Posted on 05/12/2012 3:38:57 PM PDT by svxdave
'You' may not be.
To judge requires that a certain amount of FACTS be presented to be analyzed.
If one is ignorant of the data involved, it is wise to recuse oneself from the situation at hand.
Defining Christianity by a 4th century creed is a strawman.
The Articles of Faith outline 13 basic points of belief of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The Prophet Joseph Smith first wrote them in a letter to John Wentworth, a newspaper editor,
in response to Mr. Wentworth's request to know what members of the Church believed.
They were subsequently published in Church periodicals.
They are now regarded as scripture and included in the Pearl of Great Price.
THE ARTICLES OF FAITH
OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS History of the Church, Vol. 4, pp. 535541
Joseph Smith |
Temple Recommend Questions
1 Do you have faith in and a testimony of God the Eternal Father, His Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost? 2 Do you have a testimony of the Atonement of Christ and of His role as Savior and Redeemer? 3 Do you have a testimony of the restoration of the gospel in these the latter days? 4 Do you sustain the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as the Prophet, Seer, and Revelator and as the only person on the earth who possesses and is authorized to exercise all priesthood keys? Do you sustain members of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles as prophets, seers, and revelators? Do you sustain the other General Authorities and local authorities of the Church? 5 Do you live the law of chastity? 6 Is there anything in your conduct relating to members of your family that is not in harmony with the teachings of the Church? 7 Do you support, affiliate with, or agree with any group or individual whose teachings or practices are contrary to or oppose those accepted by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? 8 Do you strive to keep the covenants you have made, to attend your sacrament and other meetings, and to keep your life in harmony with the laws and commandments of the gospel? 9 Are you honest in your dealings with your fellowmen? 10 Are you a full-tithe payer? 11 Do you keep the Word of Wisdom? 12 Do you have financial or other obligations to a former spouse or children? If yes, are you current in meeting those obligations? 13 If you have previously received your temple endowment: Do you keep the covenants that you made in the temple? Do you wear the garment both night and day as instructed in the endowment and in accordance with the covenant you made in the temple? 14 Have there been any sins or misdeeds in your life that should have been resolved with priesthood authorities but have not been? 15 Do you consider yourself worthy to enter the Lord's house and participate in temple ordinances? |
You mean like being politically active in the 1980s, supporting democrats in the late 1980s and early 1990s? A past Senate campaign, and a failed governorship, where he could not run for reelection, left office with 34% approval, and wiped out the state's GOP?
Romney's entire life and his family life tell us what Romney really is, that is not merely "equal" in weight to his instantly reversing himself on everything in preparation for his presidential run.
Do you really think that at age 59, Romney, a long time politician and long active in politics and fund raising, son of a 3 term governor and presidential candidate, and having a Senate candidate mother, having joined his father in protest against conservatism at the 1964 convention, and refusing to vote for Reagan during the 1980s, suddenly had a stroke in 2006, and became totally different, a reversed mirror image of his 59 year old self, just as he was announcing that he was running for president?
Ah; right THERE is your PROBLEM!!!
Surely you are AWARE the GOD Himself instructed Joseph Smith, Prophet, to re-translate the KJV to get the ERROR out that MAN had allowed!
It is known as the JST: Joseph Smith Translation.
Throw OUT that DAMNED KJV and get the REAL scriptures!!!
But; it is NOT the only SCRIPTURE that you see; is it?
Have you no QUAD to lug around?
But; it is NOT the only SCRIPTURE that you see; is it?
Have you no QUAD to lug around?
And I'll agree as a Protestant!
Isn’t this a little like trying to define when a ‘republican’ is just a RINO?
You say this but it's not really so. Do a 180 from one day to the next? No, that hasn't happened.
See #159
Oh??
Quick; tell me of a good stock to purchase.
That is your argument, not that he doesn’t do, but that it isn’t literally the next day?
Speaking of Mohammed (PBUH)...
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Your description does not match the video.
I think I’m betwixt and between on arguments as to Romney’s spiritual status. I can’t agree with some of what I know about the Mormon religion/faith but I do know Mormons who I am pleased with their societal actions and that certainly shows to me a body of people I believe as to this day and age would satisfy our Founders intent for this Nation. This belief does not necessarily extend to Romney at the moment. As a youth I was confirmed in a a very rigid Lutheran doctrine. My brother who was very athletic and I were chastised for having our names associated with the Catholic sports teams we played on for lack of enough players in our Lutheran School. I feel this breech of doctrinal behavior has kind of colored my attitude about religious differences even though I have faith and guidance in my Lutheran religious faith.
So true; but what SHALL we do with the relevant ones?
Is this supposed to nullify the fact that MORMONs believe in a demonically delivered false religion?
Yes it does.
Transcript from the Mickelson interview with Romney:
Governor Mitt Romney: I make it very clear. I do not try and distance myself from my faith, in any way shape or form. Ive been asked time and again, will you distance yourself the your Church, will you disavow this practice, and the answer is no.
Jan Mickelson: The point is when you try to hermetically seal them, that makes your potential supporters who agree with your ethics, nervous. Thats all Im trying to say.
Governor Mitt Romney: And so what should I do? I should not have been pro-choice. And so therefore Im just finished right there? Well you were pro choice so you distanced yourself from your faith so youre finished. So what should I say?
Jan Mickelson: No, no, I made a mistake when I
Governor Mitt Romney: And every Mormon should be pro-life?
Jan Mickelson: If thats what your Church says.
Governor Mitt Romney: Thats not what my Church says! There are leaders of my Church who are pro-choice. Youre wrong. Thats your problem.
Jan Mickelson: No thats false logic. Your Churchs official position is pro-life.
Governor Mitt Romney: No, no-no, no no. We can continue that conversation
Jan Mickelson: We only have about 30 seconds. Unless you want to stay longer.
Governor Mitt Romney: Ive got to run.
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