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To: novemberslady
I believe that in the end, God (not man) will let me know if I'm not what he expects me to be.

Well, I understand your sincerity. (I don't question a Mormon's sincerity)

I guess my question, in light of what you just said, is that a "two-way street" you adhere to?

IOW, if "God (not man)" is supposed to be the sole Communicator regarding "if I'm not what he expects me to be" -- then why is the very founding vision of your belief system this passage from Joseph Smith - History vv. 18-19 (Pearl of Great Price)?

...which of all the sects was right
...they were all wrong;
...all their creeds were an abomination in his sight;
that those professors were all corrupt...

We only have a 14 or 15 yo lad's word -- a pimply-faced young teen -- that all the OTHER church sects were 100% wrong, 100% creedally abominable, and 100% corrupt re: professing believers.

Therefore, if you believe this, you do accept a teen-ager's knowledge of where most of the religious world falls short.

So which is it? Do you accept all of Joseph Smith's assessment of these sects -- and therefore retract your last statement? Or do you stand by your statement just made to me?

61 posted on 09/20/2009 6:36:08 PM PDT by Colofornian
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To: Colofornian
As I said, I don't debate religion.
Some enjoy that, I don't.
68 posted on 09/20/2009 6:46:29 PM PDT by novemberslady
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