tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8763615318413342535.post5705017593327552153..comments2023-07-05T08:19:41.867-07:00Comments on Things as They Are, Were and Are to Come: Temple Symbols and ChristmasAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05892013499410269737noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8763615318413342535.post-16515163863256726012013-12-15T20:14:25.215-08:002013-12-15T20:14:25.215-08:00I'm pleased, Woodruff Family, that you analyze...I'm pleased, Woodruff Family, that you analyzed the monograph so well. You are so very right. I did not address it in the essay because it is one of the key points in my online classes. I applaud your astute and insightful analysis.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05892013499410269737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8763615318413342535.post-24770827692855441652013-12-15T16:17:34.513-08:002013-12-15T16:17:34.513-08:00There is one thing I find missing in this analysis...There is one thing I find missing in this analysis - it is there, just beneath the surface of the essay, but should have been the central thesis. If we take the Old Testament at its word and believe that Joseph Smith's revelations which became the books of Abraham and Moses are true sources of history, not simply religious lore, it stands to reason that paganism and the various other world Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08857217298132849135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8763615318413342535.post-7250677608285689402013-12-15T16:17:16.373-08:002013-12-15T16:17:16.373-08:00There is one thing I find missing in this analysis...There is one thing I find missing in this analysis - it is there, just beneath the surface of the essay, but should have been the central thesis. If we take the Old Testament at its word and believe that Joseph Smith's revelations which became the books of Abraham and Moses are true sources of history, not simply religious lore, it stands to reason that paganism and the various other world Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08857217298132849135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8763615318413342535.post-7142847655058374172011-07-30T16:41:25.544-07:002011-07-30T16:41:25.544-07:00Muy buen artículo. Hiciste una relación muy intere...Muy buen artículo. Hiciste una relación muy interesante, original creo yo. <br />Sorry, I am better reading english than writing<br /><br />Roberto<br />From Chilemormonismohttp://estudiosud.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8763615318413342535.post-80815568167632850732010-06-19T22:38:09.292-07:002010-06-19T22:38:09.292-07:00Recently I watched a youtube clip from Doc Marquis...Recently I watched a youtube clip from Doc Marquis on "Americas Cult Holidays," which was very eye opening. This sheds light in a very different perspective. <br /><br />Also, just so that I am clear...Saturn use to be where Polaris is now and was the Sun??? Maybe its too late and I am reading this wrong?liberty_bellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8763615318413342535.post-39702050765742899762008-12-06T19:03:00.000-08:002008-12-06T19:03:00.000-08:00It is easy to see how pagan symbols, rituals and w...It is easy to see how pagan symbols, rituals and worship ties in to our present day Christmas but it is a real stretch to tie the ancient gods of fertility in groves on tops of mountains and other pagan rituals and symbols of worship to the Lord’s sacred temple. The Masonic symbols of the sun, stars and planets are much closer in meaning than the pagans.<BR/>James L. McAlpinJames McAlpinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07574629629476167544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8763615318413342535.post-51365803946711937292008-12-06T08:12:00.000-08:002008-12-06T08:12:00.000-08:00Again Anthony has uncovered some great things to c...Again Anthony has uncovered some great things to consider not only this holiday season, but throughout the year. Anthony's books will open your mind to new understandings and ideas to explore. Keep up the great work, and thank you for sharing this information. I thought the connections with Polaris/Santa and sleigh/reindeer with spirits was fascinating. <BR/>Thank you! <BR/>Rod MeldrumAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8763615318413342535.post-51897525783210427722008-08-30T16:08:00.000-07:002008-08-30T16:08:00.000-07:00Fascinating and detailed essay of the sources for ...Fascinating and detailed essay of the sources for Christmas trees. Much unlike traditional stories, but makes perfect sense. You've done some great research here. I had never considered that there might be something to Santa Claus and the North Pole other than imagination. What a connection! Thanks for this great essay. Much to think about.Tim Malonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11583763801445542972noreply@blogger.com