"Hold my root beer" - the Russell M. Nelson thread

[UVACoug]

https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics...hurch-opposes/

Looks like changes were made to address the Church's concerns an the rule went into effect today:

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/22/u...erapy-ban.html

It's a good thing.

[LVAllen]

As part of the hate for all things "LDS," the rumor mill has started that LDSAccess and its password is being retired in favor of a wifi SSID "Liahona." Anyone in a stake where this is happening?

[Eddie]

As part of the hate for all things "LDS," the rumor mill has started that LDSAccess and its password is being retired in favor of a wifi SSID "Liahona." Anyone in a stake where this is happening?

Not yet - but that doesn't mean it won't.

[YOhio]

As part of the hate for all things "LDS," the rumor mill has started that LDSAccess and its password is being retired in favor of a wifi SSID "Liahona." Anyone in a stake where this is happening?

Pioneer47 is dead and alma3736 has killed him.

[Copelius]

Pioneer47 is dead and alma3736 has killed him.

Still alive and kicking in the bunker at the Conference Center.

[clackamascoug]

Still alive and kicking in the bunker at the Conference Center.

Pioneer47 worked for me at church last Sunday.

[originalsocal]

I like the increase in transparency.

https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/new-general-handbook-coming-in-february-2020

[Jeff Lebowski]

I like the increase in transparency.

https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist...-february-2020

That is great.

BTW, the old handbook 2 wasn't that interesting. Not exactly sure why it wasn't public.

[MartyFunkhouser]

That is great.

BTW, the old handbook 2 wasn't that interesting. Not exactly sure why it wasn't public.

I think it is probably because the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints often does weird things for no reason.

[BigPiney]

That is great.

BTW, the old handbook 2 wasn't that interesting. Not exactly sure why it wasn't public.

I think you mean handbook 1. and I agree with you on both counts.

[Jeff Lebowski]

I think you mean handbook 1. and I agree with you on both counts.

Whoops. Yes, handbook 1.

[creekster]

That is great.

BTW, the old handbook 2 wasn't that interesting. Not exactly sure why it wasn't public.

Ha. The first time I had a calling that gave me access to Handbook 1 (this was before it was on the internet. In fact, this was before there was an internet) I plowed through it in one sitting because I was certain there must be something --SOMETHING-- that justified it being kept private. Much like my lingering apprehension when attending the temple the first time, my enthusiasm disappeared into a puddle of disappointment and quotidian ennui.

[Bo Diddley]

I like the increase in transparency.

https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist...-february-2020

I like that too, except now I'll be responsible to understand all the written rules. Up until now I could plead ignorance. There have been a few times that something surprised me from Handbook 1. I can't remember all of them, but the last one was not too long ago when someone said you were supposed to counsel with your priesthood leader when considering a vasectomy (unless that was just a rumor?) Well how was I supposed to ever know that?

I suppose you could say they're more guidelines than rules.

[originalsocal]

That is great.

BTW, the old handbook 2 wasn't that interesting. Not exactly sure why it wasn't public.

The only thing I thought would not be good for public consumption was the limits given to Bishops and SPs on welfare. That and the super secret process of naming a new ward. Not everyone could handle such things.

[Pelado]

The only thing I thought would not be good for public consumption was the limits given to Bishops and SPs on welfare. That and the super secret process of naming a new ward. Not everyone could handle such things.

Good thing I was never in a calling providing access. I am not ready for that level of information.