Magna (Mormon) Defender.

Lutheran by Birth. Latter Day Saint by Choice. Lover of Catholicism & Appreciation of Orthodoxy, Enjoyer of Norse Paganism. I am a Christian, Father of 3, Husband, Iowan, Currently Serving in the Military with Religious Affairs. #Zion #LDS

@StallionCornell There are many ways someone can “Make Peace” which leaves “Peacemaker” open to interpretation. I appreciate President Oaks not only expounding & double down, but also giving clear examples of what is meant by: “Peacemaker”

President Oaks’s talk was a masterful, inspired expansion of President Nelson’s peacemaker efforts. It should completely transform how Latter-day Saints communicate online, especially on this platform. (Alas.)

The General Conference we convened today was remarkable because it began with what we call a Solemn Assembly. For more than a century this has been an event of great significance to members of the Church. In a Solemn Assembly, we vote to sustain members of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in this Assembly voting by quorums and groups. We do this only in the first conference where a new president and prophet of the Church has been called. I am grateful to be among those whose callings are formally recognized in this way, and appreciate your participation in this significant occasion. I express our gratitude as leaders of the Church for our members’ sustaining vote, prayers, and support. We also pray for you to be guided and prospered as you continue the great service you give to the children of God throughout the world. At this Easter season, I reaffirm our testimony of the Resurrected Lord and recognize that He is the head of this Church. We pray for His blessings upon this conference and upon all of you. #GeneralConference

Truly, Jesus Christ is the way to peace in this world, and eternal life in the world to come. He knows and loves each of us perfectly, and invites us to walk with Him, abide in Him, and follow His example of ministering to others one by one in charity and love. We have been reminded of the central role of marriage and families in our Heavenly Father’s plan for the eternal destiny of His children. May we demonstrate the pure love of Christ in our families, in our communities, and in all of our interactions with God’s children. #GeneralConference #GreaterLove

The literal resurrection of Jesus is, of course, the subject of so many scriptures that it is settled doctrine for believers of the Bible and Book of Mormon. For us, the universal resurrection is equally certain. I wonder if we fully appreciate the enormous significance of our belief in a literal, universal resurrection. The conviction that death is not the conclusion of our identity changes the whole perspective of our mortal life. It affects how we look on the physical challenges of mortality. It gives us the strength and perspective to endure the mortal challenges faced by each of us and by those we love. It signifies that mortal deficiencies are only temporary! It also gives us the courage to face our own death or that of loved ones—even deaths we might call premature. Our belief in the resurrection also encourages us to fulfill our family responsibilities in mortality. It helps us live together in love in this life in anticipation of joyful reunions and associations in the next. #GreaterLove #GeneralConference Artwork: “Above All” by Kelsy and Jesse Lighweave

@sainsburydr @jkimballcook I don’t have a blue check mark, so I don’t have the ability to correctly inform you on the ethnic makeup up of Europeans, most notably, Italians & your very incorrect assessment, myself being Swiss. You clearly to offense to Jared’s post, hence your knee jerk response.

Correct it is Latin. And of the three languages (Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese) the Italian derivative was chosen. Your stats are right, and prove my point. 8 times more Italians immigrated than Germans. Southern Italians were/are generally as you describe, but northern Italians generally resemble traditional German, Swiss, Austrian, and French melanin. Lastly the point is about not assuming and categorizing, particularly when implying the person might be a “Nazi” descendant. Jared said it was a joke not to take seriously. From my past experience following him, I find him an intelligent and honest person, so I believe him when he says he meant it as a joke. I love to joke, laugh, and smile. Ask anyone who knows me. I’ve learned by sad experience, however, that some jokes aren’t funny. This one was in poor taste, out of his character, that’s why I responded which I rarely do on social media.

Elder Walker is giving a great talk but anybody that white from Argentina I want to ask where were you grandparents in 1944

@PrestorJohn @Manhattva Or…just hunt Dragons…

@Manhattva If you eat a steak … you’re essentially eating dragon meat.

Every cow dreams of being a dragon.

@sainsburydr @jkimballcook No, it’s actually Latin in Origin & has its roots from Spain & Portugal. Only 2.5 million Italians immigrated during those 40yrs compared to 300K Germans from 1935-1975. Italians also predominantly have brown eyes, black hair & more melanin & Ward has chestnut & blue yes.

@jkimballcook Jared. Italians immigrated en masse to Argentina from 1880-1920. The country’s name literally is Italian. To make such assumptions (and by association “Nazi”) about where “white” Argentinians where in 1944 is, I believe inappropriate.

@jkimballcook Not to split hairs, but he was born in 1971, so it’s likely you might ask his parents! 😅

I'm not a crier, but this one almost got me. We will see you in the Millenium, Paxton 🥹 #GeneralConference2026

@TheGermanicist But I personally, don’t agree that they are all equal.

@LightIn56116 Yes I know 😂

I kinda like how in #GeneralConference the speakers name is simply in the bottom, left-hand corner, not their title or quorum membership Jesus expects us to know who they are lol

@chrishardman Then what is the best?

Hot take: Cinnamon rolls are the worst dessert.

@LDS_Dems I think he’s just trying to be inclusive to his Islamic voters. 😅

The President of the United States woke up threatening war crimes and praising Allah and it is just another Easter.

@VVenerabilis @AminadiTheLess @Manhattva

@AminadiTheLess @Manhattva Yep. Massive red fag. I mean flag.

Since the coward Jared is hiding replies, we get to drag him for being stupid in the quote tweets. @Manhattva correctly observed that in no instance ANYWHERE, do Leftist controlled areas become closer to Gospel standards as outlined by the Church. In every instance, Leftist controlled areas, be they cities, counties, or states, sin and crime increase, the worship of God decreases. In short, Leftism drags the children of God further away from Him. So no, its not good that the Church membership has become more Leftist.

@Rlrofthedohnuts @VVenerabilis @Manhattva The Gospel is not “balanced” the straight & narrow path is only one way.

@VVenerabilis @Manhattva Midwits cry about things need to be balanced. We do not need balance we need to be correct. Extending the concept: "Man look at all this not-murder happening, you know what we need? Some murder to balance out all this not-murder happening."

@VVenerabilis @Manhattva You can see this evidence within Utah itself. You can see a VERY close correlation between Leftest residents in Utah & an increase in all negative social stats.

@TheGermanicist I know that. But the theory presented it as: “All GC talks are of equal importance because all are equally inspired.”

@LightIn56116 And that’s the entire point. The First Presidency literally has more Authority than he Twelve, and the Twelve than everyone else, and the Seventy more than the Auciliary Presidencies, etc. That’s literally the whole point

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@chaserracer3302 *Post Easter Ham Lunch Be Like*

Ate too much

@Grownded Go home Google, you’re drunk.

I'm sorry Google... What?