October 2011
Mormonism in the Hot Seat: Blacks and the...
The common argument that attempts to link Mormonism with racism is a favorite among anti-Mormon scholars and critics. It goes something like this: Since blacks were once excluded from participating in the LDS priesthood and temple ordinances, the Mormon faith must therefore be racist and untrue.
The reason these accusations are unfair and improperly argued is that they seek to dethrone a...
Many miracles unfolding around us are picked up by...
The Willingness to Receive
“…they shall return again to their own place, to enjoy that which they are willing to receive, because they were not willing to enjoy that which they might have received.” (Section 88:32)
Once upon a time there lived a boy who liked a girl and who liked her so much that he often got nervous inside and spiritually sweated a thousand seas just to keep her interested.
He was a jester of sorts. And...
"Basically ... out of all the ridiculous religion...
optimisto:
- Trey Parker
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Substituting one mythology for another.
(DMS)
It's Raining In Love
I don’t know what it is,
but I distrust myself
when I start to like a girl
a lot.
It makes me nervous.
I don’t say the right things
or perhaps I start
to examine,
evaluate,
compute
what I am saying.
If I say, “Do you think it’s going to rain?”
and she says, “I don’t know,”
I start thinking : Does she really like me?
In other words
I get a...
Describing Spirituality →
abodhisattva:
donamajicshow replied to your post:
There is no way of describing spirituality in straightforward language. The moment you say anything about it you inevitably fall back on a remix of old, recycled metaphors. I’m curious however if we can change that…
I don’t entirely agree with the first sentence. I think spirituality is difficult to describe due to our current discourse...
“The moment of awakening may be marked
by an outburst of laughter,
but this is...”
– Thich Nhat Hanh, Zen Keys (via heartmindspirit)
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Dance →
“CRUNCH. One minute you’re biting into a juicy apple and the next, you’re toothless! An old man is enjoying a snack on the porch when he hears the scream of his wife facing this very situation. He expects a regular trip to the dentist but she has other plans. The ensuing struggle to dissuade her from putting her tooth into a big tub of super glue leads to an elaborate...
Drive (2011)
A solitary figure with no name or background information stares with muted expression.
He’s unusually quiet. Unusually sweet-seeming.
Spends most of his time communicating through fleeting smiles or coy grimaces.
Something bubbles beneath the surface.
Something curious…
You can’t quite put your finger on.
He’s inexplicable though methodical, calm though authoritative, giving sway to a feeling...
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WatchDonaMajicShow SkyDives
I think I found my new drug!
DonaMajicShow Skydives
Yep, I finally faced my fear, kept my eyes open, and enjoyed one hell of a ride from a 15,000 ft drop-zone (yeah, that’s higher than Mt. Whitney) amidst the breathtaking sights of Cayonlands National Park, Moab Utah.
It was more than I could imagine: the sensation of total freedom, the epitome of utter weightlessness.
Some people complain about how short the ride actually is. Or how...
The Word "God"
The word God has become empty of meaning through thousands of years of misuse. I use it sometimes, but I do so sparingly. By misuse, I mean that people who have never even glimpsed the realm of the sacred, the infinite vastness behind the word, use it with great conviction, as if they knew what they are talking about. Or they argue against it, as if they knew what it is that they are denying. This...
