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“And now, as pertaining to this perfect atonement, wrought by the shedding of the blood of God—I testify that it took place in Gethsemane and at Golgotha, and as pertaining to Jesus Christ, I testify that he is the Son of the Living God and was crucified for the sins of the
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I’m a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and as such I believe that Joseph Smith Jr. was a prophet of God.
I’m under no illusion that everyone believes this or that they will, but what I do find funny is how many people think that I must be completely and
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I remember my first day in the MTC. I was eating dinner with my district when one of the leaders, possibly the MTC President, stood up to address us. His remarks were relatively short, and I only remember one thing that he said, but that one thing he said was impressed so deeply
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“As for me, I find some wisdom in liberalism, some wisdom in conservatism, and much truth in intellectualism—but I find no salvation in any of them.” - Dallin H. Oaks
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Today is the anniversary of the martyrdom of Joseph Smith the prophet, who sealed his testimony of The Book of Mormon with his blood.
Praise to the man who communed with Jehovah!
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I’m still reeling a bit from President Nelson’s address. I don’t think I’ve ever heard him be so direct and forthright.
His words sank deep into my heart in a way that I’ve rarely felt before. Suffice it to say that he truly is a prophet of God.
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Utah if Mormons didn’t exist.
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“Friendship is one of the grand fundamental principles of 'Mormonism'.” - President Joseph Smith
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The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ
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Easiest $900 a day I’d ever make.
If someone gave you $1000 a day to never drink alcohol again/ever, would you do it?
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I need to go to the temple far more frequently and consistently.
I doubt I’m alone in that feeling.
"Here is my promise. Nothing will help you more to hold fast to the iron rod than worshipping in the temple as regularly as your circumstances permit. Nothing will protect you more as you encounter the world’s mists of darkness. Nothing will bolster your testimony of the Lord
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Happy 99th birthday to President Russell M. Nelson! He is indeed a prophet, seer and revelator, and the only man on earth authorized to exercise all Priesthood keys. I can’t wait to hear from him again in a few weeks.
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“Eat your vitamin pills. Get your rest. It’s going to be exciting!” - President Russell M. Nelson
Today, Tuesday, March 5, 2024, the responsibility and ownership for the Kirtland Temple, several historic buildings in Nauvoo, and various manuscripts and artifacts officially transferred from Community of Christ to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for an
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Easy.
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Joseph Smith would agree with you, as would every Latter-day Saint on earth.
The last time I checked,
Jesus Christ is our Lord.
Not Joseph Smith.
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This might be the most clear doctrine emphasized during General Conference, but unfortunately, judging from my timeline today, people still just don’t get it or, more likely, don’t want to:
“Without the sealings that create eternal families and link generations here and
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🧵The claim comes up on Twitter very consistently that “Mormons aren’t Christian”. I’m well aware that any response I make will most likely not make a difference to those who promulgate such claims, but I do want to make our stance on the divinity of Christ very clear. The
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Being baptized for the dead is one of the coolest aspects of our religion and probably my favorite work to do in the temple.
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“Youth and young adults are not less active or leaving the Church in higher numbers than in the past, as has been widely circulated.…The percentage of church participation for the rising generation shows a continuous upward trend.” - Quentin L. Cook, per tonight’s YSA Devotional
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So much projection.
These guys can’t comprehend enjoying a piece of media that doesn’t align with all of their political views, so they assume all the rest of us are the same. No one is oblivious to the left wing messages of most media, we just enjoy the products in spite of
So.
You finally figured out what The Boys is about
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“Any addiction—be it gaming, gambling, debt, drugs, alcohol, anger, pornography, sex, or even food—offends God. Why? Because your obsession becomes your god. You look to it rather than to Him for solace.” - President Russell M. Nelson
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This is my final piece on the whole Tim Ballard situation:
I trust Elder Ballard infinitely more than Tim Ballard, and this shouldn’t be controversial for any member of the church.
Do you really think that infiltrators in the church have secretly found a way to malign Mr.
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Yep, those guys with all their fortunes living it up on their private islands.
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President Russell M. Nelson
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Every time I log on here I’m just reminded that strict obedience to the Law of Chastity would likely solve half the world’s problems.
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President Brigham Young on persecution:
“Every time you kick “Mormonism” you kick it upstairs; you never kick it downstairs. The Lord Almighty so orders it.”
“Every time they persecute and try to overcome this people, they elevate us, weaken their own hands, and strengthen the
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The best thing about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is that it’s true.
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“It isn't as bad as you sometimes think it is. It all works out. Don't worry. I say that to myself every morning. It all works out in the end. Put your trust in God, and move forward with faith and confidence in the future. The Lord will not forsake us.” - Gordon B. Hinckley
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Abstinence does work for all kids, actually.
@Manhattva
Give us a lesson on how you’d teach your kids about sex… abstinence doesn’t work for ALL KIDS and not everyone is Mormon…
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I hate to break this to you, but there are more members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints outside of the United States than there are in it, and that number is only going to continue growing.
@RykerJackson97
Thank God Mormonism has no presence outside of America, it’s mostly contained to the mountains
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The First Presidency sent out this letter today.
Wear your temple garments.
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“The equality of God is not equal outcomes for all, but equal opportunity for all.” - President Dallin H. Oaks
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“I say to the Latter-day Saints, all we have to do is learn of God. Let the liars lie on, and the swearers swear on, and they will go to perdition. All we have to do is go onward and upward, and keep the commandments of our Father and God; and He will confound our enemies.” -
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Not going into detail, but after an experience this morning I just wanted to testify to you that the atonement of Jesus Christ is very, very real and fundamentally transformational.
The Lord wants to heal us, and all He asks in exchange is for us to turn to Him.
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BYU not sending out a pride month tweet is them doing the right thing.
Ok I’ll be the BYU fan to say it. It’s embarrassing the school/athletic department won’t send a Pride month tweet. I know why.. I’m not dumb. I know I support a team that has values I don’t align with.. but I keep hoping one day they’ll do the right thing.
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It’s funny how often I see this attitude:
“Mormons are the kindest, but…”
“Mormons are the smartest, but…”
“Mormons are the most family-oriented, but…”
These guys simply can’t accept that we develop these traits because of our religion, and not in spite of it.
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“My dear brothers and sisters, the joy we feel has little to do with the circumstances of our lives and everything to do with the focus of our lives.” - President Russell M. Nelson
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The collective amnesia people display regarding Romney’s 2012 presidential bid is insane.
I was only 15 but I remember it vividly:
Joe Biden saying he’d reinstitute slavery, the ridiculousness of “binders full of women”, the animal abuse charges…
It wasn’t the golden age of
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The entrance to the Taylorsville Utah Temple has taken shape.
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I’m always amazed at how many people think baptisms for the dead results in the deceased “becoming Mormon”.
That’s not at all what happens. There is no change on any public record, we don’t even consider it a guarantee of them being baptized, we simply understand that the
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Elder Bruce R. McConkie’s final testimony:
“And now, as pertaining to this perfect atonement, wrought by the shedding of the blood of God—I testify that it took place in Gethsemane and at Golgotha, and as pertaining to Jesus Christ, I testify that he is the Son of the Living God
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A bird’s eye view of the nearly completed Tallahassee Florida Temple:
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“The best antidote I know for worry is work. The best cure for weariness is the challenge of helping someone who is even more tired. One of the great ironies of life is this: He or she who serves almost always benefits more than he or she who is served.” - Gordon B. Hinckley
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The church’s decision to disassociate from the BSA is vindicated more and more every day.
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First, Kolob is not a planet, it’s a star.
Second, there is zero mention of Kolob in the temple endowment.
Is it too much to ask anti-Mormons to get basic facts straight?
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“I leave you my witness and testimony that I know that Jesus is the Christ. He is our Savior, our Redeemer. He is our best friend. In the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen.” - President M. Russell Ballard (October 2023)
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I'm returning for a moment because official photographs of the Red Cliffs Utah Temple were just released and I couldn't miss posting them here:
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“Why should we worry about what others think of us, do we have more confidence in their opinions than we do our own?” - President Brigham Young
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When I was 15 I home taught Elder Uchtdorf. It was pretty intimidating at first, but he was so nice that by the time we started talking everything was fine lol.
It was a little awkward, though; trying to teach him about the First Presidency message he wrote in the Ensign. 😅
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KSL’s been intensely biased in favor of the left for a number of years now, but this is the first time I can remember them outright lying.
It’s disappointing.
No evidence of 'furries' in Nebo School District despite allegations, social media firestorm
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The following is an excerpt from a speech new BYU President Shane Reese delivered a few weeks ago entitled “Quick to Observe”. It looks to me like he’s the perfect man for the job:
“Speaking from this rostrum two years ago Elder Jeffrey R. Holland stressed the importance of
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“The Family: A Proclamation to the World” was first read by President Gordon B. Hinckley 28 years ago today.
The truths contained in that document were obvious when it was first unveiled, but prophets can see around corners and they warned us of the confusion we see today.
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🧵It’s always funny to see people claim the church is dying. First we saw it in newspapers, then everyone thought the internet would spell our doom, then YouTube, now TikTok. It’s all the same song and dance. Here are some hilarious examples from yesteryear to now:
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Huh, it looks like the English Protestants and Roman Catholics are arguing about which religion will revitalize America again.
They have no idea…
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Rome Italy Temple facts:
- The Rome Italy Temple was the thirteenth temple built on the continent of Europe and the first built in the country of Italy.
- The Rome Italy Temple was built on the site of an Italian villetta, which had served for a time as an apartment for
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🧵Yeah, a lot of trans activists are just straight up evil people and I’m tired of pretending they’re not.
The following are all quote tweets you can find on this post alone, and these are far from all of them:
Transgender woman guns down ‘parents’ in Utah home, sparking massive manhunt: police
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Posts like this always fascinate me because I just can’t fathom such deep seated resentment and insecurity.
The idea of burning any religion’s scripture is repulsive to me, whether it’s the Bible, the Quran, or the Bhagavad Gita.
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This was just pointed out to me and I wanted to share because I thought it was really interesting.
Mosiah 10 explains what the tradition of the Lamanites was, and fundamentally it was a crippling victim mentality.
Seeing ourselves as victims is detrimental to our spirituality.
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“If the Devil says you cannot pray when you are angry, tell him it is none of his business, and pray until that species of insanity is dispelled and serenity is restored to the mind.” - President Brigham Young
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Joseph Smith is one of the most influential men who ever lived, and this is true whether you believe his claims or not.
There was a lot of religious fervor and new Christian movements in early 19th century America, but the only one that has grown into a major worldwide religion
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“To be offended is a choice we make; it is not a condition inflicted or imposed upon us by someone or something else.” - Elder David A. Bednar
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“If we are serious about our discipleship, Jesus will eventually request each of us to do those very things which are most difficult for us to do.” - Neal A. Maxwell
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“In all of living, have much fun and laughter. Life is to be enjoyed, not just endured.” - President Gordon B. Hinckley
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“The men and women, who desire to obtain seats in the celestial kingdom, will find that they must battle everyday.” - President Brigham Young
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Every time an evangelical goes on a rant about how much he hates our doctrine it becomes obvious just how little he has to offer me.
I already have the truth. I know where I came from, I know why I’m here and I know where I’m going. I understand the purpose of life.
I’ve known
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“Truth revealed from heaven is worth more than all the notions of men.” - President Joseph Smith
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“The standard is clear. If something we think, see, hear, or do distances us from the Holy Ghost, then we should stop thinking, seeing, hearing, or doing that thing.” - David A. Bednar
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I wish I was joking, but I’m not. This is the Black Menaces guy’s issue with the church in his own words:
“To be black in the Mormon church you have to, you have to expel blackness from you because Mormonism teaches that being as close to whiteness as possible is to be as holy
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What? The Black Menaces guy hates BYU and the church?
Whoever could have guessed such a thing?
This is such a shock.
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Funny, I haven’t seen the nationwide promotion of Book of Mormon story hour, LDS Equity Initiatives in every level of government, or compelled speech laws regarding my religion.
When these things become a reality, maybe you’ll have a point about me “forcing” my lifestyle on you.
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“Let us here observe, that a religion that does not require the sacrifice of all things, never has power sufficient to produce the faith necessary unto life and salvation.” - President Joseph Smith
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“Never take counsel from those who do not believe.” - President Russell M. Nelson
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The Supreme Court has betrayed democracy. Its members including Jackson, Kagan and Sotomayor have proved themselves inept at reading comprehension. And collectively the "court" has shown itself to be corrupt and illegitimate.
It must be dissolved.
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This stained-glass window in the Layton Utah Temple, entitled “The Resurrection”, was purchased from a United Presbyterian Church in Armenia, New York.
It was crafted circa 1915.
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“God wants for us a radical reorientation of our selfish and prideful impulses, the eviction of the natural man, for us to ‘go, and sin no more.’” - Elder Patrick Kearon
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Is…Kari Lake a member of the church?
I had an incredible time at the Lehi Days Rodeo on the beautiful grounds of the local Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
I have so much love for both the pioneer heritage and LDS family culture.
Fighting to restore the family in Arizona's East Valley is one of my top
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Yeah, I did all that for 2 years.
No women.
No alcohol.
No drugs.
No smoking.
No partying.
No entertainment.
No video games.
No junk food.
Everything preventing men from growing has been removed at this camp.
Could you do it?
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Washington D.C. Temple facts:
- The Washington D.C. Temple was the first temple built in the Eastern United States.
- The Washington D.C. Temple was the first temple to feature six spires since the construction of the Salt Lake Temple, which inspired the design.
- Soaring to a
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I’m so grateful to be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ. Eternally grateful.
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A beautiful photo of the Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Temple as seen on a foggy day:
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The Cathedral of the Madeleine is beautiful, but it’s obviously not the most beautiful in Utah, let alone Salt Lake.
44. Utah: The Cathedral of the Madeleine, Salt Lake City (1909)
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is true, and being a member of it is the greatest blessing in my life.
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lol, lmao
The thumbnail’s got the barbed wire fence and everything. 😂
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A god? No.
A man who communes with God and makes known His will to us? Yes.
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“No one of us can survive in the world of today, much less what it will become, without personal inspiration.” - Boyd K. Packer
“In coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost.”
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