PING THE FREETARDS!
whatever its faults I still prefer it to islam and reverend wright’s black liberation (hate whitey) theology
The “Magic Underwear” you mention is simply a reminder to the wearer of covenants made to God and Jesus Christ in the LDS temple.
As various religious ministers wear outward clothing to tell others they have a Godly calling, we as Lay Clergy and wear inward clothing to remind ourselves of our godly callings.
The “Magic Underwear” you mention is simply a reminder to the wearer of covenants made to God and Jesus Christ in the LDS temple.
As various religious ministers wear outward clothing to tell others they have a Godly calling, we as Lay Clergy and wear inward clothing to remind ourselves of our godly callings.
They love take on the tough issues like underwear.
Not so hot to talk about gold plates and talking salamanders.
Question: "What is Mormonism? What do Mormons believe?"
Answer: The Mormon religion (Mormonism), whose followers are known as Mormons and Latter Day Saints (LDS), was founded less than two hundred years ago by a man named Joseph Smith. He claimed to have received a personal visit from God the Father and Jesus Christ who told him that all churches and their creeds were an abomination. Joseph Smith then set out to begin a brand-new religion that claims to be the “only true church on earth.” The problem with Mormonism is that it contradicts, modifies, and expands on the Bible. Christians have no reason to believe that the Bible is not true and adequate. To truly believe in and trust God means to believe in His Word, and all Scripture is inspired by God, which means it comes from Him (2 Timothy 3:16).
Mormons believe that there are in fact four sources of divinely inspired words, not just one: 1) The Bible “as far as it is translated correctly.” Which verses are considered incorrectly translated is not always made clear. 2) The Book of Mormon, which was “translated” by Smith and published in 1830. Smith claimed it is the “most correct book” on earth and that a person can get closer to God by following its precepts “than by any other book.” 3) The Doctrine and Covenants, containing a collection of modern revelations regarding the “Church of Jesus Christ as it has been restored.” 4) The Pearl of the Great Price, which is considered by Mormons to “clarify” doctrines and teachings that were lost from the Bible and adds its own information about the earth's creation.
Mormons believe the following about God: He has not always been the Supreme Being of the universe, but attained that status through righteous living and persistent effort. They believe God the Father has a “body of flesh and bones as tangible as man’s.” Though abandoned by modern Mormon leaders, Brigham Young taught that Adam actually was God and the father of Jesus Christ. In contrast, Christians know this about God: there is only one true God (Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 43:10; 44:6-8), He always has existed and always will exist (Deuteronomy 33:27; Psalm 90:2; 1 Timothy 1:17), and He was not created but is the Creator (Genesis 1; Psalm 24:1; Isaiah 37:16). He is perfect, and no one else is equal to Him (Psalm 86:8; Isaiah 40:25). God the Father is not a man, nor was He ever (Numbers 23:19; 1 Samuel 15:29; Hosea 11:9). He is Spirit (John 4:24), and Spirit is not made of flesh and bone (Luke 24:39).
Mormons believe that there are different levels or kingdoms in the afterlife: the celestial kingdom, the terrestrial kingdom, the telestial kingdom, and outer darkness. Where mankind will end up depends on what they believe and do in this life. In contrast, the Bible tells us that after death, we go to heaven or hell based on whether or not we had faith in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. To be absent from our bodies means, as believers, we are with the Lord (2 Corinthians 5:6-8). Unbelievers are sent to hell or the place of the dead (Luke 16:22-23). When Jesus comes the second time, we will receive new bodies (1 Corinthians 15:50-54). There will be a new heaven and new earth for believers (Revelation 21:1), and unbelievers will be thrown into an everlasting lake of fire (Revelation 20:11-15). There is no second chance for redemption after death (Hebrews 9:27).
Mormon leaders have taught that Jesus’ incarnation was the result of a physical relationship between God the Father and Mary. Mormons believe Jesus is a god, but that any human can also become a god. Mormonism teaches that salvation can be earned by a combination of faith and good works. Contrary to this, Christians historically have taught that no one can achieve the status of God—only He is holy (1 Samuel 2:2). We can only be made holy in God's sight through faith in Him (1 Corinthians 1:2). Jesus is the only begotten Son of God (John 3:16), is the only one ever to have lived a sinless, blameless life, and now has the highest place of honor in heaven (Hebrews 7:26). Jesus and God are one in essence, Jesus being the only One existing before physical birth (John 1:1-8; 8:56). Jesus gave Himself to us as a sacrifice, God raised Him from the dead, and one day everyone will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord (Philippians 2:6-11). Jesus tells us it is impossible to get to heaven by our own works and that only by faith in Him is it possible (Matthew 19:26). We all deserve eternal punishment for our sins, but God's infinite love and grace have allowed us a way out. “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 6:23).
Clearly, there is only one way to receive salvation and that is to know God and His Son, Jesus (John 17:3). It is not done by works, but by faith (Romans 1:17; 3:28). We can receive this gift no matter who we are or what we have done (Romans 3:22). “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12).
Although Mormons are usually friendly, loving, and kind people, they are deceived by a false religion that distorts the nature of God, the Person of Jesus Christ, and the means of salvation.
“...Glenn said that the media would love nothing more than for people to equate Mormons with polygamists like Warren Jeffs, but nothing could be further than the truth. He said polygamy was a perversion of everything they believe in, and practitioners are excommunicated.”
He’s lying. Polygamy is still in their scripture, and they plan on being eternally polygamous with the mates they have sealed with in the temple.
“There’s nothing that you’ll find in the Temple that you won’t find in the Old or New Testament,” Glenn said
He’s lying. There’s none of it in the Old or the New Testament.
...”there was massive persecution and Mormons were driven out of New York, Ohio, Missouri, and Illinois. In Missouri, the governor even issued Executive Order-44 which ordered that all Mormons be exterminated or driven out of the state, resulting in 10,000 Mormons who lived there either being killed or forced to flee. Executive Order-44 wasn’t overturned until 1976. As a result of this persecution, there weren’t many men left. The desire to repopulate played a role in the decision to practice polygamy, but only about 5% did it before the practice came to an end in 1890.”
Total Mormon casualties in the conflict with Missouri: dozens, maybe. Perhaps as many as 50 or so. The Mormons declared war on Missouri first, and Missouri just responded. See Sidney Rigdon’s Salt sermon.
Total gentile casualties at Mountain Meadows: around 120. Mormons got scoreboard on the Mormon-gentile body count.
Unfortunately, for Romney to win the votes of Christians what will first happen, is that conservative writers, radio hosts, columnists, social conservative leaders, all of our talking heads, thinkers, and millions of rank and file conservatives and Christians will be drawn into the largest collection of, the most diverse collection of, the most creative collection of Mormon apologists, in history.
Mormonism will be daily rationalized, ways to smooth over Christian concerns will be thought of and delivered on the air waves, just as Hugh Hewitt and Michael Medved already do. Limbaugh and others will fall into a daily routine of countering and defeating Christian protests against Mormonism. New creative thoughts and reasoning will come from National Review, and Fox
The right will be sucked into becoming the foot soldiers of mainstreaming and rationalizing Mormonism.
In the pics on the website attached to this topic, Glenn is NOT wearing his temple underwear.
Just saying.
I agree with Beck when it comes to political things and that’s why I listen to his radio show. I don’t agree with him when it comes to spiritual things and will change the channel when he seems to be focused on that.
As long as it is Fruit of the Loom and not some Arab garb.
Is it really appropriate for Beck to be talking about the underwear his WIFE wears?
When I used to listen to him, he would go into a defensive, emotional rant if someone called in with a less-than-flattering opinion of Mormonism. Now here he is teaching Mormon 101. What’s going to be his reaction if everyone doesn’t eat it up?
Glen Beck explains?
Mormon History?? Now that will be a bomb. Had many Mormon friends when I lived in NM. Nice clean respectable people.
The history of their church, I won’t go there. No sane person will believe what they say they believe.
The ones I know are friendly, helpful, obey the law are patriotic Americans.
But in Beck’s book “The Christmas Shoes” he explains Catholcism.
He was brought up Catholic — only became a Mormon for his wife.
The truth is that Joseph Smith was a sexual predator both before and after he dreamed up the whole Mormon religion. In fact, he created the Mormon religion because Christianity and American Christians in particular would not tolerate his deviant sexual behavior. Rather than conform his conduct to Christian standards, he chose to make up the Mormon religion so that his wife and others could not condemn him for his sexual perversions. He then promoted to positions of leadership other church members, including Brigham Young (known by his peers as Bringem Young) who shared Smith's tastes for perversion. Young wound up with some 55 wives.
Glenn Beck should read more about the origins of the religion he claims to have adopted. So should his wife.
Does it have problems and quirks? Oh yeah.
Does it need a "reformation" like the Christian church needed in the days of Martin Luther or like Islam needs today in order to be a religion of peace and not a theocratic-political-cultural system of conquering and domination? Nope.
Just my opinion.
I thought South Park’s explanation was pretty good.