O:9:"MagpieRSS":23:{s:6:"parser";i:0;s:12:"current_item";a:0:{}s:5:"items";a:20:{i:0;a:10:{s:5:"title";s:88:"Comment on A Letter to the Treasury from the LDS First Presidency in 1941 by Lew Jeppson";s:4:"link";s:110:"http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/a-letter-to-the-treasury-from-the-lds-first-presidency-in-1941#comment-836552";s:2:"dc";a:1:{s:7:"creator";s:11:"Lew Jeppson";}s:7:"pubdate";s:31:"Thu, 20 Dec 2018 21:24:21 +0000";s:4:"guid";s:55:"http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/?p=1288#comment-836552";s:11:"description";s:180:"I have long been aware of this material.  It shows why socialists like myself are not welcome in the Church.  Even democrats like my late mother, a devoted member, are not welcome.";s:7:"content";a:1:{s:7:"encoded";s:188:"<p>I have long been aware of this material.  It shows why socialists like myself are not welcome in the Church.  Even democrats like my late mother, a devoted member, are not welcome.</p>
";}s:7:"summary";s:180:"I have long been aware of this material.  It shows why socialists like myself are not welcome in the Church.  Even democrats like my late mother, a devoted member, are not welcome.";s:12:"atom_content";s:188:"<p>I have long been aware of this material.  It shows why socialists like myself are not welcome in the Church.  Even democrats like my late mother, a devoted member, are not welcome.</p>
";s:14:"date_timestamp";i:1545341061;}i:1;a:10:{s:5:"title";s:57:"Comment on Breaking the Law to Enforce the Law by Jerry W";s:4:"link";s:83:"http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/breaking-the-law-to-enforce-the-law#comment-836338";s:2:"dc";a:1:{s:7:"creator";s:7:"Jerry W";}s:7:"pubdate";s:31:"Wed, 19 Dec 2018 20:48:33 +0000";s:4:"guid";s:54:"http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/?p=754#comment-836338";s:11:"description";s:135:"Is it legal for a cop to park illegally for the sole purpose of catching speeders? I was told this morning that they can in fact do so.";s:7:"content";a:1:{s:7:"encoded";s:143:"<p>Is it legal for a cop to park illegally for the sole purpose of catching speeders? I was told this morning that they can in fact do so.</p>
";}s:7:"summary";s:135:"Is it legal for a cop to park illegally for the sole purpose of catching speeders? I was told this morning that they can in fact do so.";s:12:"atom_content";s:143:"<p>Is it legal for a cop to park illegally for the sole purpose of catching speeders? I was told this morning that they can in fact do so.</p>
";s:14:"date_timestamp";i:1545252513;}i:2;a:10:{s:5:"title";s:63:"Comment on America: The Most Wicked Nation on Earth by Machello";s:4:"link";s:87:"http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/america-the-most-wicked-nation-on-earth#comment-832780";s:2:"dc";a:1:{s:7:"creator";s:8:"Machello";}s:7:"pubdate";s:31:"Wed, 05 Dec 2018 07:40:28 +0000";s:4:"guid";s:55:"http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/?p=2857#comment-832780";s:11:"description";s:632:"O boy. Missing the root completely. Let me put it simple. There are two thieves next to Christ. If the Christ was not there between them both would have been the subject to annihilation out of existence itself for ever and ever and ever. However, listen closely “both are thieves”. Every one on the earth is a thief that tries to steal the ‘divinity’ of right and wrong set by the Almighty One Himself. Only Christ and those that the Almighty directly anoints blameless are not thieves. Leave the power games to the power hungry. They will destroy each other over and over and over again from the one generation to the next.";s:7:"content";a:1:{s:7:"encoded";s:640:"<p>O boy. Missing the root completely. Let me put it simple. There are two thieves next to Christ. If the Christ was not there between them both would have been the subject to annihilation out of existence itself for ever and ever and ever. However, listen closely “both are thieves”. Every one on the earth is a thief that tries to steal the ‘divinity’ of right and wrong set by the Almighty One Himself. Only Christ and those that the Almighty directly anoints blameless are not thieves. Leave the power games to the power hungry. They will destroy each other over and over and over again from the one generation to the next.</p>
";}s:7:"summary";s:632:"O boy. Missing the root completely. Let me put it simple. There are two thieves next to Christ. If the Christ was not there between them both would have been the subject to annihilation out of existence itself for ever and ever and ever. However, listen closely “both are thieves”. Every one on the earth is a thief that tries to steal the ‘divinity’ of right and wrong set by the Almighty One Himself. Only Christ and those that the Almighty directly anoints blameless are not thieves. Leave the power games to the power hungry. They will destroy each other over and over and over again from the one generation to the next.";s:12:"atom_content";s:640:"<p>O boy. Missing the root completely. Let me put it simple. There are two thieves next to Christ. If the Christ was not there between them both would have been the subject to annihilation out of existence itself for ever and ever and ever. However, listen closely “both are thieves”. Every one on the earth is a thief that tries to steal the ‘divinity’ of right and wrong set by the Almighty One Himself. Only Christ and those that the Almighty directly anoints blameless are not thieves. Leave the power games to the power hungry. They will destroy each other over and over and over again from the one generation to the next.</p>
";s:14:"date_timestamp";i:1543995628;}i:3;a:10:{s:5:"title";s:119:"Comment on The Forgotten Story of Thanksgiving by 127: Thanksgiving is about avoiding socialism | Society and the State";s:4:"link";s:83:"http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/the-forgotten-story-of-thanksgiving#comment-831292";s:2:"dc";a:1:{s:7:"creator";s:74:"127: Thanksgiving is about avoiding socialism &#124; Society and the State";}s:7:"pubdate";s:31:"Wed, 28 Nov 2018 23:08:56 +0000";s:4:"guid";s:55:"http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/?p=2058#comment-831292";s:11:"description";s:72:"[&#8230;] The Forgotten Story of Thanksgiving by Connor Boyack [&#8230;]";s:7:"content";a:1:{s:7:"encoded";s:80:"<p>[&#8230;] The Forgotten Story of Thanksgiving by Connor Boyack [&#8230;]</p>
";}s:7:"summary";s:72:"[&#8230;] The Forgotten Story of Thanksgiving by Connor Boyack [&#8230;]";s:12:"atom_content";s:80:"<p>[&#8230;] The Forgotten Story of Thanksgiving by Connor Boyack [&#8230;]</p>
";s:14:"date_timestamp";i:1543446536;}i:4;a:10:{s:5:"title";s:55:"Comment on The Forgotten Story of Thanksgiving by Chris";s:4:"link";s:83:"http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/the-forgotten-story-of-thanksgiving#comment-830631";s:2:"dc";a:1:{s:7:"creator";s:5:"Chris";}s:7:"pubdate";s:31:"Sun, 25 Nov 2018 17:59:19 +0000";s:4:"guid";s:55:"http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/?p=2058#comment-830631";s:11:"description";s:237:"These historical facts may all be true, but they have very little to do with our modern American holiday of Thanksgiving, celebrated on the 4th Thursday in November. 

https://www.patheos.com/blogs/panmankey/2015/11/thanksgiving-myths/";s:7:"content";a:1:{s:7:"encoded";s:346:"<p>These historical facts may all be true, but they have very little to do with our modern American holiday of Thanksgiving, celebrated on the 4th Thursday in November. </p>
<p><a href="https://www.patheos.com/blogs/panmankey/2015/11/thanksgiving-myths/" rel="nofollow">https://www.patheos.com/blogs/panmankey/2015/11/thanksgiving-myths/</a></p>
";}s:7:"summary";s:237:"These historical facts may all be true, but they have very little to do with our modern American holiday of Thanksgiving, celebrated on the 4th Thursday in November. 

https://www.patheos.com/blogs/panmankey/2015/11/thanksgiving-myths/";s:12:"atom_content";s:346:"<p>These historical facts may all be true, but they have very little to do with our modern American holiday of Thanksgiving, celebrated on the 4th Thursday in November. </p>
<p><a href="https://www.patheos.com/blogs/panmankey/2015/11/thanksgiving-myths/" rel="nofollow">https://www.patheos.com/blogs/panmankey/2015/11/thanksgiving-myths/</a></p>
";s:14:"date_timestamp";i:1543168759;}i:5;a:10:{s:5:"title";s:106:"Comment on Abortion: A Property Rights Issue? by 117: A Different Take on Abortion | Society and the State";s:4:"link";s:80:"http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/abortion-a-property-rights-issue#comment-823318";s:2:"dc";a:1:{s:7:"creator";s:62:"117: A Different Take on Abortion &#124; Society and the State";}s:7:"pubdate";s:31:"Fri, 12 Oct 2018 14:25:19 +0000";s:4:"guid";s:55:"http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/?p=2843#comment-823318";s:11:"description";s:72:"[&#8230;] Abortion: A Property Rights Issue?  by Connor Boyack [&#8230;]";s:7:"content";a:1:{s:7:"encoded";s:80:"<p>[&#8230;] Abortion: A Property Rights Issue?  by Connor Boyack [&#8230;]</p>
";}s:7:"summary";s:72:"[&#8230;] Abortion: A Property Rights Issue?  by Connor Boyack [&#8230;]";s:12:"atom_content";s:80:"<p>[&#8230;] Abortion: A Property Rights Issue?  by Connor Boyack [&#8230;]</p>
";s:14:"date_timestamp";i:1539354319;}i:6;a:10:{s:5:"title";s:64:"Comment on Why Does My Church Oppose Medical Marijuana? by Tyler";s:4:"link";s:91:"http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/why-does-my-church-oppose-medical-marijuana#comment-822109";s:2:"dc";a:1:{s:7:"creator";s:5:"Tyler";}s:7:"pubdate";s:31:"Thu, 04 Oct 2018 18:37:35 +0000";s:4:"guid";s:55:"http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/?p=3458#comment-822109";s:11:"description";s:104:"It is very sad to me that so many Latter-Day Saints in power try to force satan&#039;s plan on everyone.";s:7:"content";a:1:{s:7:"encoded";s:113:"<p>It is very sad to me that so many Latter-Day Saints in power try to force satan&#8217;s plan on everyone.</p>
";}s:7:"summary";s:104:"It is very sad to me that so many Latter-Day Saints in power try to force satan&#039;s plan on everyone.";s:12:"atom_content";s:113:"<p>It is very sad to me that so many Latter-Day Saints in power try to force satan&#8217;s plan on everyone.</p>
";s:14:"date_timestamp";i:1538678255;}i:7;a:10:{s:5:"title";s:70:"Comment on A Historical Perspective on Gay Marriage by Natasha Johnson";s:4:"link";s:88:"http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/a-historical-perspective-on-gay-marriage#comment-813427";s:2:"dc";a:1:{s:7:"creator";s:15:"Natasha Johnson";}s:7:"pubdate";s:31:"Sun, 12 Aug 2018 12:11:09 +0000";s:4:"guid";s:88:"http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/a-historical-perspective-on-gay-marriage#comment-813427";s:11:"description";s:3148:"The problem is the concept of marriage, has become distorted by the distorted use of the original meaning from the Latin infinitive word mar?t?re or the Roman derivitive maritatus. These words also have been referenced to mean husband. Remember that the word husband was used to describe breeding between animals or the impregnation of many female animals by one male is called animal husbandry. So, for the purpose of procreating necessary offspring, for the survival, growth and to control unabated behavior of a particular ethnic group of people that &quot;concept&quot; a percepted idea that has been projected and persuaded into a thought by a dominant &quot;race&quot; of people. Words shape our thoughts, ideas our way of life. Words also cast spells which is why it is called spelling. The origin of the word marriage has an unknown origin. Information is spoon feed and easily digested if one is in debilitating stages of consciousness and never go inside oneself to go outside what one has been taught by family and society. I think socialogists call that social conditioning. Even the word reception is subliminally persuading us to accept a concept or an idea that has been repeatedly projected in our current world. Romanticism and the idea of marriage between man and woman started with early European rulers and the birth of Catholicism. If that labeling and bondage of a relationship between 2 people is in line with the natural order of  our co-existence, then why is the divorce rate so high. Why were women, in the early age of mostly European dominated societies, forced to marry, breed children and could not leave the marriage of her own free will no matter the circumstances within the marriage. The men only had that right in the beginning of institution of marriage. The word institution even denotes being committed against one&#039;s own will. Women were looked at objectively for only several specific important uses. Uses that would were more than likely for physical purpose of the man. We are governed by the same laws today that were governing the Roman Empire during their reign. Words are manipulated all of time to facilitate whatever  agenda that is in play. Concordances are really good for understanding infinitive words and their meanings. Infinitive words are without inflection and are the orignal meanings of those words. &quot;Race&quot; is a perfect example of transitive word born from inflection and used &quot;Darwin&#039;s Theory&quot; to propel that word used to describe differences with in the hue-man, man and man-kind species. Its current (no pun intended) use, with its color adjective to differ, denotes  which one is first and in winning place and which one is still behind trying to catch up and losing by all appearances, physical and societal.  I can go on and on about inflections and the manipulation of words from their infinitive definition. The American English and English language is the newest language and a bastard language borrowing from other languages from other euro nations who were involved in the SLAVE trade and their conquest in starting their new world here in America.";s:7:"content";a:1:{s:7:"encoded";s:3166:"<p>The problem is the concept of marriage, has become distorted by the distorted use of the original meaning from the Latin infinitive word mar?t?re or the Roman derivitive maritatus. These words also have been referenced to mean husband. Remember that the word husband was used to describe breeding between animals or the impregnation of many female animals by one male is called animal husbandry. So, for the purpose of procreating necessary offspring, for the survival, growth and to control unabated behavior of a particular ethnic group of people that &#8220;concept&#8221; a percepted idea that has been projected and persuaded into a thought by a dominant &#8220;race&#8221; of people. Words shape our thoughts, ideas our way of life. Words also cast spells which is why it is called spelling. The origin of the word marriage has an unknown origin. Information is spoon feed and easily digested if one is in debilitating stages of consciousness and never go inside oneself to go outside what one has been taught by family and society. I think socialogists call that social conditioning. Even the word reception is subliminally persuading us to accept a concept or an idea that has been repeatedly projected in our current world. Romanticism and the idea of marriage between man and woman started with early European rulers and the birth of Catholicism. If that labeling and bondage of a relationship between 2 people is in line with the natural order of  our co-existence, then why is the divorce rate so high. Why were women, in the early age of mostly European dominated societies, forced to marry, breed children and could not leave the marriage of her own free will no matter the circumstances within the marriage. The men only had that right in the beginning of institution of marriage. The word institution even denotes being committed against one&#8217;s own will. Women were looked at objectively for only several specific important uses. Uses that would were more than likely for physical purpose of the man. We are governed by the same laws today that were governing the Roman Empire during their reign. Words are manipulated all of time to facilitate whatever  agenda that is in play. Concordances are really good for understanding infinitive words and their meanings. Infinitive words are without inflection and are the orignal meanings of those words. &#8220;Race&#8221; is a perfect example of transitive word born from inflection and used &#8220;Darwin&#8217;s Theory&#8221; to propel that word used to describe differences with in the hue-man, man and man-kind species. Its current (no pun intended) use, with its color adjective to differ, denotes  which one is first and in winning place and which one is still behind trying to catch up and losing by all appearances, physical and societal.  I can go on and on about inflections and the manipulation of words from their infinitive definition. The American English and English language is the newest language and a bastard language borrowing from other languages from other euro nations who were involved in the SLAVE trade and their conquest in starting their new world here in America.</p>
";}s:7:"summary";s:3148:"The problem is the concept of marriage, has become distorted by the distorted use of the original meaning from the Latin infinitive word mar?t?re or the Roman derivitive maritatus. These words also have been referenced to mean husband. Remember that the word husband was used to describe breeding between animals or the impregnation of many female animals by one male is called animal husbandry. So, for the purpose of procreating necessary offspring, for the survival, growth and to control unabated behavior of a particular ethnic group of people that &quot;concept&quot; a percepted idea that has been projected and persuaded into a thought by a dominant &quot;race&quot; of people. Words shape our thoughts, ideas our way of life. Words also cast spells which is why it is called spelling. The origin of the word marriage has an unknown origin. Information is spoon feed and easily digested if one is in debilitating stages of consciousness and never go inside oneself to go outside what one has been taught by family and society. I think socialogists call that social conditioning. Even the word reception is subliminally persuading us to accept a concept or an idea that has been repeatedly projected in our current world. Romanticism and the idea of marriage between man and woman started with early European rulers and the birth of Catholicism. If that labeling and bondage of a relationship between 2 people is in line with the natural order of  our co-existence, then why is the divorce rate so high. Why were women, in the early age of mostly European dominated societies, forced to marry, breed children and could not leave the marriage of her own free will no matter the circumstances within the marriage. The men only had that right in the beginning of institution of marriage. The word institution even denotes being committed against one&#039;s own will. Women were looked at objectively for only several specific important uses. Uses that would were more than likely for physical purpose of the man. We are governed by the same laws today that were governing the Roman Empire during their reign. Words are manipulated all of time to facilitate whatever  agenda that is in play. Concordances are really good for understanding infinitive words and their meanings. Infinitive words are without inflection and are the orignal meanings of those words. &quot;Race&quot; is a perfect example of transitive word born from inflection and used &quot;Darwin&#039;s Theory&quot; to propel that word used to describe differences with in the hue-man, man and man-kind species. Its current (no pun intended) use, with its color adjective to differ, denotes  which one is first and in winning place and which one is still behind trying to catch up and losing by all appearances, physical and societal.  I can go on and on about inflections and the manipulation of words from their infinitive definition. The American English and English language is the newest language and a bastard language borrowing from other languages from other euro nations who were involved in the SLAVE trade and their conquest in starting their new world here in America.";s:12:"atom_content";s:3166:"<p>The problem is the concept of marriage, has become distorted by the distorted use of the original meaning from the Latin infinitive word mar?t?re or the Roman derivitive maritatus. These words also have been referenced to mean husband. Remember that the word husband was used to describe breeding between animals or the impregnation of many female animals by one male is called animal husbandry. So, for the purpose of procreating necessary offspring, for the survival, growth and to control unabated behavior of a particular ethnic group of people that &#8220;concept&#8221; a percepted idea that has been projected and persuaded into a thought by a dominant &#8220;race&#8221; of people. Words shape our thoughts, ideas our way of life. Words also cast spells which is why it is called spelling. The origin of the word marriage has an unknown origin. Information is spoon feed and easily digested if one is in debilitating stages of consciousness and never go inside oneself to go outside what one has been taught by family and society. I think socialogists call that social conditioning. Even the word reception is subliminally persuading us to accept a concept or an idea that has been repeatedly projected in our current world. Romanticism and the idea of marriage between man and woman started with early European rulers and the birth of Catholicism. If that labeling and bondage of a relationship between 2 people is in line with the natural order of  our co-existence, then why is the divorce rate so high. Why were women, in the early age of mostly European dominated societies, forced to marry, breed children and could not leave the marriage of her own free will no matter the circumstances within the marriage. The men only had that right in the beginning of institution of marriage. The word institution even denotes being committed against one&#8217;s own will. Women were looked at objectively for only several specific important uses. Uses that would were more than likely for physical purpose of the man. We are governed by the same laws today that were governing the Roman Empire during their reign. Words are manipulated all of time to facilitate whatever  agenda that is in play. Concordances are really good for understanding infinitive words and their meanings. Infinitive words are without inflection and are the orignal meanings of those words. &#8220;Race&#8221; is a perfect example of transitive word born from inflection and used &#8220;Darwin&#8217;s Theory&#8221; to propel that word used to describe differences with in the hue-man, man and man-kind species. Its current (no pun intended) use, with its color adjective to differ, denotes  which one is first and in winning place and which one is still behind trying to catch up and losing by all appearances, physical and societal.  I can go on and on about inflections and the manipulation of words from their infinitive definition. The American English and English language is the newest language and a bastard language borrowing from other languages from other euro nations who were involved in the SLAVE trade and their conquest in starting their new world here in America.</p>
";s:14:"date_timestamp";i:1534075869;}i:8;a:10:{s:5:"title";s:62:"Comment on Dehumanization Through Objectification by Taki-chan";s:4:"link";s:86:"http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/dehumanization-through-objectification#comment-810624";s:2:"dc";a:1:{s:7:"creator";s:9:"Taki-chan";}s:7:"pubdate";s:31:"Thu, 26 Jul 2018 12:31:00 +0000";s:4:"guid";s:55:"http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/?p=3432#comment-810624";s:11:"description";s:1752:"Iimx

Not sure if trolling but have to reply.
The LDS faith has some core beliefs that explain why we act the way we do.  First, we believe in freedom of will.  Nobody, including God, can force us to do one thing or another.  And second, we believe that all mankind is imperfect.  We all NEED to improve.  In God’s eyes we’re all pretty much at the starting line when compared to the infinite potential he sees in every one of his children.  Isn’t that great?  God sees us as valuable and not just valuable like the tomatoe plant I accidentally mowed over, but as valuable as a child to the most perfect parent.  Got carried away there.  
That was just what I wanted to explain before disagreeing with your first comment that LDS beliefs “objectify” people because we don’t view people as complete.  
Your second comment I can sympathize with.  I also had the same thoughts early on in my mission.  Why do we have to tell people that a huge part of what they believe and hold dear is wrong?  This is where the last and most important concept about the LDS faith comes in.  We believe that God has restored his true church.  Isn’t that bold?  It’s saying that God is personally at the helm of this church and at the same time saying he is absent in all others.  That is why we take sharing the gospel so seriously.  Not drinking tea or coffee might seem like a weird diet idea for others but to us it’s a promise from God that it will make us happier.  Whether people choose to try these promises out are their own choice.  For us to not share the promise of true happiness to our fellow brothers and sisters because we think worldly tradition is is more important than eternal happiness is something we(should) see as despicable.";s:7:"content";a:1:{s:7:"encoded";s:1775:"<p>Iimx</p>
<p>Not sure if trolling but have to reply.<br />
The LDS faith has some core beliefs that explain why we act the way we do.  First, we believe in freedom of will.  Nobody, including God, can force us to do one thing or another.  And second, we believe that all mankind is imperfect.  We all NEED to improve.  In God’s eyes we’re all pretty much at the starting line when compared to the infinite potential he sees in every one of his children.  Isn’t that great?  God sees us as valuable and not just valuable like the tomatoe plant I accidentally mowed over, but as valuable as a child to the most perfect parent.  Got carried away there.<br />
That was just what I wanted to explain before disagreeing with your first comment that LDS beliefs “objectify” people because we don’t view people as complete.<br />
Your second comment I can sympathize with.  I also had the same thoughts early on in my mission.  Why do we have to tell people that a huge part of what they believe and hold dear is wrong?  This is where the last and most important concept about the LDS faith comes in.  We believe that God has restored his true church.  Isn’t that bold?  It’s saying that God is personally at the helm of this church and at the same time saying he is absent in all others.  That is why we take sharing the gospel so seriously.  Not drinking tea or coffee might seem like a weird diet idea for others but to us it’s a promise from God that it will make us happier.  Whether people choose to try these promises out are their own choice.  For us to not share the promise of true happiness to our fellow brothers and sisters because we think worldly tradition is is more important than eternal happiness is something we(should) see as despicable.</p>
";}s:7:"summary";s:1752:"Iimx

Not sure if trolling but have to reply.
The LDS faith has some core beliefs that explain why we act the way we do.  First, we believe in freedom of will.  Nobody, including God, can force us to do one thing or another.  And second, we believe that all mankind is imperfect.  We all NEED to improve.  In God’s eyes we’re all pretty much at the starting line when compared to the infinite potential he sees in every one of his children.  Isn’t that great?  God sees us as valuable and not just valuable like the tomatoe plant I accidentally mowed over, but as valuable as a child to the most perfect parent.  Got carried away there.  
That was just what I wanted to explain before disagreeing with your first comment that LDS beliefs “objectify” people because we don’t view people as complete.  
Your second comment I can sympathize with.  I also had the same thoughts early on in my mission.  Why do we have to tell people that a huge part of what they believe and hold dear is wrong?  This is where the last and most important concept about the LDS faith comes in.  We believe that God has restored his true church.  Isn’t that bold?  It’s saying that God is personally at the helm of this church and at the same time saying he is absent in all others.  That is why we take sharing the gospel so seriously.  Not drinking tea or coffee might seem like a weird diet idea for others but to us it’s a promise from God that it will make us happier.  Whether people choose to try these promises out are their own choice.  For us to not share the promise of true happiness to our fellow brothers and sisters because we think worldly tradition is is more important than eternal happiness is something we(should) see as despicable.";s:12:"atom_content";s:1775:"<p>Iimx</p>
<p>Not sure if trolling but have to reply.<br />
The LDS faith has some core beliefs that explain why we act the way we do.  First, we believe in freedom of will.  Nobody, including God, can force us to do one thing or another.  And second, we believe that all mankind is imperfect.  We all NEED to improve.  In God’s eyes we’re all pretty much at the starting line when compared to the infinite potential he sees in every one of his children.  Isn’t that great?  God sees us as valuable and not just valuable like the tomatoe plant I accidentally mowed over, but as valuable as a child to the most perfect parent.  Got carried away there.<br />
That was just what I wanted to explain before disagreeing with your first comment that LDS beliefs “objectify” people because we don’t view people as complete.<br />
Your second comment I can sympathize with.  I also had the same thoughts early on in my mission.  Why do we have to tell people that a huge part of what they believe and hold dear is wrong?  This is where the last and most important concept about the LDS faith comes in.  We believe that God has restored his true church.  Isn’t that bold?  It’s saying that God is personally at the helm of this church and at the same time saying he is absent in all others.  That is why we take sharing the gospel so seriously.  Not drinking tea or coffee might seem like a weird diet idea for others but to us it’s a promise from God that it will make us happier.  Whether people choose to try these promises out are their own choice.  For us to not share the promise of true happiness to our fellow brothers and sisters because we think worldly tradition is is more important than eternal happiness is something we(should) see as despicable.</p>
";s:14:"date_timestamp";i:1532608260;}i:9;a:10:{s:5:"title";s:50:"Comment on Purpose of Christmas Lights by Brittany";s:4:"link";s:75:"http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/purpose-of-christmas-lights#comment-810284";s:2:"dc";a:1:{s:7:"creator";s:8:"Brittany";}s:7:"pubdate";s:31:"Tue, 24 Jul 2018 14:23:24 +0000";s:4:"guid";s:75:"http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/purpose-of-christmas-lights#comment-810284";s:11:"description";s:87:"This is probably the most stupid article I have read in in while. Arguably, in my life.";s:7:"content";a:1:{s:7:"encoded";s:95:"<p>This is probably the most stupid article I have read in in while. Arguably, in my life.</p>
";}s:7:"summary";s:87:"This is probably the most stupid article I have read in in while. Arguably, in my life.";s:12:"atom_content";s:95:"<p>This is probably the most stupid article I have read in in while. Arguably, in my life.</p>
";s:14:"date_timestamp";i:1532442204;}i:10;a:10:{s:5:"title";s:53:"Comment on For the Strength of Youth—Honesty by Ken";s:4:"link";s:81:"http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/for-the-strength-of-youth-honesty#comment-809217";s:2:"dc";a:1:{s:7:"creator";s:3:"Ken";}s:7:"pubdate";s:31:"Tue, 17 Jul 2018 21:03:04 +0000";s:4:"guid";s:54:"http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/?p=767#comment-809217";s:11:"description";s:205:"You wrote that  &quot;Special exceptions abound in life&quot;  in your reply to Ethan.  Have you read  Joseph Fletcher&#039;s book &quot;Situation Ethics&quot;?    I think this may have been his point.....";s:7:"content";a:1:{s:7:"encoded";s:222:"<p>You wrote that  &#8220;Special exceptions abound in life&#8221;  in your reply to Ethan.  Have you read  Joseph Fletcher&#8217;s book &#8220;Situation Ethics&#8221;?    I think this may have been his point&#8230;..</p>
";}s:7:"summary";s:205:"You wrote that  &quot;Special exceptions abound in life&quot;  in your reply to Ethan.  Have you read  Joseph Fletcher&#039;s book &quot;Situation Ethics&quot;?    I think this may have been his point.....";s:12:"atom_content";s:222:"<p>You wrote that  &#8220;Special exceptions abound in life&#8221;  in your reply to Ethan.  Have you read  Joseph Fletcher&#8217;s book &#8220;Situation Ethics&#8221;?    I think this may have been his point&#8230;..</p>
";s:14:"date_timestamp";i:1531861384;}i:11;a:10:{s:5:"title";s:65:"Comment on How Latter-day Saints Can Create Zion by David Cassani";s:4:"link";s:85:"http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/how-latter-day-saints-can-create-zion#comment-808986";s:2:"dc";a:1:{s:7:"creator";s:13:"David Cassani";}s:7:"pubdate";s:31:"Mon, 16 Jul 2018 05:55:31 +0000";s:4:"guid";s:55:"http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/?p=2908#comment-808986";s:11:"description";s:2375:"Brothers and Sisters: In 2000, and later in 2010, I  received some clarity regarding  the tipping of communities to local neighborhood  zion communities. In 2010,  after receiving witnesses of this work was given a bishops blessing and after a long pause told Pres. Monson would help me. When prompted,  I sent my experience to the First Presidency in August of 2010. Months later in November, the minutes of the Political Kingdom of God were released from the first presidencies office to the historical department. These minutes answered key questions I had about what I received and this separate organization from the Church Joseph set up. I learned it was envisioned to be set up again during politically turbulent times before the second coming by a Davidic servant. See Avraham Gileadi&#039;s work. . As one economic system fails another will rise, lead by kings and queens...or those endowed that receive such a call by the spirit AND I would add, have the guidance needed in understanding the Kingdom of God &quot;within&quot;.  I was told two names, the first Simple Living Centers which I learned is what the Kingdom of God within is, and secondly ..another new name for the Political Kingdom of God you can learn on the website. I have had NO ambition to start such an organization, or be visible in this work.. Our family was given some funds through the Smith family (relatives of Asael) and consecrated those funds to the Lord. Much unfolded to develop this work at BYU and after BYU. This is an important work that I encourage endowed women to learn about with their you. I believe men will largely  learn about it more through their spouses. 
This is a parallel organization I was told to the Church, and I was taken to the other side and shown how the endowment is really simple symbolism of this work and these three Kingdoms of God. . See simplelivingcenters. com.  I leave my solemn witness this work is of God and not man.  I was asked to Proclaim it in 2017 while in Taiwan to endowed members of the Church. I welcome your input and share this with you with the suggestion that you take a number of months to experience what I have shared before you jump to judgement. Many receive witnesses quickly of this work, and those who jump to judgement quickly, miss key pieces. It took the Lord over 16 years to unfold this to me. I hope you can understand.";s:7:"content";a:1:{s:7:"encoded";s:2394:"<p>Brothers and Sisters: In 2000, and later in 2010, I  received some clarity regarding  the tipping of communities to local neighborhood  zion communities. In 2010,  after receiving witnesses of this work was given a bishops blessing and after a long pause told Pres. Monson would help me. When prompted,  I sent my experience to the First Presidency in August of 2010. Months later in November, the minutes of the Political Kingdom of God were released from the first presidencies office to the historical department. These minutes answered key questions I had about what I received and this separate organization from the Church Joseph set up. I learned it was envisioned to be set up again during politically turbulent times before the second coming by a Davidic servant. See Avraham Gileadi&#8217;s work. . As one economic system fails another will rise, lead by kings and queens&#8230;or those endowed that receive such a call by the spirit AND I would add, have the guidance needed in understanding the Kingdom of God &#8220;within&#8221;.  I was told two names, the first Simple Living Centers which I learned is what the Kingdom of God within is, and secondly ..another new name for the Political Kingdom of God you can learn on the website. I have had NO ambition to start such an organization, or be visible in this work.. Our family was given some funds through the Smith family (relatives of Asael) and consecrated those funds to the Lord. Much unfolded to develop this work at BYU and after BYU. This is an important work that I encourage endowed women to learn about with their you. I believe men will largely  learn about it more through their spouses.<br />
This is a parallel organization I was told to the Church, and I was taken to the other side and shown how the endowment is really simple symbolism of this work and these three Kingdoms of God. . See simplelivingcenters. com.  I leave my solemn witness this work is of God and not man.  I was asked to Proclaim it in 2017 while in Taiwan to endowed members of the Church. I welcome your input and share this with you with the suggestion that you take a number of months to experience what I have shared before you jump to judgement. Many receive witnesses quickly of this work, and those who jump to judgement quickly, miss key pieces. It took the Lord over 16 years to unfold this to me. I hope you can understand.</p>
";}s:7:"summary";s:2375:"Brothers and Sisters: In 2000, and later in 2010, I  received some clarity regarding  the tipping of communities to local neighborhood  zion communities. In 2010,  after receiving witnesses of this work was given a bishops blessing and after a long pause told Pres. Monson would help me. When prompted,  I sent my experience to the First Presidency in August of 2010. Months later in November, the minutes of the Political Kingdom of God were released from the first presidencies office to the historical department. These minutes answered key questions I had about what I received and this separate organization from the Church Joseph set up. I learned it was envisioned to be set up again during politically turbulent times before the second coming by a Davidic servant. See Avraham Gileadi&#039;s work. . As one economic system fails another will rise, lead by kings and queens...or those endowed that receive such a call by the spirit AND I would add, have the guidance needed in understanding the Kingdom of God &quot;within&quot;.  I was told two names, the first Simple Living Centers which I learned is what the Kingdom of God within is, and secondly ..another new name for the Political Kingdom of God you can learn on the website. I have had NO ambition to start such an organization, or be visible in this work.. Our family was given some funds through the Smith family (relatives of Asael) and consecrated those funds to the Lord. Much unfolded to develop this work at BYU and after BYU. This is an important work that I encourage endowed women to learn about with their you. I believe men will largely  learn about it more through their spouses. 
This is a parallel organization I was told to the Church, and I was taken to the other side and shown how the endowment is really simple symbolism of this work and these three Kingdoms of God. . See simplelivingcenters. com.  I leave my solemn witness this work is of God and not man.  I was asked to Proclaim it in 2017 while in Taiwan to endowed members of the Church. I welcome your input and share this with you with the suggestion that you take a number of months to experience what I have shared before you jump to judgement. Many receive witnesses quickly of this work, and those who jump to judgement quickly, miss key pieces. It took the Lord over 16 years to unfold this to me. I hope you can understand.";s:12:"atom_content";s:2394:"<p>Brothers and Sisters: In 2000, and later in 2010, I  received some clarity regarding  the tipping of communities to local neighborhood  zion communities. In 2010,  after receiving witnesses of this work was given a bishops blessing and after a long pause told Pres. Monson would help me. When prompted,  I sent my experience to the First Presidency in August of 2010. Months later in November, the minutes of the Political Kingdom of God were released from the first presidencies office to the historical department. These minutes answered key questions I had about what I received and this separate organization from the Church Joseph set up. I learned it was envisioned to be set up again during politically turbulent times before the second coming by a Davidic servant. See Avraham Gileadi&#8217;s work. . As one economic system fails another will rise, lead by kings and queens&#8230;or those endowed that receive such a call by the spirit AND I would add, have the guidance needed in understanding the Kingdom of God &#8220;within&#8221;.  I was told two names, the first Simple Living Centers which I learned is what the Kingdom of God within is, and secondly ..another new name for the Political Kingdom of God you can learn on the website. I have had NO ambition to start such an organization, or be visible in this work.. Our family was given some funds through the Smith family (relatives of Asael) and consecrated those funds to the Lord. Much unfolded to develop this work at BYU and after BYU. This is an important work that I encourage endowed women to learn about with their you. I believe men will largely  learn about it more through their spouses.<br />
This is a parallel organization I was told to the Church, and I was taken to the other side and shown how the endowment is really simple symbolism of this work and these three Kingdoms of God. . See simplelivingcenters. com.  I leave my solemn witness this work is of God and not man.  I was asked to Proclaim it in 2017 while in Taiwan to endowed members of the Church. I welcome your input and share this with you with the suggestion that you take a number of months to experience what I have shared before you jump to judgement. Many receive witnesses quickly of this work, and those who jump to judgement quickly, miss key pieces. It took the Lord over 16 years to unfold this to me. I hope you can understand.</p>
";s:14:"date_timestamp";i:1531720531;}i:12;a:10:{s:5:"title";s:96:"Comment on The Lowest Common Denominator by Who Are the Financial Experts? - The Money Advantage";s:4:"link";s:77:"http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/the-lowest-common-denominator#comment-807727";s:2:"dc";a:1:{s:7:"creator";s:52:"Who Are the Financial Experts? - The Money Advantage";}s:7:"pubdate";s:31:"Mon, 09 Jul 2018 09:04:39 +0000";s:4:"guid";s:54:"http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/?p=757#comment-807727";s:11:"description";s:164:"[&#8230;] public education must teach to the average child, the lowest common denominator.  In reaching the majority, the top 10% of children may be left [&#8230;]";s:7:"content";a:1:{s:7:"encoded";s:172:"<p>[&#8230;] public education must teach to the average child, the lowest common denominator.  In reaching the majority, the top 10% of children may be left [&#8230;]</p>
";}s:7:"summary";s:164:"[&#8230;] public education must teach to the average child, the lowest common denominator.  In reaching the majority, the top 10% of children may be left [&#8230;]";s:12:"atom_content";s:172:"<p>[&#8230;] public education must teach to the average child, the lowest common denominator.  In reaching the majority, the top 10% of children may be left [&#8230;]</p>
";s:14:"date_timestamp";i:1531127079;}i:13;a:10:{s:5:"title";s:74:"Comment on The Unintended Consequences of Cash for Clunkers by theresevg18";s:4:"link";s:96:"http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/the-unintended-consequences-of-cash-for-clunkers#comment-807561";s:2:"dc";a:1:{s:7:"creator";s:11:"theresevg18";}s:7:"pubdate";s:31:"Sun, 08 Jul 2018 14:39:31 +0000";s:4:"guid";s:55:"http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/?p=1032#comment-807561";s:11:"description";s:58:"Updated engagement call: 
http://travis.post1.telrock.org";s:7:"content";a:1:{s:7:"encoded";s:131:"<p>Updated engagement call:<br />
<a href="http://travis.post1.telrock.org" rel="nofollow">http://travis.post1.telrock.org</a></p>
";}s:7:"summary";s:58:"Updated engagement call: 
http://travis.post1.telrock.org";s:12:"atom_content";s:131:"<p>Updated engagement call:<br />
<a href="http://travis.post1.telrock.org" rel="nofollow">http://travis.post1.telrock.org</a></p>
";s:14:"date_timestamp";i:1531060771;}i:14;a:10:{s:5:"title";s:71:"Comment on Prophetic Quotes on America’s “Destiny” by A Tokoloshe";s:4:"link";s:84:"http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/prophetic-quotes-on-americas-destiny#comment-806933";s:2:"dc";a:1:{s:7:"creator";s:11:"A Tokoloshe";}s:7:"pubdate";s:31:"Thu, 05 Jul 2018 07:44:50 +0000";s:4:"guid";s:84:"http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/prophetic-quotes-on-americas-destiny#comment-806933";s:11:"description";s:37:"This sounds more and more legit. 2018";s:7:"content";a:1:{s:7:"encoded";s:45:"<p>This sounds more and more legit. 2018</p>
";}s:7:"summary";s:37:"This sounds more and more legit. 2018";s:12:"atom_content";s:45:"<p>This sounds more and more legit. 2018</p>
";s:14:"date_timestamp";i:1530776690;}i:15;a:10:{s:5:"title";s:43:"Comment on The Child Soldier by Ronni Earle";s:4:"link";s:65:"http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/the-child-soldier#comment-804562";s:2:"dc";a:1:{s:7:"creator";s:11:"Ronni Earle";}s:7:"pubdate";s:31:"Thu, 21 Jun 2018 00:39:20 +0000";s:4:"guid";s:54:"http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/?p=713#comment-804562";s:11:"description";s:1146:"In all of the above comments, I am saddened by the lack of most for the actual atrocity suffered by Betty Ejang herself.  As a missionary God sometimes calls us, one of us or some to go to the aid of one.  Betty Ejang is one amazing young lady, mother and friend whom God has placed into my hands whilst serving the returnee child soldiers for many years now. (2012 to current day)  The 25 year war may well be over, however the war remains in the hearts, minds and souls of the lost generations of the Joseph Kony genocide.  It remains in ways the West cannot understand unless experienced first hand.  This story is real, Betty Ejang is real and the reality of what she survived is factual.  Mercy Seat Mission dedicates their work to their education, rehabilitation and sustainable growth within the District of Alebtong.  More recent activities include Days for Girls sanitary pad kit making coupled with health and body awareness training.  We can all listen to the inner voice that asks us to reach as many vulnerable children or even just the ONE.  Each one is valuable to God, what about you?  Can you be the DIFFERENCE in the “one”.?";s:7:"content";a:1:{s:7:"encoded";s:1154:"<p>In all of the above comments, I am saddened by the lack of most for the actual atrocity suffered by Betty Ejang herself.  As a missionary God sometimes calls us, one of us or some to go to the aid of one.  Betty Ejang is one amazing young lady, mother and friend whom God has placed into my hands whilst serving the returnee child soldiers for many years now. (2012 to current day)  The 25 year war may well be over, however the war remains in the hearts, minds and souls of the lost generations of the Joseph Kony genocide.  It remains in ways the West cannot understand unless experienced first hand.  This story is real, Betty Ejang is real and the reality of what she survived is factual.  Mercy Seat Mission dedicates their work to their education, rehabilitation and sustainable growth within the District of Alebtong.  More recent activities include Days for Girls sanitary pad kit making coupled with health and body awareness training.  We can all listen to the inner voice that asks us to reach as many vulnerable children or even just the ONE.  Each one is valuable to God, what about you?  Can you be the DIFFERENCE in the “one”.?</p>
";}s:7:"summary";s:1146:"In all of the above comments, I am saddened by the lack of most for the actual atrocity suffered by Betty Ejang herself.  As a missionary God sometimes calls us, one of us or some to go to the aid of one.  Betty Ejang is one amazing young lady, mother and friend whom God has placed into my hands whilst serving the returnee child soldiers for many years now. (2012 to current day)  The 25 year war may well be over, however the war remains in the hearts, minds and souls of the lost generations of the Joseph Kony genocide.  It remains in ways the West cannot understand unless experienced first hand.  This story is real, Betty Ejang is real and the reality of what she survived is factual.  Mercy Seat Mission dedicates their work to their education, rehabilitation and sustainable growth within the District of Alebtong.  More recent activities include Days for Girls sanitary pad kit making coupled with health and body awareness training.  We can all listen to the inner voice that asks us to reach as many vulnerable children or even just the ONE.  Each one is valuable to God, what about you?  Can you be the DIFFERENCE in the “one”.?";s:12:"atom_content";s:1154:"<p>In all of the above comments, I am saddened by the lack of most for the actual atrocity suffered by Betty Ejang herself.  As a missionary God sometimes calls us, one of us or some to go to the aid of one.  Betty Ejang is one amazing young lady, mother and friend whom God has placed into my hands whilst serving the returnee child soldiers for many years now. (2012 to current day)  The 25 year war may well be over, however the war remains in the hearts, minds and souls of the lost generations of the Joseph Kony genocide.  It remains in ways the West cannot understand unless experienced first hand.  This story is real, Betty Ejang is real and the reality of what she survived is factual.  Mercy Seat Mission dedicates their work to their education, rehabilitation and sustainable growth within the District of Alebtong.  More recent activities include Days for Girls sanitary pad kit making coupled with health and body awareness training.  We can all listen to the inner voice that asks us to reach as many vulnerable children or even just the ONE.  Each one is valuable to God, what about you?  Can you be the DIFFERENCE in the “one”.?</p>
";s:14:"date_timestamp";i:1529541560;}i:16;a:10:{s:5:"title";s:64:"Comment on The Delusion of Anti-Discrimination Laws by Greenwave";s:4:"link";s:88:"http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/the-delusion-of-anti-discrimination-laws#comment-800107";s:2:"dc";a:1:{s:7:"creator";s:9:"Greenwave";}s:7:"pubdate";s:31:"Sat, 26 May 2018 23:02:40 +0000";s:4:"guid";s:88:"http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/the-delusion-of-anti-discrimination-laws#comment-800107";s:11:"description";s:373:"This is a fantastic article about true freedom! The U.s. government is so far removed from the one intended by the founders! We lose more and more Freedom in the name of diversity and political correctness daily! Political correctness is really about political power and shutting up any voice that opposes cultural Marxism, which is the same tyranny in a different costume!";s:7:"content";a:1:{s:7:"encoded";s:381:"<p>This is a fantastic article about true freedom! The U.s. government is so far removed from the one intended by the founders! We lose more and more Freedom in the name of diversity and political correctness daily! Political correctness is really about political power and shutting up any voice that opposes cultural Marxism, which is the same tyranny in a different costume!</p>
";}s:7:"summary";s:373:"This is a fantastic article about true freedom! The U.s. government is so far removed from the one intended by the founders! We lose more and more Freedom in the name of diversity and political correctness daily! Political correctness is really about political power and shutting up any voice that opposes cultural Marxism, which is the same tyranny in a different costume!";s:12:"atom_content";s:381:"<p>This is a fantastic article about true freedom! The U.s. government is so far removed from the one intended by the founders! We lose more and more Freedom in the name of diversity and political correctness daily! Political correctness is really about political power and shutting up any voice that opposes cultural Marxism, which is the same tyranny in a different costume!</p>
";s:14:"date_timestamp";i:1527375760;}i:17;a:10:{s:5:"title";s:47:"Comment on What is Your Agency? by Penni Bulten";s:4:"link";s:67:"http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/what-is-your-agency#comment-793720";s:2:"dc";a:1:{s:7:"creator";s:12:"Penni Bulten";}s:7:"pubdate";s:31:"Thu, 12 Apr 2018 14:36:23 +0000";s:4:"guid";s:55:"http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/?p=3433#comment-793720";s:11:"description";s:1069:"Interestingly enough,  Mark&#039;s account lists  four questioners. The first group asks a question which Yeshua  answers by tossing a question right back. (Matt. 11-12:34) Then the Herodians &#038; Pharisees teamed up to ask about paying taxes to Caesar, and he silences them with&quot;give to Caesar that belongs to him, and God what belongs to Him&quot;. The Sadduccees throw the next pitch, which he also knocks out of the park by quoting the Torah itself to them as evidence against their position..(Which was the only part of Scripture they regarded as authoritative) The final questioner had more than half a clue, he asked for the greatest law in Torah. As a Torah teacher who was affiliated with Pharisees, he responded wisely to Yeshua&#039;s answer and is told, &quot;You are not far from the Kingdom of God.&quot;  &quot;Love your neighbor as yourself.&quot;is now known as the Golden Rule, though it was not known as such at the time. (Lev. 19:18) Though the questioner could not &#039;stump the Teacher&#039;, he did prove himself to be a wise student. :)";s:7:"content";a:1:{s:7:"encoded";s:1086:"<p>Interestingly enough,  Mark&#8217;s account lists  four questioners. The first group asks a question which Yeshua  answers by tossing a question right back. (Matt. 11-12:34) Then the Herodians &amp; Pharisees teamed up to ask about paying taxes to Caesar, and he silences them with&#8221;give to Caesar that belongs to him, and God what belongs to Him&#8221;. The Sadduccees throw the next pitch, which he also knocks out of the park by quoting the Torah itself to them as evidence against their position..(Which was the only part of Scripture they regarded as authoritative) The final questioner had more than half a clue, he asked for the greatest law in Torah. As a Torah teacher who was affiliated with Pharisees, he responded wisely to Yeshua&#8217;s answer and is told, &#8220;You are not far from the Kingdom of God.&#8221;  &#8220;Love your neighbor as yourself.&#8221;is now known as the Golden Rule, though it was not known as such at the time. (Lev. 19:18) Though the questioner could not &#8216;stump the Teacher&#8217;, he did prove himself to be a wise student. :)</p>
";}s:7:"summary";s:1069:"Interestingly enough,  Mark&#039;s account lists  four questioners. The first group asks a question which Yeshua  answers by tossing a question right back. (Matt. 11-12:34) Then the Herodians &#038; Pharisees teamed up to ask about paying taxes to Caesar, and he silences them with&quot;give to Caesar that belongs to him, and God what belongs to Him&quot;. The Sadduccees throw the next pitch, which he also knocks out of the park by quoting the Torah itself to them as evidence against their position..(Which was the only part of Scripture they regarded as authoritative) The final questioner had more than half a clue, he asked for the greatest law in Torah. As a Torah teacher who was affiliated with Pharisees, he responded wisely to Yeshua&#039;s answer and is told, &quot;You are not far from the Kingdom of God.&quot;  &quot;Love your neighbor as yourself.&quot;is now known as the Golden Rule, though it was not known as such at the time. (Lev. 19:18) Though the questioner could not &#039;stump the Teacher&#039;, he did prove himself to be a wise student. :)";s:12:"atom_content";s:1086:"<p>Interestingly enough,  Mark&#8217;s account lists  four questioners. The first group asks a question which Yeshua  answers by tossing a question right back. (Matt. 11-12:34) Then the Herodians &amp; Pharisees teamed up to ask about paying taxes to Caesar, and he silences them with&#8221;give to Caesar that belongs to him, and God what belongs to Him&#8221;. The Sadduccees throw the next pitch, which he also knocks out of the park by quoting the Torah itself to them as evidence against their position..(Which was the only part of Scripture they regarded as authoritative) The final questioner had more than half a clue, he asked for the greatest law in Torah. As a Torah teacher who was affiliated with Pharisees, he responded wisely to Yeshua&#8217;s answer and is told, &#8220;You are not far from the Kingdom of God.&#8221;  &#8220;Love your neighbor as yourself.&#8221;is now known as the Golden Rule, though it was not known as such at the time. (Lev. 19:18) Though the questioner could not &#8216;stump the Teacher&#8217;, he did prove himself to be a wise student. :)</p>
";s:14:"date_timestamp";i:1523543783;}i:18;a:10:{s:5:"title";s:78:"Comment on The Chameleon-Like Qualities of Mitt Romney’s Conservatism by Joe";s:4:"link";s:105:"http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/the-chameleon-like-qualities-of-mitt-romneys-conservatism#comment-793346";s:2:"dc";a:1:{s:7:"creator";s:3:"Joe";}s:7:"pubdate";s:31:"Mon, 09 Apr 2018 20:07:14 +0000";s:4:"guid";s:55:"http://www.connorboyack.com/blog/?p=1500#comment-793346";s:11:"description";s:106:"Not saying either way whether I agree or disagree with this article. Just curious, did you vote for Trump?";s:7:"content";a:1:{s:7:"encoded";s:114:"<p>Not saying either way whether I agree or disagree with this article. Just curious, did you vote for Trump?</p>
";}s:7:"summary";s:106:"Not saying either way whether I agree or disagree with this article. Just curious, did you vote for Trump?";s:12:"atom_content";s:114:"<p>Not saying either way whether I agree or disagree with this article. Just curious, did you vote for Trump?</p>
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