In this flipped hypothetical exchange, the Socratic Questioner (SQ) (formerly the Christian Advocate) probes the beliefs of an LDS Advocate (LA), who holds that God continues to call prophets, brings forth additional scriptures (with more to come), views the Nephites and Nemenhah peoples as examples of Christ’s “other sheep” (with potentially more, including on other worlds), affirms God’s unchanging nature, recognizes ongoing apostasy, and anticipates further revelation in the establishment of Zion. LA draws from the LDS canon (Bible, Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants [D&C], Pearl of Great Price), the Nemenhah Records (purported ancient Native American writings tracing from Hagoth’s northward journey in the Book of Mormon, translated by Phillip Cloudpiler Landis and considered scripture by some groups), apocryphal works (e.g., Book of Enoch), and teachings of Joseph Smith (e.g., King Follett Discourse and sermons on revelation).
SQ remains impartial and logical, using Socratic questioning to challenge these views for clarity and consistency. LA responds civilly, defending with scriptural and historical references.
https://humblymybrain.substack.com/p/socratic-dialogue-questioning-lds
In the aftermath of the American Civil War, personal accounts from soldiers offered raw glimpses into the brutal realities of conflict, far removed from romanticized histories. George Cary Eggleston’s Southern Soldier Stories captures the unvarnished experiences of Confederate troops, emphasizing not just battles but the everyday struggles against scarcity and deprivation. This excerpt from his collection, titled “Random Facts,” vividly illustrates the ingenuity and endurance of Southern soldiers amid profound shortages—of clothing, medicine, ammunition, and even food—highlighting how necessity forged both practical innovations and spiritual resilience. It serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war, where survival often depended on makeshift solutions and unyielding determination.
https://humblymybrain.substack.com/p/confederate-soldiers-hardships-scarcity
