Author Archives: Monte Shelley

Theory of Syntax, 1988

March 1988 Syntax: The typical patterns of word and sentence formation used to control meaning in a given language. Grammar: The rules for producing the typical word and sentence formation used to control meaning in a given language. Typicality: Syntactic … Continue reading

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Art and Religion

I. What Human Beings Are Human beings are spiritually and physically the children of the gods, and may become gods. Each human being has a stewardship of mind, heart, strength, and might. Mind is what and how one thinks and … Continue reading

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The New and Everlasting Covenant

1.   There are three important Gospel Covenants: a.   The original covenant of Justice: Keep every commandment and inherit. Abraham 3:25 This is a covenant of justice. b.   The New and Everlasting Covenant: Repent of all sinning and learn to keep … Continue reading

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Oh Say What is Real?

A lecture was given by Dr. Melvin Morse, 28 October 2018 at the IANDS meeting in Salt Lake City. He is a pediatrician in Washington State who is studying near-death experiences in young children (10 and under). He is attempting … Continue reading

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Strong Faith and a Firm Mind in Every Form of Godliness, 1994

Illinois Peoria Mission1994 How is it possible to gain control of one’s mind to become a better missionary? The first step is to be able to control our power of attention. We cannot control ourselves until we bring our power … Continue reading

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The Mission of a Latter-day Saint, 1979

1 March 1979 The life mission of every member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is identical in its general features. Those features are that: A child forlorn, frightened, or sobbing is an evil of this world: … Continue reading

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Theory of Personal Behavior, 1979

26 July 1979 Definition: Role. A recognizable pattern of valuations, actions, and communications which form a cohesive whole. Examples: Son Husband Father Grandfather Boss Administrator Teacher Committee member Artist Thinker Actor Architect Friend Adversary Client Benefactor Glutton Lazy lout Dilettante … Continue reading

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Peter’s Formula

“Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord. According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that … Continue reading

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The Warfare of the Two Ways

The Way of Christ The Way of Satan Birth Every child is born under the covenant and thus is an heir to the blessings of the new and everlasting covenant. Children are born naturally without permission or commission and according … Continue reading

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Human Rights, 1987

April 1987 1.   If a right is not: 2.   Then perhaps a right is a freedom granted to a person by another person or group of persons. 3.   The people of the United States grant rights to individuals such as: … Continue reading

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