Re: [ZION] Governing the Least

2002-11-16 Thread Stacy Smith
Didn't the Nephites adopt something similar in terms of freedom of religion, etc.? I don't mean a President and Congress, however. Stacy. At 06:28 PM 11/09/2002 -0500, you wrote: Just shows to go that if the world were full of smart and humble people, they would have long ago adopted our

Re: [ZION] Governing the Least

2002-11-09 Thread Marc A. Schindler
Here's the sound of begging: Jim Cobabe wrote: John W. Redelfs wrote: --- Vancouver is part of the greater Seattle metropolitan area, isn't it? very big grin --- Of course, and Toronto is just a Buffalo suburb. Indeed the whole

Re: [ZION] Governing the Least

2002-11-09 Thread Valerie Nielsen Williams
On Fri, 08 Nov 2002 14:20:00 -0900 John W. Redelfs [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: After much pondering, Stacy Smith favored us with: I do not want to see the U.S. destroyed. I just know that it will be. Since I'd like to spend what remains of my mortal existence in relative comfort, I hope

Re: [ZION] Governing the Least

2002-11-09 Thread Valerie Nielsen Williams
omigosh!! I can't quit laughing. . . val On Sat, 09 Nov 2002 09:18:12 -0700 Marc A. Schindler [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Here's the sound of begging: Jim Cobabe wrote: John W.

Re: [ZION] Governing the Least

2002-11-09 Thread Jon Spencer
Just shows to go that if the world were full of smart and humble people, they would have long ago adopted our divinely inspired Constitution. Marc A. Schindler silently wrote: Here's the sound of begging: Jim Cobabe wrote: John W. Redelfs

Re: [ZION] Governing the Least

2002-11-09 Thread Marc A. Schindler
Actually they have. And in some cases have adopted it more zealously than the U.S. Jon Spencer wrote: Just shows to go that if the world were full of smart and humble people, they would have long ago adopted our divinely inspired Constitution. Marc A. Schindler silently wrote: Here's the

Re: [ZION] Governing the least

2002-11-09 Thread Paul Osborne
Gary, I'm glad you cope so well on this earth. I want it to be as easy as possible and I want the least amount of trials too but that doesn't seem to be my lot. If life as a god is not as happy as I expect it should be than maybe I don't want to be a god. I'm just here because Heavenly Father

Re: [ZION] Governing the least

2002-11-09 Thread Stacy Smith
I'll agree with those sentiments. Stacy. At 08:50 PM 11/09/2002 -0600, you wrote: Gary, I'm glad you cope so well on this earth. I want it to be as easy as possible and I want the least amount of trials too but that doesn't seem to be my lot. If life as a god is not as happy as I expect it

Re: [ZION] Governing the Least

2002-11-08 Thread Stacy Smith
Just what is predicted will happen. We will be overrun and the people that will be left will be in anarchy. Only a relatively few of us (those in the church that are left) will be the ones to save ourselves and the remnant of the people. This is the way I see the prophecies that have been

Re: [ZION] Governing the Least

2002-11-08 Thread Jon Spencer
OK, I'll go with your last statement. But you said you would like to see the destruction of the US capital. That is what I was responding to. If you think that would not be a problem, go live in Saudi Arabia and try to go on an exchange to see some Saudi investigators! Jon John W. Redelfs

Re: [ZION] Governing the Least

2002-11-08 Thread Stacy Smith
I do not want to see the U.S. destroyed. I just know that it will be. Since I'd like to spend what remains of my mortal existence in relative comfort, I hope I am dead before much of these events take place. Stacy. At 04:22 PM 11/08/2002 -0500, you wrote: OK, I'll go with your last

Re: [ZION] Governing the Least

2002-11-08 Thread John W. Redelfs
After much pondering, Stacy Smith favored us with: I do not want to see the U.S. destroyed. I just know that it will be. Since I'd like to spend what remains of my mortal existence in relative comfort, I hope I am dead before much of these events take place. I'm an adventurer. I want to

Re: [ZION] Governing the Least

2002-11-08 Thread John W. Redelfs
After much pondering, Stacy Smith favored us with: I don't necessarily feel unrighteous for not wanting to see it all. As I recall, not all of the disciples wanted to tarry until the Lord comes either. I don't think you are unrighteous for your desire. It is more prudent. I am just a more

Re: [ZION] Governing the Least

2002-11-08 Thread Paul Osborne
Our government threatens our liberties more than any terrorists. Oh brother, give me a break! Try telling that to the victims of 911! You talk as if the government is the great enemy of our lives. I think the above was one of your overstatements that you do from time to time. Paul O [EMAIL

Re: [ZION] Governing the Least

2002-11-08 Thread John W. Redelfs
After much pondering, Marc A. Schindler favored us with: You forgot Vancouver ;-) And Prince Rupert must be like Manhattan to you guys, eh? VBG Vancouver is part of the greater Seattle metropolitan area, isn't it? very big grin

RE: [ZION] Governing the Least

2002-11-08 Thread Jim Cobabe
Paul Osborne wrote: --- Trust me, you're not alone. I don't care about Jackon County or the second coming or any of the dreaded prophecies of doom. I just want to get my mission done and get out of here. The sooner the better as I wish the Lord would hurry it up and beam me up. I'm so sick of

RE: [ZION] Governing the Least

2002-11-08 Thread Jim Cobabe
Paul Osborne wrote: --- Trust me, you're not alone. I don't care about Jackon County or the second coming or any of the dreaded prophecies of doom. I just want to get my mission done and get out of here. The sooner the better as I wish the Lord would hurry it up and beam me up. I'm so sick of

RE: [ZION] Governing the Least

2002-11-08 Thread Jim Cobabe
Paul Osborne wrote: --- Trust me, you're not alone. I don't care about Jackon County or the second coming or any of the dreaded prophecies of doom. I just want to get my mission done and get out of here. The sooner the better as I wish the Lord would hurry it up and beam me up. I'm so sick of

RE: [ZION] Governing the Least

2002-11-08 Thread Stacy Smith
I've wanted out of here for some time. Does that mean I'm wrong? Stacy. At 02:15 AM 11/09/2002 +, you wrote: Paul Osborne wrote: --- Trust me, you're not alone. I don't care about Jackon County or the second coming or any of the dreaded prophecies of doom. I just want to get my mission

Re: [ZION] Governing the Least

2002-11-08 Thread Stacy Smith
So am I. Stacy. At 07:39 PM 11/08/2002 -0600, you wrote: Since I'd like to spend what remains of my mortal existence in relative comfort, I hope I am dead before much of these events take place. Trust me, you're not alone. I don't care about Jackon County or the second coming or any of the

Re: [ZION] Governing the Least

2002-11-08 Thread Marc A. Schindler
I guess that's why so many old Microsoft executives retire up there. 'Course, if you're 700 miles from Seattle, Vancouver's not *that* much closer. John W. Redelfs wrote: After much pondering, Marc A. Schindler favored us with: You forgot Vancouver ;-) And Prince Rupert must be like Manhattan

RE: [ZION] Governing the Least

2002-11-08 Thread Jim Cobabe
John W. Redelfs wrote: --- Vancouver is part of the greater Seattle metropolitan area, isn't it? very big grin --- Of course, and Toronto is just a Buffalo suburb. Indeed the whole population of Canada is excluded from being blessed with US citizenship by the thinnest of margins. If

Re: [ZION] Governing the Least

2002-11-08 Thread Paul Osborne
Stacy asked I've wanted out of here for some time. Does that mean I'm wrong? Some people have a real hard time living in this lousy world. Coping skills vary too. I'm rather weak and have panic/anxiety attacks that cannot be easily controlled and do silly outbursts in public or sometimes act