Daniel

I'm sure if they used the same tactics as Meldrum has they would have no problem doing so. I don't think they really care about the theory itself more of the shoddy research and appeal to authority. You know nothing says more then hey look at the GA here in the audience. He agrees with me, so should you. That kind of stuff goes along way in LDS culture.

I misread your statement before I could correct and follow up you posted. My response to the inconsistancy part. http://www.lds.net/forums/253363-post20.htm

Personally I believe that they see a real danger with his work. That's the reason for the scrutiny. That by using his faulty data, and appeals to authority people are laying all their faith in what he says, instead of their faith in the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. If there was a fall out, people testimonies are at stake. I'm sure Meldrum is a great guy and has real good intentions but honestly what he is doing can hurt a lot of people. Why do you think anti's are eating this up. They know where Meldrum succeeds they do also. You can find them wringing their hands on RFM, Signature Books, and other known sites hostile to the church. waiting for the fallout with arms wide open.

Since Rod hasn't shown FAIR where they were inaccurate perhaps you would be willing to do it for him?

I doubt Rod Meldrum would disengage, it's his livelihood. He has everything to lose if his theory is discredited, especially by members of his own faith. Meldrum is also characterizing attacks on his theories as attacks on him. I have seen nothing of the sort, what I have seen is Meldrum calling any scholars and people that don't agree with him as apostates. He is in no position of authority to do so. It also looks like FAIR was gracious with him and tried to help him. When he refused is when they published there findings. I know this was the case on FAIRS first response to the dvd's. From my understanding is they contacting him about using the Prophet incorrectly and he ignored them. He didn't put a change on his website till after FAIR published its findings. He is still selling the original dvd with the mistake with no notice on it. On this most recent release it also seems FAIR gave him over a month to review there work and were willing to work with him. Rod has refused to do this also. If Rod is so compelled that Heavenly Father has revealed to him what he has not revealed to his Prophets, why is he selling this prophetic announcement?

Hello, We are aware of this thread and are looking at the best course of action to take at this moment. As of now I am closing this thread perhaps a new one could be started on a better note. Thank you Daniel

Wow this person needs a lesson in social skills and get out of Utah. I live in a predominant Catholic area and get the same kind of thing. There are fundies in every religion, all I have to say is good thing I'm not one of them. Daniel Welcome to the board hope you enjoy it here. Daniel

Someone actually told you this in a conversation? As far as most LDS are concerned (except for the wingnut that would have told you the above) we are both followers of Christ and Children of God. By the way the Great and Abominable church is not one church in particular its symbolism for any church against the Church of the Lamb. Daniel Btw they may have gotten the notion that the Catholic Church was the Great Abominable church from a book that came out decades ago and was refuted by the First Presidency of the LDS Church.

I was inactive for many years and did not believe in a God. I was in the same boat and wish that I was excuminicated so I could start over but you know what it wasn't that bad. I had a great bishop that let me take things at my pace. There were many burdens I carried on my shoulders that did not belong to me and he helped me work through them and I also gained faith in the atonement. I think as you come back thats what you should remember is that your sins can and will be forgiven. All you have to do is ask. Daniel

Thanks for the input. So far so good and many points I did not think of. Here are my solutions to some of them. They sell a water bactericide that should take care of any heat related bacteria and that could be purchased at a camping store or army surplus. I have plywood up there right now to distribute weight better I guess I will need to check the strength of my rafters. . Although I think it would be ok I mean I got my ac unit up there and its very common for people to have their water heaters up there and those would weigh more then a food quality plactic tank and water which shouldn't exeed 500 lbs. We already had a vermin problem and luckily I was able to have my roof rat proofed by a pest control company so that should have taken care of that I hope. But yes I will need some kind of drip pan and escape route for it. Maybe an a/c pan? I have soft water and R/O system built into my home so having water delivered and rotating it with usage wont work. So far all we got are 7 gallon water containers stacked in the storage room in our garage. Got enough for a week for a family of 4. I think this is looking like a viable solution lets keep thinking about it and try to find any other downfalls that you all might find? Daniel

Ive been trying to figure out the best way to store water for a family that could extend water supply from a week to a month without needing to take up a whole room. I came up with this idea but it has some problems. Heat is a major one but I would like to find ways around it. I want to purchase an rv water storage tank and put it in my attic and plumb a spicket to it in my garage so I can hook up a hose to it easily and fill it or empty it from one point. Tanks range in size but I think with what I have in portable water a 55 gal tank would do the trick. However my attic temperature is over 110-130F. With its high pitch and ventilation its really not that bad to spend time up there. So here is my questions. 1. What does heat do to water if it is reguraly circulated. 2. What ways could I insulate it so the heat isn't as major factor. Anyways your input on this would be great. Daniel

Well there was we removed it I guess I didn't finish it by editing out the refrence to the refrence.

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I just fixed that everything should be in decending order now. So the newest posts will be at the top with the oldest at the bottom.

Welcome some of us, were or are in the same shoes as you are in. Remember no matter what happens the atonement is for you and for all of us. There is nothing that can get in the way of you not being forgiven but yourself. If you have any questions or need anything let us know. QP p.s. Welcome to the site.