The Foyer is an intimidating place

[Jarid in Cedar]

I didn't say that all contributions are welcome. Only Art Vandalay's.

I just wanted you to clarify that in full view for all to see. Thanks.

[byu71]

What are you kidding? This is the best part of the board! The intellectual emperors really think they're wearing clothes. It's priceless!

Seriously, just inflate your diction and refuse to back down and you'll be fine. Oh, and make sure to keep 71 in his place.

I would love to find out where that place is. If I found it, I think I could stay there on my own.

[SeattleUte]

What are you kidding? This is the best part of the board! The intellectual emperors really think they're wearing clothes. It's priceless!

Seriously, just inflate your diction and refuse to back down and you'll be fine. Oh, and make sure to keep 71 in his place.

Lack of foudnation. You spend almost no time in the foyer.

[Art Vandelay]

I would love to find out where that place is. If I found it, I think I could stay there on my own.

You have to be willing to email/talk to 18 year old married girls to find that special place. Too bad about you and your guidelines.

[il Padrino Ute]

You have to be willing to email/talk to 18 year old married girls to find that special place. Too bad about you and your guidelines.

There you go.

We've got a fast learner, folks.

[LA Ute]

Come on in, the water's fine! If you express your beliefs in a simple and straightforward way, you will be seen by some here as "prime beef," and will be mocked and ridiculed. But that's OK. There are only a few skeptics and critics and one or two self-appointed court jesters, but the great majority here are thoughtful, respectful people. Regarding the smaller group, just remember my favorite all-time statement by Neal A. Maxwell, about the scorn of the people in the "great and spacious building:"

"It is the laughter of a lonely crowd, desperately trying to reassure itself."

You'll see some great manifestations of that concept here.

[byu71]

Come on in, the water's fine! If you express your beliefs in a simple and straightforward way, you will be seen by some here as "prime beef," and will be mocked and ridiculed. But that's OK. There are only a few skeptics and critics and one or two self-appointed court jesters, but the great majority here are thoughtful, respectful people. Regarding the smaller group, just remember my favorite all-time statement by Neal A. Maxwell, about the scorn of the people in the "great and spacious building:"

"It is the laughter of a lonely crowd, desperately trying to reassure itself."

You'll see some great manifestations of that concept here.

Whilst I side with you often, the great and spacious building is way, way overused. I will concede I really enjoy Brother Maxwell's work.

I think holding onto the iron rod is probably underutilized and if blindness wasn't lurking out there, more priesthood bearers would be inclined to hold on tightly to that iron rod.

[Jarid in Cedar]

I rarely ask myself, or others, the deep soul searching questions than many seem to focus on. .

Would you be willing to expound on why you don't ask these questions?

My personal philosophy is I don't think God is under any requirement to let me know the all the reasons why. .

Isn't this contradictory with James 1:5?

[Sleeping in EQ]

Regarding the smaller group, just remember my favorite all-time statement by Neal A. Maxwell, about the scorn of the people in the "great and spacious building:"

Why the shot at the Conference Center?

[Goatnapper'96]

What are you kidding? This is the best part of the board! The intellectual emperors really think they're wearing clothes. It's priceless!

Seriously, just inflate your diction and refuse to back down and you'll be fine. Oh, and make sure to keep 71 in his place.

You and me babe, we both love our respective man made inflations designed to get attention!

You go girl!

[Babs]

Isn't this contradictory with James 1:5?

tsk. James!? Is that the best you can do? James was barely even canonical. And besides, the verse cited is ambiguous at best.
Try again.

[Babs]

You and me babe, we both love our respective man made inflations designed to get attention!

You go girl!

exactly. It's all about superficial augmentation. And frankly it's pretty effective either way!

[LA Ute]

Why the shot at the Conference Center?

Zing.

[Indy Coug]

I guess I realize why I generally go to Gospel Doctrine instead of hanging out in the foyer. I'm not sure I'm a deep enough thinker to contribute to many of the discussions on here (that was not meant to be either TIC or sarcastic). I enjoy reading the diverse opinions, but many leave me feeling like I must really be a simpleton.

When you cut through all the academic-speak, the red-herrings, the straw men and so forth, most of the points here are pretty straightforward.

[LA Ute]

Whilst I side with you often, the great and spacious building is way, way overused. I will concede I really enjoy Brother Maxwell's work.

I think holding onto the iron rod is probably underutilized and if blindness wasn't lurking out there, more priesthood bearers would be inclined to hold on tightly to that iron rod.

I'm just in one of my moods about people who use ridicule a bit too much, in my arbitrary view. I am sure that I dish that out from time to time as well (especially when it comes to my friend SU's posts) but ridicule can sometimes be very mean-spirited and a real wet blanket on discussion. And that bugs me. No preaching, just a mini-vent.