Do you think Mormonism is a religion of "frenzied activity"?

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LongJourney said:
:hypno: How hokey. Imitation Indians, white as Icelandic gods.
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Seems to me most of the “portraits” of Christ found in Western Christianity especially within Catholicism have the same “white a icelandic gods” aspect as well…just want to be fair.🙂
 
LongJourney said:
:hypno: How hokey. Imitation Indians, white as Icelandic gods.
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They’re descended from vikings. 😉

My MIL was dragged to that pageant, she is not LDS and never has been. She sat in the car, refusing to go in. lol.
 
I have never seen a blue-eyed blond in Catholic iconography of Jesus.
 
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Seems to me most of the “portraits” of Christ found in Western Christianity especially within Catholicism have the same “white a icelandic gods” aspect as well…just want to be fair.🙂
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What Jesus looked like: one of my favorite topics! We fell guilty imaginging Jesus with blue eyes because is not politically correct to have blue eyes, and stereotypically, Jews had dark hair and eyes. Howeverr, Mary was from the line of David and he was said to be red-headed. I love to share this:

"The Archko Volume"
Another description of Jesus is found in “The Archko Volume” which contains official court documents from the days of Jesus. This information substantiates that He came from racial lines which had blue eyes and golden hair. In a chapter entitled “Gamaliel’s Interview” it states concerning Jesus (Yeshua) appearance:
“I asked him to describe this person to me, so that I might know him if I should meet him. He said: ‘If you ever meet him Yeshua] you will know him. While he is nothing but a man, there is something about him that distinguishes him from every other man. He is the picture of his mother, only he has not her smooth, round face. His hair is a little more golden than hers, though it is as much from sunburn as anything else. He is tall, and his shoulders are a little drooped; his visage is thin and of a swarthy complexion, though this is from exposure. His eyes are large and a soft blue, and rather dull and heavy…’ This Jew [Nazarite] is convinced that he is the Messiah of the world. …this was the same person that was born of the virgin in Bethlehem some twenty-six years before…”**
**- The Archko Volume, translated by Drs. McIntosh and Twyman of the Antiquarian Lodge, Genoa, Italy, from manuscripts in Constantinople and the records of the Senatorial Docket taken from the Vatican of Rome (1896) 92-93​
 
The following was taken from a manuscript in the possession of Lord Kelly, and in his library, and was copied from an original letter of Publius Lentullus at Rome. It being the usual custom of Roman Governors to advertise the Senate and people of such material things as happened in their provinces in the days of Tiberius Caesar, Publius Lentullus, President of Judea, wrote the following epistle to the Senate concerning the Nazarene called Jesus. *
"There appeared in these our days a man, of the Jewish Nation, of great virtue, named Yeshua Jesus], who is yet living among us, and of the Gentiles is accepted for a Prophet of truth, but His own disciples call Him the Son of God- He raiseth the dead and cureth all manner of diseases. A man of stature somewhat tall, and comely, with very reverent countenance, such as the beholders may both love and fear, his hair of (the colour of) the chestnut, full ripe, plain to His ears, whence downwards it is more orient and curling and wavering about His shoulders. In the midst of His head is a seam or partition in His hair, after the manner of the Nazarenes​
*. His forehead plain and very delicate; His face without spot or wrinkle, beautified with a lovely red; His nose and mouth so formed as nothing can be reprehended; His beard thickish, in colour like His hair, not very long, but forked; His look innocent and mature; His eyes grey, clear, and quick- In reproving hypocrisy He is terrible; in admonishing, courteous and fair spoken; pleasant in conversation, mixed with gravity. It cannot be remembered that any have seen Him *Laugh, *but many have seen Him *Weep. *In proportion of body, most excellent; His hands and arms delicate to behold. In speaking, very temperate, modest, and wise. A man, for His singular beauty, surpassing the children of men"
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The letter from Pontius Pilate to Tiberius Caesar This is a reprinting of a letter from Pontius Pilate to Tiberius Caesar describing the physical appearance of Jesus. Copies are in the Congressional Library in Washington, D.C.

TO TIBERIUS CAESAR:
A young man appeared in Galilee preaching with humble unction, a new law in the Name of the God that had sent Him. At first I was apprehensive that His design was to stir up the people against the Romans, but my fears were soon dispelled. Jesus of Nazareth spoke rather as a friend of the Romans than of the Jews. One day I observed in the midst of a group of people a young man who was leaning against a tree, calmly addressing the multitude. I was told it was Jesus. This I could easily have suspected so great was the difference between Him and those who were listening to Him. His golden colored hair and beard gave to his appearance a celestial aspect. He appeared to be about 30 years of age. Never have I seen a sweeter or more serene countenance. What a contrast between Him and His bearers with their black beards and tawny complexions! Unwilling to interrupt Him by my presence, I continued my walk but signified to my secretary to join the group and listen. Later, my secretary reported that never had he seen in the works of all the philosophers anything that compared to the teachings of Jesus. He told me that Jesus was neither seditious nor rebellious, so we extended to Him our protection. He was at liberty to act, to speak, to assemble and to address the people. This unlimited freedom provoked the Jews – not the poor but the rich and powerful.
Later, I wrote to Jesus requesting an interview with Him at the Praetorium. He came. When the Nazarene made His appearance I was having my morning walk and as I faced Him my feet seemed fastened with an iron hand to the marble pavement and I trembled in every limb as a guilty culprit, though he was calm. For some time I stood admiring this extraordinary Man. There was nothing in Him that was repelling, nor in His character, yet I felt awed in His presence. I told Him that there was a magnetic simplicity about Him and His personality that elevated Him far above the philosophers and teachers of His day.
Now, Noble Sovereign, these are the facts concerning Jesus of Nazareth and I have taken the time to write you in detail concerning these matters. I say that such a man who could convert water into wine, change death into life, disease into health; calm the stormy seas, is not guilty of any criminal offense and as others have said, we must agree – truly this is the Son of God. Your most obedient servant,
Pontius Pilate
 
These are two of my favorite pictures of Jesus, painted by Simone and Batoni respectively, I believe. I have both and just need to get a frame for the second one.

In Catholic art, Jesus tends to be very fair, very Anglo, bordering on feminine. I especially like the softness of the art, almost like an airbrushed effect with no hard lines or edges.
 
Eliza10 said:
Yes, I have seen that - that its a lifestyle with many positives, particularly with a sense of community, and people are willing to make the sacrifce to keep the lifestle afloat. I read where one Mormon leader said, “Who cares if its all fables! Its a great lifestyle!” And I wonder how many insiders and leaders in the various levels might have matching sentiments??? (I really am wondering that one, as I would have no idea.)
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I wholly agree and I think that Christians can take a page from the LDS playbook in that respect. It’s still much doing the right thing for the wrong reason.

Even after Thomas Stuart Ferguson realized that Smith was a fraud and that Mormonism has no basis in reality, he decided to ‘stay aboard the good ship Mormonism’ for the sense of community and the benefits it offers. He did, however, encouraged those who’d discovered the same to leave if they felt it was right for them.
 
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