“I quoted one of your leaders directly - not myself.”
Your quote was from 1857. It’s missing the context that it was delivered in, most importantly that it was given to a 19th century audience not a 21st century one. The past 150 years have not past without further quotes from LDS church leaders that provide clarification to what was said back in 1857 to help us see the doctrine through 20th century and then 21st century eyes.
If you want to know what Catholics believe today then you wouldn’t be digging through quotes from authorities that are a hundred years old, you’d go to the official source and ask them. The same courtesy should be given to the LDS Church.
Aluwid,
My experience with interacting with mormon posters here is usually the same. If I quote actual mormon writings, they are “out of context”. Perhaps it would clarify things if you would answer the following questions forthrightly and then our understanding would be based on your actual expression in words, updated for this current century.
1. Do you believe you can be a “god” of your own world someday? [the Bible, does not teach this]
2. Do you believe Jesus Christ was created? [the Bible teaches He existed eternally and was not created]
3. Do you believe Christ’s atonement for sin on the cross was completely sufficient to pay for your sins and to ensure you will have eternal life - or do you believe you have to perform works or other acts to achieve your salvation?
I think that would be a good starting place. Three simple questions, with a chance for you to explain without me quoting any of your leaders (including your founder) or my habit of quoting from mormon writings.
best,
ampu