Posted on 02/08/2014 12:07:25 PM PST by marshmallow
Thomas S Monson, president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ordered to appear before British magistrates' court amid claims that the organisation's teaching amounts to 'fraud'
A British magistrate has issued an extraordinary summons to the worldwide leader of the Mormon church alleging that its teachings about mankind amount to fraud.
Thomas S. Monson, President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been ordered to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London next month to defend the church’s doctrines including beliefs about Adam and Eve and Native Americans.
A formal summons signed by District Judge Elizabeth Roscoe warns Mr Monson, who is recognised by Mormons as God’s prophet on Earth, that a warrant for his arrest could be issued if he fails to make the journey from Salt Lake City, Utah, for a hearing on March 14.
In one of the most unusual documents ever issued by a British court, it lists seven teachings of the church, including that Native Americans are descended from a family of ancient Israelites as possible evidence of fraud.
It also cites the belief that the Book of Mormon was translated from ancient gold plates revealed to the church’s founder Joseph Smith by angels and that Adam and Eve lived around 6,000 years ago.
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Indeed. It is on such places as the RF here that Mormonism is exposed as a fraud , but the government has no business penalizing what one theologically believes, though they can prevent actions based on it in some cases. Which is due to the gov. itself being based on beliefs, which reflects that of the Founders and the electorate.
Thank you for the specialized knowledge!
Indeed. It is the antithesis of freedom of religion and speech.
Oh the secular courts will leave Mohammedanism alone. You can bank on that.
Exactly. Mormonism(as errant and cultish as I believe it is) is a relatively easy target for the atheists to go after. I believe this is a warmup for them before they head towards bigger targets.
It seems like it would be very similar to prosecuting the Mormon church. “Prove that the Angel Gabriel appeared to the Prophet Mohammed and dictated the Koran!” Heck, prove Mohammed even existed.
Joseph Smith is a well-documented figure in recent American history, at least, no matter what one thinks of his religion.
Boy, was my spelling off. “The” UK Supreme Court. “Rendering” it a religion.
Martin Niemöller (1892-1984) German Protestant Pastor & Theologian;
"First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out--
Because I was not a Socialist."
Add to this all the laws and movements against circumcision and kosher slaughter and we're all headed somewhere very nasty, and very dangerous.
I agree.
Is this the first of April already?
No...
Evolution MUST work; for the Church of England evolved from...
Well; I know someone who DOES and she's not scrutinized them at all!
Right, restornu???
Could it be, however, a fraud if they DON'T believe it, and STILL push it?
Ours does now; by threat of revocation of non-taxable organization status.
Then the LDS church is doing a VERY poor job of collecting.
To be "Temple Worthy" one MUST tithe a 'full' tithe: 10% or more.
And follow some OTHER rules.
Only about 15% or so of ALL Mormons are worthy enough.
And, if you ain't worthy, you do NOT end up being with God the Father for eternity.
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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 you 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? |
Oh?
I would hope the 'court' is neutral; merely the agent bringing the two parties together.
Most people would rather be praised into Hell than rebuked into Heaven.
Well; according to the old joke...
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