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Tex · 09-04-2007, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

This is akin to someone from the IRS justifying the convoluted tax code.

I'm an American who speaks American English, and I am used to use non-American English in prayer, because why? Because they are familiar and colloquial?

LOLOLOL.

It will probably take another generation to root this out.

I suppose the Spirit confirmed this to you.

Indy Coug · 09-04-2007, 05:34 PM

I've read multiple talks where the prophet and other general authorities have recommended using "thee" and "thou". But I didn't take their word for it, I prayed for a spiritual confirmation of the truthfulness of this council.

That said, I used "thee" and "thou" in my prayer seeking spiritual confirmation.

JohnnyLingo · 09-04-2007, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Tex

I suppose the Spirit confirmed this to you.

Defeaning silence.

MikeWaters · 09-04-2007, 06:51 PM

So what sort of arcane language do non-English Mormons use to make their prayers more respectful?

Can you point me to a single source where this is recommended?

If it is not recommended, why would this only be the case for English?

Call a spade a spade. It's tradition. It's our culture. It has nothing to do with what God wants.

MikeWaters · 09-04-2007, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Indy Coug

I've read multiple talks where the prophet and other general authorities have recommended using "thee" and "thou". But I didn't take their word for it, I prayed for a spiritual confirmation of the truthfulness of this council.

That said, I used "thee" and "thou" in my prayer seeking spiritual confirmation.

This is a lie. Indy wouldn't pray to see if something told to him by an apostle were true. This would be out of character.

Indy Coug · 09-04-2007, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

So what sort of arcane language do non-English Mormons use to make their prayers more respectful?

Can you point me to a single source where this is recommended?

If it is not recommended, why would this only be the case for English?

Call a spade a spade. It's tradition. It's our culture. It has nothing to do with what God wants.

FWIW, I call President Hinckley "Gordo".

MikeWaters · 09-04-2007, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Indy Coug

FWIW, I call President Hinckley "Gordo".

When I want to feel close to my Heavenly Father, I try to be as respectful as possible. instead of saying "father" I say "almighty Father of Heaven and Earth, Lord of all creation, King of Man and Beast".

It's more respectful.

Tex · 09-04-2007, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

It has nothing to do with what God wants.

And people think that I speak too authoritatively?

JohnnyLingo · 09-04-2007, 07:27 PM

This thread is hilarious. Mike constantly harps on how we need to follow the Holy Ghost when we want to know God's will, yet refuses to say if he is or not on this issue.

Indy Coug · 09-04-2007, 07:43 PM

Maybe it's a case of "if the prophets say something that sounds evil or nonsense or simply inconvenient" then rely on the Holy Ghost, except in cases where there is a reasonable expectation that you know you're in the wrong and don't necessarily want the Holy Ghost to rub it in.

09-04-2007, 05:34 PM	#12
Indy Coug Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Between Iraq and a hard place Posts: 7,569	I've read multiple talks where the prophet and other general authorities have recommended using "thee" and "thou". But I didn't take their word for it, I prayed for a spiritual confirmation of the truthfulness of this council. That said, I used "thee" and "thou" in my prayer seeking spiritual confirmation.

09-04-2007, 06:51 PM	#14
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	So what sort of arcane language do non-English Mormons use to make their prayers more respectful? Can you point me to a single source where this is recommended? If it is not recommended, why would this only be the case for English? Call a spade a spade. It's tradition. It's our culture. It has nothing to do with what God wants.

09-04-2007, 07:27 PM	#19
JohnnyLingo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,175	This thread is hilarious. Mike constantly harps on how we need to follow the Holy Ghost when we want to know God's will, yet refuses to say if he is or not on this issue.

09-04-2007, 07:43 PM	#20
Indy Coug Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Between Iraq and a hard place Posts: 7,569	Maybe it's a case of "if the prophets say something that sounds evil or nonsense or simply inconvenient" then rely on the Holy Ghost, except in cases where there is a reasonable expectation that you know you're in the wrong and don't necessarily want the Holy Ghost to rub it in.