I understand your belief of this but by whose authority did this become doctrine? and who's doctrine is it?
This may have been agreed upon and practiced for centuries, but can you show me where Jesus or Apostes received this in revelation?
2- You can whine all day about what is or isn't specifically in Scripture. That isn't the point.
It has nothing to do with whining etc it has to do with what is the Gospel of Jesus Christ!
3- It is about doctrine, tradition, and belief.
Most of what Mormons believe not only isn't in Scripture, it isn't even in good science fiction.
That may be your position but it has no substance too it!
By your own words I know you really don't understand LDS belief because one cannot use the natural man reasoning to have understanding of things which are of the Spirit of the Lord, it is also the language to receive things which come from the Lord!
Cheers!
Once again, and finally, Mormons are lying when they call themselves Christians. Their doctrine is contrary to Christian belief and to Biblical teaching. Even the Devil can quote Scripture and speak the name of Jesus.