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Christian Pastor Brannon Howse on Glenn Beck:

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His ideas about mormonism are wrong, but the new age concepts promoted in Beck's book are a concern to me.

Consider the source.

So if he is wrong about mormonism, why on earth would he be right about everything else?

until you've actually read the book, don't be too concerned

Have George W. Bush and Glenn Beck not made enough money lately for themselves? Seems like every time you turn around, some high profile figure in the media, in politics, in big business, etc. is writing a book (or yet another book) as if the their writings are needed and important to society. ) And are the millions they've already made not enough? Or does it have more to do with influencing public opinion to their liking? Even our church leaders continue to write book after book and Saints just buy 'em up like they're candy, but to me, it's just another avenue with which to make a buck. I'm not saying it's wrong, but I think these individuals know that there will be lots of buyers of their writings because of who they are and their status in society.

Col. Flagg wrote:Have George W. Bush and Glenn Beck not made enough money lately for themselves? Seems like every time you turn around, some high profile figure in the media, in politics, in big business, etc. is writing a book (or yet another book) as if the their writings are needed and important to society. ) And are the millions they've already made not enough? Or does it have more to do with influencing public opinion to their liking? Even our church leaders continue to write book after book and Saints just buy 'em up like they're candy, but to me, it's just another avenue with which to make a buck. I'm not saying it's wrong, but I think these individuals know that there will be lots of buyers of their writings because of who they are and their status in society.

Here here Col. I say confiscate their gains and give them to the less fortunate! I mean how much is enough!! @-) I see one of Pres. Monsons books was on the LDS best seller circuit. I bet he's just trying to buy a bigger house on the bench! Or a beach house in La Jolla? =))

Mark wrote:

Col. Flagg wrote:Have George W. Bush and Glenn Beck not made enough money lately for themselves? Seems like every time you turn around, some high profile figure in the media, in politics, in big business, etc. is writing a book (or yet another book) as if the their writings are needed and important to society. ) And are the millions they've already made not enough? Or does it have more to do with influencing public opinion to their liking? Even our church leaders continue to write book after book and Saints just buy 'em up like they're candy, but to me, it's just another avenue with which to make a buck. I'm not saying it's wrong, but I think these individuals know that there will be lots of buyers of their writings because of who they are and their status in society.

Here here Col. I say confiscate their gains and give them to the less fortunate! I mean how much is enough!! @-) I see one of Pres. Monsons books was on the LDS best seller circuit. I bet he's just trying to buy a bigger house on the bench! Or a beach house in La Jolla? =))

Mark, how many books has President Monson written? 11. They know anything they publish will be scooped up by members of the church en masse - they're hardly taking a risk with their time, money and effort to get something published like most people do because the average person doesn't possess the same influence on a political, religious or academic level. Just sayin'. And, for the record, Bro. Eyring has written 5 books and Pres. Hinckley wrote 12 during his tenure. It's a sure-fire way to make some extra money on the side while a GA,that's for sure. Again, I'm not condemning the practice, just pointing out a fact.

Yeah, this guy is a typical anti-mormon and has nothing profound to say. I couldn't stand watching more than 5 minutes and didn't hear a single shred of evidence or examples that Beck promotes new age stuff.

That guy was an idiot.

Col. Flagg wrote:

Mark wrote:

Col. Flagg wrote:Have George W. Bush and Glenn Beck not made enough money lately for themselves? Seems like every time you turn around, some high profile figure in the media, in politics, in big business, etc. is writing a book (or yet another book) as if the their writings are needed and important to society. ) And are the millions they've already made not enough? Or does it have more to do with influencing public opinion to their liking? Even our church leaders continue to write book after book and Saints just buy 'em up like they're candy, but to me, it's just another avenue with which to make a buck. I'm not saying it's wrong, but I think these individuals know that there will be lots of buyers of their writings because of who they are and their status in society.

Here here Col. I say confiscate their gains and give them to the less fortunate! I mean how much is enough!! @-) I see one of Pres. Monsons books was on the LDS best seller circuit. I bet he's just trying to buy a bigger house on the bench! Or a beach house in La Jolla? =))

Mark, how many books has President Monson written? 11. They know anything they publish will be scooped up by members of the church en masse - they're hardly taking a risk with their time, money and effort to get something published like most people do because the average person doesn't possess the same influence on a political, religious or academic level. Just sayin'. And, for the record, Bro. Eyring has written 5 books and Pres. Hinckley wrote 12 during his tenure. It's a sure-fire way to make some extra money on the side while a GA,that's for sure. Again, I'm not condemning the practice, just pointing out a fact.

Thank you, Mark! Hey Col...I love how you say "they know" in regard to General Authorities writing books. I want to know your secret to knowing what's in peoples minds and hearts because you always seem to know. Why don't you write them and ask what they are doing with the money they earn from book sales. I also like the statement "again, I'm not condemning the practice, just pointing out a fact." Your post seems pretty condemning to me.

This is the Christian movement shaking in its boots because half of the evangelical movement is starting to warm up to Mormonism. They know if we are accepted as mainstream, we will overwhelm their movement.

natasha wrote:
Thank you, Mark! Hey Col...I love how you say "they know" in regard to General Authorities writing books. I want to know your secret to knowing what's in peoples minds and hearts because you always seem to know. Why don't you write them and ask what they are doing with the money they earn from book sales. I also like the statement "again, I'm not condemning the practice, just pointing out a fact." Your post seems pretty condemning to me.

I 'm surprised you didn't know that your other half "knows" all things conspiratorial Natasha. I didn't want to say anything but word on the street is that he channels Eleanor Roosevelt when she isn't busy talking to Hillary. :-s

I'm quite surprised that no one here has actually read the book and could clear this up. Of course the reader must have an understanding of the new age movement and beliefs.

I 'm surprised you didn't know that your other half "knows" all things conspiratorial Natasha.

Mark, do you realize that Natasha is not the Col's "other half"?

ChemtrailWatcher wrote:

I 'm surprised you didn't know that your other half "knows" all things conspiratorial Natasha.

Mark, do you realize that Natasha is not the Col's "other half"?

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I get the impression that some are condemning the GA that write books. That is one of the most ignorant things I have seen on this site. First, some people like to read versus being clued to a TV or computer watching the mainstream media machine, so having good people write worthwhile books is a great thing. Secondly, Satan and his minions write books, newspapers, magazines, and endless amounts of propaganda supporting his cause. Makes sense that the good guys write at least a few things that allow those seeking truth to have good material to read. Thirdly, using their position to help move books is a great thing, they have earned that position due to their diligence in the Lord's work and if they are able to write books and they and the church can make a buck, what's wrong with that. Aren't those that support good causes allowed to make a living and earn a dollar as well or is that only for non-church people?

Jnewby, since you aren't using your bush/Obama avatar, can I use it? :p

ChemtrailWatcher wrote:

I 'm surprised you didn't know that your other half "knows" all things conspiratorial Natasha.

Mark, do you realize that Natasha is not the Col's "other half"?

Yes, it is funny how much Natasha swoons over Mark even while he constantly insinuates her being married to the Col.

InfoWarrior82 wrote:Jnewby, since you aren't using your bush/Obama avatar, can I use it? :p

Have at it, I've got a couple others I'm debating using. Enjoy!

Mark wrote:

Col. Flagg wrote:Have George W. Bush and Glenn Beck not made enough money lately for themselves? Seems like every time you turn around, some high profile figure in the media, in politics, in big business, etc. is writing a book (or yet another book) as if the their writings are needed and important to society. ) And are the millions they've already made not enough? Or does it have more to do with influencing public opinion to their liking? Even our church leaders continue to write book after book and Saints just buy 'em up like they're candy, but to me, it's just another avenue with which to make a buck. I'm not saying it's wrong, but I think these individuals know that there will be lots of buyers of their writings because of who they are and their status in society.

Here here Col. I say confiscate their gains and give them to the less fortunate! I mean how much is enough!! @-) I see one of Pres. Monsons books was on the LDS best seller circuit. I bet he's just trying to buy a bigger house on the bench! Or a beach house in La Jolla? =))

That's an interesting angle of viewing economic activity creators that I haven't really considered before, so thank you. Up until this point, I always thought rich people that get busy and do things increase overall economic activity, which benefits all members of a given society whether directly or indirectly. Are you saying that all those book publishers, tree fellers, pulp manufacturers, delivery drivers, etc. are somehow hurt by President Monson and Beck?