AHHhh, Edward, wasn't it you that made the distinction that those souls in the terrestial kingdom would not "associate with Christ"? And didn't someone dispute your interpretation of that being what Christians know as "Heaven"?
I have to leave now and don't have time to look up the posts...someone else will, I imagine.
Yes!
And, he ALSO said...
... souls in the terrestial kingdom would "associate with Christ"?
No, souls will not associate with Christ in the TELESTIAL Kingdom - this is different from the TERRESTRIAL Kingdom.
That is where those who reject Christ go. That is also where the wicked who haven’t committed unforgivable sins go after they complete their punishment in hell or “spirit prison.”
You see, for Mormons, God is not vindictive or sadistic - after the wicked pay for their sins, they are released from hell and obtain some happiness for all eternity. Sure, this is coupled with the knowledge that because of their choices they screwed up and could’ve had so much more, could’ve enjoyed companionship with Christ, and could’ve even been exalted; but they get what they deserve. They will be grateful for God’s mercy because he could’ve left them suffering in hell if he wanted to, or even cast them into outer darkness, together with the horribly evil and rebellious spirits.