[Normandy]

Hi Colofornian

Thanks for the kind reply.

It seems like the faith and works relationship is at the crux of many discussions between Mormons and Protestants.

When reading the New Testament I find many, many places where Jesus gives commandments about how we should live. For example, the Sermon on the Mount contains many instructions and exhortations about behavior.

Throughout his ministry he called upon people to repent and to sin no more. In the parable of the sheep and the goats he explains that those who will inherit the kingdom prepared from the foundation of the world will be those who were charitable and kind to the less fortunate.

I can find nothing in the words of Christ where sin is excused. We can’t be saved in our sins - but we can be saved from our sins on condition of repentance.

I would never claim that our works save us - they don’t - but we are commanded to repent and “bring forth fruits meet for repentance”.

Is there a contradiction between letting people alone to practice their religion as they please and sending missionaries to share the message of the Latter-day Saints?

I don’t think there is really. It would be a problem if Mormon missionaries pestered and harrassed people who didn’t want anything to do with the message — but they don’t do that. They invite people to learn more if they are interested.

I think that’s a fair way to act in a free society. I have no trouble with Jehovah’s witnesses coming to my door and inviting me to learn more, or anyone from any other religion so long as they are respectful and will leave me alone if I say I’m not interested.

Glad we can be friendly :)

Normandy

[reaganaut]

I would never claim that our works save us - they don’t - but we are commanded to repent and “bring forth fruits meet for repentance”.

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But that isn’t what the LDS teaches.

Define ‘save’ and compare and contrast to ‘exaltation’.

Are works needed (of any type) to get us back into the presence of God the Father for Eternity??

I know the LDS answer and it isn’t what you stated above.

[Elsie]

It seems like the faith and works relationship is at the crux of many discussions between Mormons and Protestants.

Well; it isn't.

The fact that the two PERSONAGES are biblical descriptions of Satan's Minions is the problem.

Everything else is just noise.

[Marysecretary]

I was pestered by a couple of them in town. They were polite but I had to practically run to get away from them.