"Christianity was properly defined by one old philosopher, who abhored those “who claimed to have a special connection with the Almighty and would grant absolution for a consideration.”
Um, the only "consideration" Christ asks is that we accept the benefit of His sacrifice and try to live up to His standard. BTW, we Christians KNOW we will fail to live up to His standard because He said we can't, but we are asked to try. Wow, very self-serving of Him, eh? /sarc
What’s with all these people who claim to have special powers and knowledge? Nearby, the Crystal Cathedral is going bankrupt. We have Tammy Faye and Jimmah Swaggert, and Robert Tilton, (now there was a Christian)all serving the world the example of Christianity! It’s just like politics, isn’t it?
Actually, no, it's not. True faith is all about personal belief and striving, the exact opposite of politics, which is about convincing and controlling others. Sure, some politicians and "religious leaders" try to manipulate religion to convince and control others, but true faith couldn't be more opposite of that than black vs white.
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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 your 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? |