! Jon Mark Gregson wrote: This does bring up an interesting topic. On this list,

Re: [ZION] BYU bars use of R-rated movies

2002-12-21 Thread Jon Spencer
To perhaps clarify a point, all seminary teachers (and above) are official signed-on-the-dotted-line volunteer CES employees. Jon Geoff FOWLER wrote: Jim mentioned: There also seem to be a number of CES employees who aptly fit the description of wolves among the flock. while Jon

RE: [ZION] Subject to natural law

2002-12-21 Thread Stephen Beecroft
-George- When God created this universe -Jon- He did not create this universe. He caused it to be organized. Big difference! The prophets and the scriptures are unanimous in declaring that God did, indeed, create the heavens and the earth. Cause to be organized is what create means, just

Re: [ZION] Notice from Listowner

2002-12-21 Thread John W. Redelfs
George Cobabe favored us with: I have followed instructions, receiving a confirming email, but still do not know the email address to submit posts to. Will that be coming from smartgroups in another notice forthwith? or do you have it to give to us? Or have I been blind and just missed it? To

Re: [ZION] Iraq

2002-12-21 Thread Marc A. Schindler
Why? Since when do those who prefer peace bear responsibility for others' actions? Do we also bear the responsibility for the thousands of people who have died in Kashmir simply because they were trying to exercise their right to a free vote in a democracy (India) from the hands of those who would

Re: [ZION] Subject to natural law

2002-12-21 Thread John W. Redelfs
Jon Spencer favored us with: Then, my friend, what is meant by the term eternal progression? Are we being lied to? Even though God is truly omniscient, and hence knows EVERYTHING and can no longer learn new things, he progresses by bringing to pass the immortality and eternal life of his

RE: [ZION] Subject to natural law

2002-12-21 Thread John W. Redelfs
Stephen Beecroft favored us with: The prophets and the scriptures are unanimous in declaring that God did, indeed, create the heavens and the earth. Cause to be organized is what create means, just like when you create an email or a songwriter creates a song. George is right in his usage. Not

Re: [ZION] Worship Christ

2002-12-21 Thread John W. Redelfs
Paul Osborne favored us with: 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. Which is not to say that we are to pray to Jesus Christ. We are not

Re: Re:[ZION] World's Tallest Buildings

2002-12-21 Thread John W. Redelfs
Jon Spencer favored us with: Wimps! You're all wimps! No, we are just modest and humble in spite of our reasons for being arrogant. Wouldn't it be nice if our fellow Americans were the same? Instead they indulge themselves in self-congratulations at every turn, and build skyscrapers to

Re: [ZION] the end

2002-12-21 Thread John W. Redelfs
Paul Osborne favored us with: John, What is the final day or hour when posts can be posted on the Zion list? I haven't set an exact day, but it will probably be in 5 to 7 days after everyone has a chance to read their email telling them of the move. --JWR

Re: [ZION] Worship Christ

2002-12-21 Thread John W. Redelfs
Paul Osborne favored us with: 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 apostles. Though all the world may say

[ZION] Notice from Listowner

2002-12-21 Thread John W. Redelfs
The Zion list is moving. Because of an unacceptable number of problems at Topica, I am moving the Zion list to SmartGroups. (http://www.smartgroups.com/index.cfm?) Also, because the software at SmartGroups will not accept a list name of only four characters, while hosted at SmartGroups the

Re: [ZION] Subject to natural law

2002-12-21 Thread George Cobabe
Jon, there is no difference. In our theology creation means to organize. At least that is what I meant. :-) However, He was still the one that organized the Law for this universe. George - Original Message - From: Jon Spencer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday,

[ZION] Notice from the Listowner

2002-12-21 Thread John W. Redelfs
I have a special request. Will those of you who have already subscribed to the new list at SmartGroups.com please post and reply there only? Complying with this request will help others on the Zion list make the decision to move over. If we continue strong threads here, the move will be

[ZION] Unsolicited, irrelevant opinion

2002-12-21 Thread Stephen Beecroft
IMO: Topica is no worse than many other free mailing-list services, and is better than many. Its downtime is actually relatively small, all things considered. Zion has a history on Topica that now stretches back three and a half years -- quite a long time in Internet-speak. Finally, if the

Re: [ZION] Curiosity About Alma 1:21

2002-12-21 Thread Stacy Smith
You're saying there really are modern deists? Stacy. At 04:48 PM 12/18/2002 -0900, you wrote: Marc A. Schindler favored us with: Thomas Jefferson was a deist; these days he would probably be a Unitarian, and Benjamin Franklin was not an observing Christian, either, from what I remember. I'm