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To: Colofornian
Why is your group so reluctant to address the topic of this thread?
114 posted on 04/23/2004 12:58:01 PM PDT by rising tide (Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.)
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To: rising tide
Why is your group so reluctant to address the topic of this thread?

First of all, I didn't know I had a "group"; actually, if you preview a # of my posts, I have directly discussed Mr. Duncan or what he wrote: I addressed his point about engaging in good causes of our own free will (#71); I addressed the break in fulfilling the biological commission in his family (#77); and I addressed the following the previous section of posts:

"So how does this fully relate to living responsibly? LDS apostle says 'we are responsible by conduct and by covenants to live the standards of the gospel.' (Full quote: 'Our critics' belief, based on the Bible, holds that man is saved by grace alone. Theirs is by far the easier way. Our position, also based on the Bible but strengthened by other scriptures, holds that we are saved by grace 'after all we can do,' (2 Ne. 25:23.) and we are responsible by conduct and by covenants to live the standards of the gospel.' - Boyd K. Packer, "The Peaceable Followers of Christ," Ensign, Apr. 1998, p. 65). But the gospel literally means "good news." News is not a standard, a law, a precept, an ordinance, to obey, it's news. Jesus dying on the cross is front-page news, a historical event; you ARE forgiven is front-page news, not another "thou shalt"; Jesus rising from the dead is good news, not more sweaty merit badges you have notch on your spiritual belt."

127 posted on 04/23/2004 2:06:59 PM PDT by Colofornian
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