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Date Posted: 08:32:57 10/06/06 Fri
Author: Messenger
Subject: Re: Questions for/about Ron Livingston
In reply to: MattOKC 's message, "Questions for/about Ron Livingston" on 02:17:08 09/26/06 Tue

>I don't know what "GPA" means so I hope it's
>appropriate to address Ron Livingston by his given
>name. I'm curious about a few things and wanted to ask
>for clarification.

It's just short for "grandpa". He found out that he was named for his mothers boyfriend at the time (yes, she was still married) and he found that concept quite unsettling. Some people still refer to him as Ron, even though he legally has no name. I'm not sure exactly how you get your name changed to nothing, but he did.

>1. Given Ron's numerous statements in the late
>70's/early 80's that Zion cannot be established until
>work among the Indian people develops, how will he
>seek Zionic conditions in his own community despite
>his no longer being involved in Indian work?

This is a good question and I'm not sure how to answer it. The Book of Mormon makes it quite clear that the gentiles are to ASSIST in the building of Zion. Most gentiles get all indignant at this statement, because they want to be the ones that actually have the mission of Zion.

I do know that there is still interaction with many of the First Nations, but to what degree and for what purpose, I cannot say.

>2. Where is Ron's adopted son, Abinadi, now? Are they
>still in contact with one another?

He is quite a neat guy. He's now married and has a son. He does visit quite regularly and everyone still regards each other as family.

>3. Does Ron miss his involvement in work on
>reservations with his former beloved one there? What
>experiences would he most like to enjoy again?

I'm sure he does. As far as a specific "beloved one", I cannot say. He has referred to several people that he has worked with and always speaks fondly of each of them.

>4. Does the community still identify itself as an
>Essene culture? And if so, would it then be correct
>and appropriate to regard anything written by Essenes
>in the Dead Sea Scrolls as being equally applicable
>and descriptive of the Iowa community too?

By and large, yes. We are not locked into being identified with the Dead Sea Essenes. Remember, they never had Zion. Culturally and religiously, it was a very appropriate point of reference. However, we are still us, not them. The Lord always has something that needs to be done and everyone needs to be able to know what there part is and to get out there and do it. We don't see our mission as being just an extension or continuation of that group.

Now one quick question for you. Are you the fellow that emailed me from Oklahoma about two years ago?

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Replies:

Answering Questions for/about Ron Livingston -- Messenger, 08:41:31 10/06/06 Fri
Re: Questions for/about Ron Livingston -- MattOKC, 19:51:08 10/06/06 Fri
- Re: Questions for/about Ron Livingston -- Messenger, 17:54:18 10/08/06 Sun