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“We believe God does talk to man,” Briscoe said. “He chooses one prophet at a time.”

Wow. Is it not great that he is LDS.

2 posted on 04/26/2007 6:26:55 AM PDT by svcw (There is no plan B.)

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Misunderstood mormon ping

8 posted on 04/26/2007 8:05:32 AM PDT by greyfoxx39 (Waiting impatiently for a conservative party to rise from the ashes of the wimpy republican party.)

“We believe God does talk to man,” Briscoe said. “He chooses one prophet at a time.”

Well, if Briscoe actually said that (one can never be sure with newspapers) he is confused.

We believe in continuing revelation from God, yes. However, we do not believe that God speaks only to one prophet at a time.

In fact, anyone who can testify of Jesus Christ is a prophet, for "the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy" (Rev. 19:10).

We also believe that individuals can receive revelation through the Holy Ghost to guide them through life. That includes guidance to fulfill their callings in the Church. Thus, a bishop can receive revelation to guide the ward over which he presides.

What I think Bishop Briscoe was saying is that God chooses one man at a time to receive revelation to guide the entire Church. That man is the President of the Church, often called "the Prophet" by the members.

9 posted on 04/26/2007 8:08:44 AM PDT by Logophile

We believe in Jesus Christ

The Demons believe.

16 posted on 04/26/2007 8:38:58 AM PDT by Gamecock (The Gospel Provides What The Law Demands)

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