[boatbums]

That's true. They WILL, however, say you can trust the Bible that has been translated "correctly" - meaning theirs, of course! Recently, I was told here that we need their "Prophets" to interpret it all for us since we cannot just read it and understand God's revealed truth. JWs do the same thing with their Watchtower Bible. These cults sure discount the work of the Holy Spirit!

[metmom]

It seems to be the hallmark of a cult to tell people that they cannot understand Scripture and therefore need someone (usually them) to *interpret* it correctly for you.

[metmom]

It seems to be the hallmark of a cult to tell people that they cannot understand Scripture and therefore need someone (usually them) to *interpret* it correctly for you.

Just believe us, they say, because we’re right.

But if you can’t trust Scripture, then why should we trust them?

[NorthMountain]

They WILL, however, say you can trust the Bible that has been translated "correctly"

Lots of people say that ... consider the "King James Only" folks, or those who vociferously reject the "Notoriously Incorrect Version". I bet there are even published translations that you would reject or recommend against (like, perhaps, the mormon translation ...).

[Elsie]

That's true. They WILL, however, say you can trust the Bible that has been translated "correctly" - meaning theirs, of course!

THEN you get to ask them, "Why doesn't Headquarters (AKA the Living Prophet®) announce that GOD finally relented and WILL allow the Inspired Version© to replace the KJV in all of their Quads and other publishing?"

While this is sinking in...

[Elsie]

So; this thread is about the Nicene CREED; eh?

Many Mormons have no idea they have a CREED of their own.

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Here is MORMONism's own creed:   (they just don't CALL it a 'creed' for THAT word has been tainted by the teaching of their Religious Organization) 

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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

 

They WILL, however, say you can trust the Bible that has been translated "correctly" - meaning theirs, of course!