This week we talk about a confusing argument Amulek makes in Alma 34:10-12. Listen in to hear how we resolve this confusion. We also talk about some of the changes that have been made in the Temple ordinances and why we think those changes happened and what we do about them. Lastly, we talk about whether we should fear God or not and what that means.

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Will all families be together forever in God’s plan of mercy?—spoiler: no. Listen to our discussion on this subject and some other related subjects such as whether adopted children can be sealed to their parents. We also talk about single adults in the church and consider why so many struggle with getting married. Lastly, we talk about whether someone without the priesthood can perform a miracle.

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Join Cade and Mike this week as we discuss the topics mentioned in the title of the episode. We talk about the spiritual gifts and whether they're different from skills and talents developed such as a learned foreign language. We also talk about how official the commandment of treating our bodies like temples is and what that entails. Lastly, we talk about different interpretations of the fall and what it means that Eve was beguiled or tricked by the serpent in the Garden of Eden. 

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With Roe vs. Wade overturned last week, abortion is a hot topic. We talk about the LDS Church’s official stance and whether that allows for any members to be pro-choice. It’s apparent that the LDS Church supports pro-life values and encourages members to promote such values to preserve the sanctity of human life. Still, some members may hold differing political views, which we discuss. We also talk about whether children can commit sin but are simply not held accountable for such actions or whether they are literally incapable of committing sinful actions. Lastly, we discuss what it means to gather Israel. Who’s Israel, why do they need to be gathered, and is this literal or symbolic?

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Are we too passive in our prayers and pursuits with God? Perhaps so—our conversation suggests in this week’s episode. We discuss the problem of praying merely “Thy will be done” while never exhibiting faith and action. We also discuss whether there will be second chances for exaltation after the resurrection. Lastly, we talk about both violence and anger—are they of God, the Devil, or both?

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Seven Deadly Heresies by Bruce R. McConkie

The Case Against Anger by Burton C. Kelly

D&C 76

Alma 34

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