[Saundra Duffy]

“then the Mormons dead dunked him into the pagan blasphemy of unGodly religion...”

If you think it’s all a bunch of hooey anyway, why do you care?

[Elsie]

Here ya go!

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Here is MORMONism's own creed:

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Articles of Faith

The Articles of Faith outline 13 basic points of belief of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The Prophet Joseph Smith first wrote them in a letter to John Wentworth, a newspaper editor,
in response to Mr. Wentworth's request to know what members of the Church believed.
They were subsequently published in Church periodicals.
They are now regarded as scripture and included in the Pearl of Great Price.

 

THE ARTICLES OF FAITH
OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
History of the Church, Vol. 4, pp. 535—541

 

 

1. We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.
   
2. We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam's transgression.
   
3. We believe that through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel.
   
4. We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost.
   
5. We believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who are in authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof.
   
6. We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely, apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and so forth.
   
7. We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, and so forth.
   
8. We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God.
   
9. We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God.
   
10. We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion (the New Jerusalem) will be built upon the American continent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth; and, that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory.
    
11. We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may.
    
12. We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law.
    
13. We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul—We believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things.

Joseph Smith

 

[Elsie]

If you think it’s all a bunch of hooey anyway, why do you care?

THESE folks might have an answer for you: http://www.jewishgen.org/infofiles/ldsagree.html

[dragonblustar]

Something you might want to consider.

Jesus, in the preamble to quoting a verse from the Old Testament said, "...have you not read what was spoken to you by God..." (Matt. 22:31). The testimony of Jesus and of the Bible is that "All Scripture is God breathed" (2 Tim. 3:16).

Therefore, when we open up a page in our Bibles, we are treading upon holy ground. The Bible, although a book, is also unlike any other book. It is not simply a book giving facts about God.

The Bible is a book written by God. Certainly, human writers were involved, but the text of Scripture is inspired or breathed out by God Himself.

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To some people it would seem to be "un-spiritual" to invest time in studying the historical backgrounds, the context of a text or passage in Scripture, or the original language... no, many today want to "feel" something about a passage... or better still, just want the Holy Spirit to whisper His interpretation in their ears supernaturally. This tends to become highly subjective... and the hard labor of the study of the Scriptures is thrown out of the window. Every thought or supposed insight we have needs to be subject to Scripture, and we are not permitted to subject the Word of God to our impressions or feelings about it. ( Like the burning bosom....)

We would never consider someone qualified to practice as a medical physician who read just one paper containing a dozen rules on being a good doctor. Though knowing these 12 rules would be helpful, I'm sure we would agree that there's far more that is needed. Certainly, before a medical board would certify a person as competent to practice medicine they would want to make absolutely sure that the candidate knew far more than a dozen rules for good health. In the same way, there's so much more that could and should be said about how to study the Bible. Yet, with this qualifier, here are a dozen simple rules of interpretation (hermeneutics) which should at least get us started:

1. Consider the Author - who wrote the book? (what was his background, language, culture, vocation, concerns, education, circumstance, what stage of life?)

2. Consider the Audience (why was the book written? who was the audience? what would these words have meant to its original recipients?)

3. The Meaning of Words (this has become a lot easier in our day with all the information and technology at our disposal. The computer program Bibleworks 6 is especially recommended).

4. Historical Setting (avoid anachronism - trying to understand the past while viewing it wearing 21st century glasses - will not help toward understanding the original meaning of the author).

5. Grammar - (how things are being expressed - imperative is a command, a subjunctive would be "would you like to do this?" - two quite different meanings result)

6. Textual Issues - (are there any questions about the earliest or most authoritative manuscripts in comparison with others of a later date - and how does this influence our understanding of what was originally written)

7. Syntax - this refers to words and their relationship with one another. For example, Romans 5:1 says "Having been justified (a past tense action) by faith, we have peace with God." It would be incorrect to think that we have to gain peace with God before justification takes place. The syntax is clear that it is a result of first being justified that peace ensues. Correct syntax is a vital component of sound interpreation.

8. Form of Literature (we should interpret the Bible literally, but that doesn't mean we don't recognize that parables are parables, and that to interpret them correctly, we interpret them as literal parables! Historical narrative is historical narrative, nouns are nouns, verbs are verbs, analogies are analogies)

9. Immediate Context (a text out of context becomes a pretext. It can be made to say something not intended by the author). Always check the immediate context of a verse or passage to determine the correct interpretation.

10. Document Context (in Romans, there is a certain argument which Paul is pursuing, and this helps us to determine what is meant in isolated verses when we know the purpose for what is being written. Always keep the author's broad purpose in mind when looking in detail at the meaning of texts). This, like the others, is a very helpful rule.

11. Author's Context (this refers to looking at all of a person's writings - John's writings, Paul's writings, Luke's writings, etc.).

12. Biblical Context (the broadest context possible, the entire Bible; allowing us to ask if our interpretation is consistent with the whole of Scripture). Scripture is never contradictory to itself.

http://www.reformationtheology.com/2006/04/playing_marbles_with_diamonds.php

[SZonian]

I’ll tell you why I care;

Firstly, it’s pagan. It’s not Biblical and that’s been discussed with you and other mormons on FR ad nauseum, ad infinitum.

Secondly, SLC and the many accomplices in temples everywhere are complicit in not only ignoring the many requests to cease and desist, they persist in direct defiance of people’s wishes.

Thirdly, IF, and that’s a big IF, SLC and mormons truly respected the right of men to worship as they please (AoF), they wouldn’t go around doing this so-called “work” that violates a person right to opt out or opt in because they can’t.

If my religious beliefs don’t align with mormonism, why must mormons feel compelled to violate my beliefs all in the name of “just in case”?

No respect, that’s why.

[Tennessee Nana]

Why do you care that I might care ???

Are you attempting again to deny me my right to worship as I see fit ???

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm ????????????????

Whats that number in your “articles of faith” again ???

Courtesy PING to the loverly Elsie Keeper of the files...

[Tennessee Nana]

The Christian Nana Post #4: This was just evil on the part of the Mormons...

Father Damien died as a Christian doing his Christian duty...

The man dedicated his life to God and then the Mormons dead dunked him into the pagan blasphemy of unGodly religion...

SICK SICK SICK

The Mormon Sandy Post #17: If you think it’s all a bunch of hooey anyway, why do you care?
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Where have I ever said “I think it’s all a bunch of hooey” ???

1. I dont use such terms to describe the blasphemy of Mormonism...

2. Dont bother to look... you wont find a post of mine with such words except this one in which I am merely quoting you, yourself...

As for my personal thoughts of which you are not privy, these are factual written communications from me...

Mormonism is a wicked perversion of Christianity and spits in the face of the God of the Bible...

It goes far beyond “hooey” and into dire evil...

The sickness of Joey smith’s imagination is still being prZacticed by evil greedy men desiring not to have lost people enter the kingdom of God

but instead to line their own pockets with the hard earned savings of their decieved anbd desparate victims...

Mormonism is a ponzi scheme on an enormous scale with far reaching tentacles...

While in Christianity God gave...

In Mormonism it is men took...

[Tennessee Nana]

If you think it’s all a bunch of hooey anyway, why do you care?
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Here ya go...

The mormon articles of faith

11. We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may.

and yet you are not letting me “worship how, where, or what I may.” ???

Plus you mormons are not letting my ancestors “worship how, where, or what they may.”

Well not in the grave where they might like to continue to worship how they did when they were topside...

[AppyPappy]

“If you think it’s all a bunch of hooey anyway, why do you care?”

Exactly. The feigned indignation is strong on this thread.