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  1. J

    Are Blood Transfusions Really Life Saving?

    But then Leviticus also tells the Biblical follower that they may not partake of shellfish or pork. If you are Jewish, you would not still eat those products. Furthermore, Jews may not eat the hind end of a cow. Only from roughly the middle ribs are allowed per their laws. IE: Kosher...
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    Are Blood Transfusions Really Life Saving?

    No, not at this time however, cannibalism has a long and sordid history. Many cultures of antiquity were reputed to have eaten humans: Mayans, etc. Additionally, as some survivalist stories have been told, in times of extreme need, people will eat people to live. And while people with...
  3. J

    Are Blood Transfusions Really Life Saving?

    The issue of blood-less surgeries is entirely dependent on the type of surgery. For example, a lap chole is done by laser with three insertion points, none of which require an open approach, unless problems arise. OTOH, open heart surgery always, or at least 99% require blood to be given...
  4. J

    Are Blood Transfusions Really Life Saving?

    There are definitely risks associated with a blood transfusion. However, there are also risks associated with an NS infusion. What if the patient is hypernatremic? Perhaps with a sodium level of over 5 mEq. Even a 1/2 NS infusion could be lethal. In addition, there is the risk of...
  5. J

    Jesus reveals ban on LGBTs to LDS elder apostle Russell M. Nelson

    Seriously? One need only read the racist and prejudiced rhetoric that spews from the mouth of Trump is to see how people attack, wrongly I might add, the Muslim faith. I don't see Christians as being attacked in this manner anywhere near as much as Islam and its faith.
  6. J

    Jesus reveals ban on LGBTs to LDS elder apostle Russell M. Nelson

    What of those Christian churches that disagree with what your prophets state? Are they, too, wrong or worse, 'ignorant' of the Teachings? Furthermore, many faiths today continue to have people who have revelations from God, or so they say. Are they too, wrong? This is the slippery slope of...
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    Jesus reveals ban on LGBTs to LDS elder apostle Russell M. Nelson

    While I would not use the word hypocrite, this is exactly what I was trying to say to Prestor John, which then he stated I was 'ignorant'. Apparently, you are also 'ignorant' to what Christ taught. Its fascinating to me that one can read a passage and glean very different views and those who...
  8. J

    Jesus reveals ban on LGBTs to LDS elder apostle Russell M. Nelson

    Several points: 1, I have never called you or anything you have had to say 'ignorant'. I have expressed my opinion on what Christ taught and what I find to be a misrepresentation of what Christ taught by your leaders. Again, this is MY opinion and nothing more. I am calling them wrong only...
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    Jesus reveals ban on LGBTs to LDS elder apostle Russell M. Nelson

    I respect that this is what you believe and you feel that anyone wishing to become a member of your faith should believe in and uphold these beliefs. I am a firm believer in honesty so I would be forced to agree with you that they should believe as you do, if they wish to join your faith...
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    Jesus reveals ban on LGBTs to LDS elder apostle Russell M. Nelson

    Have you ever heard of Helena Blavatsky? Fascinating woman who started a lesser known 'faith' known as Theosophy. This faith is not as much a faith as a path, with the emphasis on introspection and education, as well as personal relationships with God. Ms. Blavatsky was the conduit for two...
  11. J

    Jesus reveals ban on LGBTs to LDS elder apostle Russell M. Nelson

    But is that not exactly what your Elders are saying that God has done? In the OP, it was stated that these Elders saw what was doctrine then and now have 'changed their minds' and are stating that it is God who has changed God's mind. How can anyone have the temerity to speak for God? I mean...
  12. J

    Jesus reveals ban on LGBTs to LDS elder apostle Russell M. Nelson

    Several points here. You state that your position is hard for others to accept then go on to say that it is true. How so? How is it true for me? In a word, its not. You believe what you believe and that is fine but I do not. Does that automatically make me wrong? No, it does not. It...
  13. J

    Jesus reveals ban on LGBTs to LDS elder apostle Russell M. Nelson

    No, not all of 'we' struggle with a manmade concept such as sin. Until one can prove there is such a thing, I will continue to follow my Buddhist path and see those mistakes I have made in this life as lessons. I learn from them and then, if I am truly following my path, I refrain from making...
  14. J

    Jesus reveals ban on LGBTs to LDS elder apostle Russell M. Nelson

    I understand what your message is. The problem for me is that I do not believe in sin. What is sin? IMO, and I mean no disrespect to your views, sin is a contrived term that is meant to keep people toeing the line. Can you really define the term when over the centuries, the term itself has...
  15. J

    Jesus reveals ban on LGBTs to LDS elder apostle Russell M. Nelson

    Sigh...I judge no one. What I am asking is this: Christ taught that followers of His faith are to love all others, and to try to see the fault within themselves before seeing same in others. Yet, here, you have a group of men damning another group, which is very much different than what they...
  16. J

    Jesus reveals ban on LGBTs to LDS elder apostle Russell M. Nelson

    You believe that your Church has done nothing wrong but no one can directly speak for God. And please sir, I have been polite to you from the start. Calling me ignorant is against the Terms of Service. I ask you politely to refrain if you would be so kind. I make no false accusations against...
  17. J

    Jesus reveals ban on LGBTs to LDS elder apostle Russell M. Nelson

    Yes, of course you are free to believe whatever you like. Here is the thing though. These men have an agenda. Have you never seen a group of men or women who got together and made some proclamation and then stated it was divine or some such? The KKK comes to mind as one easily thought of...
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    Jesus reveals ban on LGBTs to LDS elder apostle Russell M. Nelson

    I believe you are, from my studies in this area and other faiths. The Pope is seen as the fisherman of Christ. IOW, he is a direct connection to God through his elevation to the Popehood. the college of Cardinals are locked away in The Sistene Chapel and then are believed to be inspired by...
  19. J

    Where was the Jerusalem Temple?

    I am trying to understand the reason for the responses I have read from you so far. ThePainfulTruth presented an intriguing look at the possibility...note that word please...for an alternative place for these religious temples. He did not place any particular emphasis on one faith over the...
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    Jesus reveals ban on LGBTs to LDS elder apostle Russell M. Nelson

    And what words would those be? The ones about loving ones neighbor or the ones about suffering the little children? Would those be the words about removing the splinter in one's own eyes before trying to cast disparagement on others? What words of comfort could you offer to a gay person when...
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