Matt

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I like to make programs and devices smarter and easier to use. I experiment with new, brilliant interface concepts. I'm a programmer, designer, web developer, and a nice guy.

I like to take pictures. I enjoy good humor in others and the simple things in life, like thunderstorms. Music is a great companion. I seek after anything of good report which makes life more fulfilling.

I believe choices make us who are, and are a major part of how we and others feel.

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Apr 20	comment	What does “two becoming one flesh” refer to? +1 This is clearly explained, and a specific, new perspective on the original question. I was also thinking about the intercessory prayer, and Christ's plea that we become one. So as well as the asker's first two points, other types of unity could be another way to view this commandment.
Apr 10	comment	Does the Mormon doctrine of exaltation implicitly require acknowledging the existence of sentient extra-terrestrial life? That's fine. I personally prefer the variety of answers rather than a single answer to (difficult) questions. That's what makes Stack Exchange sites awesome.
Apr 5	comment	Do people go to heaven immediately when they die? Hey Bryson, welcome. Your answer will earn my immediate upvote with a little expansion and a reference or two. * D'oh -- @DavidStratton beat me to it.
Apr 1	comment	What priesthood did the line of Adam from Seth to Melchizedek and Noah hold in LDS/Mormon teaching? +1. Question is thoroughly researched, honest, and interesting.
Mar 29	comment	Is there a difference between Scripture and inspired writings? This answer is definitely exhaustive, but there's something about it... I can't quite place it. (Is anyone else thinking this?) I'm not sure the semantic fuddling between what prophets and apostles are and how important they are is relavent to the question. Maybe it's that it needs some more citations. Or maybe it's that I'm not quite sure it represents greater Christianity as a whole as well as it could. But anyway, it certainly covers the main points about what's important for "scripture."
Mar 18	comment	What is the LDS Church's affiliation with the Boy Scouts? The troop I was in was also sponsored by a church, and was always involved with those from other churches and occasionally public schools. The LDS perspective was particularly interesting to me since the LDS church is normally very independent, and is clear to not be "affiliated" with many other groups.
Mar 17	comment	Is Christ's blood enough? I think this is a good question, but note that answers may vary widely between different Christian groups.
Mar 17	comment	What works do the LDS Church recognize as Scripture? This answer is subjective, wrong on many counts, and is severely lacking in reliable citations.
Mar 13	comment	Was the white smoke ever supposed to be miraculous? I think he titled his question like that because if it was engineered to be white, it isn't really a "miracle"... maybe?
Mar 7	comment	What is the LDS (Mormon) view of the necessity of Jesus death and resurrection? @dcreight Well I certainly agree with you. But sorry, what do you mean by "your book" and "your people"?
Mar 6	comment	What is the LDS (Mormon) view of the necessity of Jesus death and resurrection? @dcreight Sure, but do you really think Jesus was talking about trinkets?
Mar 5	comment	What evidence does the LDS church forward for the claim that the Garden of Eden was in Missouri? @Narnian I would also reference any readers to this meta post about assuming.
Mar 5	comment	What evidence does the LDS church forward for the claim that the Garden of Eden was in Missouri? @Narnian Your false assumption is that the LDS Church assimilates that statement as doctrine. There's a big difference between what Brigham Young purportedly said as something he heard from Joseph Smith as his opinion, from official LDS Church doctrine, which this has never been. And I have seen metal's link, but that doesn't excuse my question, because I'm still curious what your sources are for your readings up on the LDS church that tend to lead to questions based on false assumptions. Maybe we could set more questions straight right away if we know your sources.
Mar 5	comment	What evidence does the LDS church forward for the claim that the Garden of Eden was in Missouri? Where are you reading all these things? All your recent questions about the LDS church start with false assumptions and I'm wondering if you should be finding more reliable sources.
Mar 4	comment	LDS belief about salvation in other worlds Sure, I guess so, as long as "not important" implies "as related to us and our salvation here." Anyone who knows a bit better on the last part please correct me if I'm wrong.
Feb 6	comment	Does the LDS Church teach that murder is unforgivable? I'm mobile right now but I will say that the killing referred to in D&C is murder. By extension it could also be any unlawful killing of another person, as determined by the laws of the land and a competent and fair justice system... murder is probably used as defined by God, not by codified laws of man....
Feb 5	comment	Why do LDS use water and leavened bread in communion when the Jews used wine and unleavened bread? The LDS might reply by suggesting that the clearness of the water equally represents the purity and sinlessness of Christ, and that the bread and water together represent the bread of life and the living water. Irregardless, with that revelation in Doctrine and Covenants, it "mattereth not" to their theology what is used.
Feb 5	comment	Why do LDS use water and leavened bread in communion when the Jews used wine and unleavened bread? Certainly, particularly the wording of various ordinances. Paul strove to impress that the Law of Moses was done away in Christ just as equally as he strove to enforce unity and uniformity among the congregations, condemning those who made unauthorized alterations to the services.
Feb 5	comment	Why do LDS use water and leavened bread in communion when the Jews used wine and unleavened bread? @Narnian God gave Jews the Mosaic Law to prepare them for a higher law, which is more liberal in its application. The principles haven't changed, but the application depends upon the circumstances.
Feb 5	comment	Why do LDS use water and leavened bread in communion when the Jews used wine and unleavened bread? ♩♫ Hey, I beat Mason Wheeler! ♬♪ ... anyway, valid point, I'll edit that in. @Narnian I don't really know; there's nothing wrong with grape juice, but I suppose some members would potentially have medical needs that just makes water a simpler choice. In some LDS wards, a piece of bread has to be substituted by a corn tortilla for the gluten-intolerant.