tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90542292011-06-07T23:16:57.276-07:00This blog contains news about the LDS Church and/or members of the Church from around the world, as well as my personal perspective on matters LDS. I welcome your comments and look forward to a positive, uplifting exchange of ideas.Kelly Knightnoreply@blogger.comBlogger231100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054229.post-1121662612208226102005-07-17T21:52:00.000-07:002007-01-03T00:38:27.546-07:00

Suzan,You open your latest article, Diebold and the Mormon Mason Handshake with the following statement:“Diebold, the Ohio computer election systems manufacturer, remains under a cloud regarding irregularities in its tabulation of the 2004 US presidential vote, which led to the reinstalling of George W. Bush. So it may be productive to explore what appears to be a significant Diebold-Mormon link,

Kelly Knightnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054229.post-1115267683727581722005-05-04T21:26:00.000-07:002005-05-04T21:34:43.733-07:00

Years ago, I took the opportunity to spend several months responding to questions and the like from non-Mormons and anti-Mormons. A thread on the "Times and Seasons" website reminded me of this, and I have decided to have another go at it. Quite frankly, the digging and searching, reading and pondering, really bolstered my testimony, increased my knowledge, and strengthened my resolve to be a

Kelly Knightnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054229.post-1114563665069693412005-04-26T17:59:00.000-07:002005-04-26T18:03:51.153-07:00

Article Last Updated: 04/26/2005 12:51:12 AMMinistry files suit over Web sitesLighthouse: The group says a pro-LDS foundation is infringing on its trademarks By Pamela Manson The Salt Lake TribuneA Salt Lake City organization that is critical of the LDS Church filed suit Monday accusing a pro-Mormon foundation of trademark infringement and unfair competition. The suit by Utah Lighthouse Ministry

Kelly Knightnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054229.post-1114470847131577322005-04-25T16:12:00.000-07:002005-04-25T16:16:13.296-07:00

This is what can happen when opposites come together. Good job and kudos’ to all involved.Mormon, gay advocates compromise on Hawaii housing discrimination billTara Godvin- THE ASSOCIATED PRESSHONOLULU -- When local gay rights activists decided they needed to put through a law this year protecting the housing rights of gay and transsexual people, they looked for help from an unexpected source --

Kelly Knightnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054229.post-1113926874964173942005-04-19T09:07:00.000-07:002006-07-26T06:02:19.653-07:00

This has nothing to do with anything LDS, but it gave me a good chuckle and I thought I would pass it along.Subject: Accident Report Possibly the funniest story in a long while. This is a bricklayer's accident report, which was printed in the newsletter of the Australian equivalent of the Workers' Compensation board. This is a true story.Had this guy died, he'd have received a Darwin Award for

Kelly Knightnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054229.post-1113653216954868382005-04-16T05:03:00.000-07:002005-04-16T05:09:24.413-07:00

From the Jerusalem Post:Jewish and Mormon leaders avoided a potential crisis in relations after a meeting this week over the practice of proxy baptisms for deceased Jews. Although the meeting produced little in the way of practical results, participants from both sides told The Jerusalem Post that the meeting was deeply emotional and ultimately fruitful, with both sides coming away with a deeper

Kelly Knightnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054229.post-1113537488428409182005-04-14T20:56:00.000-07:002005-04-14T20:58:08.430-07:00

More dialogue on baptisms for the dead between Jews and Mormons. Come back and share your thoughts.

Kelly Knightnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054229.post-1113165867656087582005-04-10T13:42:00.000-07:002005-04-10T13:44:27.656-07:00

Baptisms for deceased Jews alive and well? I would love to hear your comments.

Kelly Knightnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054229.post-1113165593595099932005-04-10T13:38:00.000-07:002005-04-10T13:39:53.596-07:00

Great article on the influence being generated by well-placed, powerful members of the Church

Kelly Knightnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054229.post-1108308225390238902005-02-13T08:21:00.000-07:002005-02-13T08:23:45.390-07:00

I found the linked column by Robert Kirby quite humorous, and thought you might enjoy. Please feel free to come back here and comment.

Kelly Knightnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054229.post-1108137623865852362005-02-11T08:37:00.001-07:002005-02-11T09:00:23.866-07:00

I was thinking one day, as I am wont to do, and I thought "wait a minute. If Joseph Smith was married to all those young beautiful women, where are all the kids?" I did a little amateur research and came up with nothing. Nada. Stories about Joseph's attraction and attractive-ness to women, but no progeny. None.Hmmm...I don't think so. I researched a little further. It appears that many of

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I grew up in an aubisve and brutal home,not knowing much of the normal love a child should feel. Consequetnly, I didn't understand God. I saw Him as punitive. I thought if I was perfect enough and different enough from my parent, I might earn His respect, if not his affection. So I wonder a lot what God is like. Is He nice? Is He really mean enough to kill children by bears for making of

annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11956235469622711800noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054229.post-1107908476767099582005-02-08T17:05:00.000-07:002005-02-08T17:44:37.900-07:00

When I sit down in front of the TV, if I don't like what I see, I get to change the channel or, heaven forbid, turn the TV off! If I turn the radio on in the car while I drive home from work, and I don't like what I hear, I get to change the channel, or turn the radio off! Now, let me paint a little different scenario. I went out for lunch today, dished up a wonderful plate full of broiled fish

Kelly Knightnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054229.post-1107785677404354602005-02-08T07:08:00.000-07:002005-02-08T06:17:58.396-07:00

This article in the Salt Lake Tribune discusses the mixing of religion and politics, and whether or not the LDS Church wields an unreasonably big stick when it comes to matters of morality and legislation. Personally, I believe that politicians who happen to be members of the LDS Church act in such a manner as to conform to their personally life style, and when they vote on any particular issue,

Kelly Knightnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054229.post-1106650496661257012005-01-25T03:54:00.000-07:002005-02-01T16:38:43.173-07:00

There is a worthwhile discussion going on at Times and Seasons.org regarding the nature of, and what constitutes, scripture. I thought I would add here what I posted there. The Restoration of Major Doctrines through Joseph Smith: Priesthood, the Word of God, and the Temple” by Donald Q. Cannon, Larry E. Dahl, and John W. Welch, Ensign, Feb. 1989, 7, we read the following: “In addition to

Kelly Knightnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054229.post-1106532747032208322005-01-23T19:04:00.000-07:002005-01-23T19:12:27.033-07:00

The other day in priesthood meeting, we were discussing the power of blessings, and the right way to administer them. Although I will be the first to admit that not every blessing I offer comes to pass, there are many times that I have absolutely felt the presence of the Holy Spirit, and knew that I was nothing more than a conduit for the Lord. During this conversation, we talked about the fact

Kelly Knightnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054229.post-1106267703788200722005-01-20T17:34:00.000-07:002005-01-20T17:35:03.790-07:00

I happened upon a conversation today between the Bible Answerman, Hank Hannaagraff of the Christian Research Institute and a caller to his radio show. I joined in in the middle, but what I heard was intriguing. Apparently the caller had asked Hank about passages that are found in the King James Version of the Bible, but are not found in the NIV Bible. Hank’s answer went something like this: “

Kelly Knightnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054229.post-1106195042008593172005-01-19T21:23:00.000-07:002005-11-15T19:27:08.890-07:00

I have never been a great home teacher. Even when I was the bishop of the ward, Home Teaching was one of my more difficult challenges. I don’t know why, really. I love the members; I care about their salvation and progress. Heck, when I get there I usually even enjoy the conversation.Take tonight for instance. I home teach with my wife, and we visited with a couple new to our “route”, but dear

Kelly Knightnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054229.post-1106099575565906412005-01-18T18:11:00.000-07:002005-01-18T18:52:55.566-07:00

A friend at work told me that other day that the Church split his stake, his bishop was called to the new stake presidency, and he was called as bishop. He then told me he was sure he would be asking for my advice. I told him that up to one year I would be happy to share my experience, but beyond that he was on his own. My term as a bishop was one year to the Sunday, when the Church sent most

Kelly Knightnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054229.post-1100361958977002802004-11-13T08:58:00.000-07:002004-11-13T09:06:57.140-07:00

One of the creeds of modern christianity is the notion that we are guilty somehow for the sins of Adam and Eve. Joseph Smith taught clearly "that man will be punished for his own sins, and not for Adam's transgression.". (Articles of Faith: 2) What does that mean as far as understanding correct doctrine? It means that I am free of the guilt associated with Adam, and have only my own sins of

Kelly Knightnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054229.post-1100093815011368872004-11-10T06:35:00.000-07:002004-11-10T06:42:05.060-07:00

"Now is the time for each of us to work toward our personal conversion, toward becoming what our Heavenly Father desires us to become." —Elder Dallin H. Oaks Ensign, Nov. 2000, 33

Kelly Knightnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054229.post-1100093231854500452004-11-10T06:16:00.000-07:002004-11-10T06:41:28.500-07:00

I have often heard leaders of the Christian world talk about the "essential doctrines", and how the church cannot be divided on these matters. It is okay to have "in-house" debates about such matters as baptism, and sacraments, but amongst those professing to be Christian, they must accept the essentials. These essentials include the trinity, sola scriptura, etc.. I thought I would share over

Kelly Knightnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054229.post-1099844535424317952004-11-07T09:15:00.000-07:002004-11-07T09:22:15.423-07:00

...to MyLatter-DayblogSpot! There is much to be said about the LDS Church, it's doctrines, principles, the Standard Works, the works of the Church, and the works and service of it's members around the world. Some of what you read here will be my musings on the weekly Gospel Doctrine lessons (I teach the Young Adult GD class in my ward); some will be on the events I participate in; some will be

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