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fusnik11 · 08-18-2005, 02:51 PM

so last night im talking with this family, the guy says to me he thinks the reason we dont know the name of the holy ghost is because its not actually a person, but more of a calling.....

and that joseph smith might have fulfilled this calling at one point in time....his wife shut him down pretty quick, i had to leave for a date so i didnt get to discuss this any futher...

anyone hear anything resembling this line of thought?

MikeWaters · 08-18-2005, 05:17 PM

was he wearing a tinfoil hat?

fusnik11 · 08-18-2005, 05:40 PM

no he was one of my dads counselors for years, very smart dude just had never heard it before so i didnt know if he was flying off the handle or there was something said that would make him believe that way....

Archaea · 08-18-2005, 05:52 PM

the Holy Ghost is a calling, an unbodied spirit, who possesses certain powers by virtue of disembodiment.

I've never heard of JS potentially serving in that capacity. The HG has always been one of the mysteries for me.

fusnik11 · 08-18-2005, 05:54 PM

i wonder where this idea originated from.....

Dan · 08-18-2005, 06:46 PM

... but that idea has been passed around here and there based on some comments Joseph was alleged to have made. I thought I have kept files of the Joseph/HG issue, but to my suprise, I do not have any. Another idea that resurface from time to time are that Heavenly mother is the HG.

If I find a Joseph/HG article I will pass it along.

fusnik11 · 08-18-2005, 07:00 PM

how extensive was the administering of angels joseph received?

was he consistently being visited by seth, michael, elijah, others?

to the point where he knew physical traits of these people?

Criminalist · 08-19-2005, 02:25 PM

He said it was revealed to him that he once held the "calling". I can't help to think the guy is a nut. fusnik11, aren't you up in the Ogden area? Are you sure you weren't talking to Bryce Gibby?

fusnik11 · 08-19-2005, 02:36 PM

also joseph smith?

when you say bryce gibby in what context are you talking about, im quite confused....

SteelBlue · 08-19-2005, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Criminalist

He said it was revealed to him that he once held the "calling". I can't help to think the guy is a nut. fusnik11, aren't you up in the Ogden area? Are you sure you weren't talking to Bryce Gibby?

Wow, I'll bet Thanksgiving at the in-laws is an interesting experience.

08-18-2005, 02:51 PM	#1
fusnik11 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,506	joseph smith as the holy ghost? so last night im talking with this family, the guy says to me he thinks the reason we dont know the name of the holy ghost is because its not actually a person, but more of a calling..... and that joseph smith might have fulfilled this calling at one point in time....his wife shut him down pretty quick, i had to leave for a date so i didnt get to discuss this any futher... anyone hear anything resembling this line of thought?

08-18-2005, 05:40 PM	#3
fusnik11 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,506	ha ha... no he was one of my dads counselors for years, very smart dude just had never heard it before so i didnt know if he was flying off the handle or there was something said that would make him believe that way....

08-18-2005, 05:52 PM	#4
Archaea Assistant to the Regional Manager Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Orgasmatron Posts: 24,338	I've heard that the Holy Ghost is a calling, an unbodied spirit, who possesses certain powers by virtue of disembodiment. I've never heard of JS potentially serving in that capacity. The HG has always been one of the mysteries for me.

08-18-2005, 05:54 PM	#5
fusnik11 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,506	hmmm.... i wonder where this idea originated from.....

08-18-2005, 06:46 PM	#6
Dan Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Elk Grove, California Posts: 211	I do not know where it originated ... ... but that idea has been passed around here and there based on some comments Joseph was alleged to have made. I thought I have kept files of the Joseph/HG issue, but to my suprise, I do not have any. Another idea that resurface from time to time are that Heavenly mother is the HG. If I find a Joseph/HG article I will pass it along. __________________ Dan Temet Nosce - \"Know Thyself\"

08-18-2005, 05:17 PM	#2
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	was he wearing a tinfoil hat?

08-18-2005, 07:00 PM	#7
fusnik11 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,506	thanks dan, appreciate it.... how extensive was the administering of angels joseph received? was he consistently being visited by seth, michael, elijah, others? to the point where he knew physical traits of these people?

08-19-2005, 02:25 PM	#8
Criminalist Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Firestone, CO Posts: 3	My father-in-law claims that he once held that calling He said it was revealed to him that he once held the "calling". I can't help to think the guy is a nut. fusnik11, aren't you up in the Ogden area? Are you sure you weren't talking to Bryce Gibby? __________________ \"Excuse me while I whip this out.\"

08-19-2005, 02:36 PM	#9
fusnik11 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,506	was your father in law.... also joseph smith? when you say bryce gibby in what context are you talking about, im quite confused....