Joseph Smith: Creator of the Fourth Abrahamic Faith; Mormonism

Auhtor's website ^ | September 15, 2007 | G. Richard Jansen

[DelphiUser]

I admit, I'm still confused, but thanks for your efforts.

Pleas pardon me for protruding (Chitty chitty Bang Bang Quote)

You peeear to be getting the hang of this. My phraseology has been critiqued by some as being needlessly obtuse, but as a student of meaning and English, I have discovered that saying something without actually saying it is an art form, don't you think?

[DelphiUser]

Not as long as you believe Smith and his magic passwords save you. Christ saves to the uttermost, no need for another savior.

Those who seek salvation must do so according to God's dictates, and not according to their own understanding.

Anyone who turns down a message from God, or denies his spirit once it has been made manifest to him is in danger of Judgment.

Woudn't you agree?

[greyfoxx39]

I believe that one can break an arm patting oneself on one's back..at least that is my understanding of the issue.

[DelphiUser]

HMmmm...

When posters Hmm a lot it may be that they simply lack the wit to respond and so being intellectually outclassed they might just be reduced to the guttural noises of their ancestors.

(Isn't this fun?)

[Pan_Yans Wife]

DU

When someone sees something as personal, isn’t it up to that person to process what you say, and then they determine how they react to it?

Like your constant use of “anti’s”. You don’t see that as a slam, but it most definitely comes across as one. Many “anti’s” would retort in response that they aren’t “anti’s”; they are Christians.

Often on these threads the “saints” complain about being called Mormon and it is their processing of the emotional connotation that makes them claim it is a derogatory term.

When in fact, most Americans only know the term Mormon as in a member of the Mormon church... and they don’t know that you’d prefer to be called a “Latter-Day Saint”.

It appears that you want to have it both ways. You want to determine what is derogatory for you and not let another determine that for themselves.

[colorcountry]

Delphi? Is one of those commandments about regular Church attendence. Cuz ya know, Ya can’t get youse all endowments unless you show up ta church each and every Sunday.

How’s about abstaining from the sinful substance, regular (not herbal) tea? One of the commandments of God....or is it just a suggestion? Can’t expect the Celestial kingdom iff’n you can’t give up the tea habit, now can y’all.

[1000 silverlings]

Those who seek salvation must do so according to God's dictates, and not according to their own understanding.

Where is it written that God gave Smith -- and effectively discounted Christ's finished work on the cross, little passwords to pass on to people to get them past the angels etc and get into heaven? Where is it written in the scriptures that Christ said "after me comes another, one greater than I" who will give you the secret passwords, because I don't have them"

[Elsie]

You oops!) Someone missed this:

Not as long as you someone believe(s) Smith and his magic passwords save you. Christ saves to the uttermost, no need for another savior.

Shold be...

Not as long as you someone believe(s) Smith and his magic passwords save you them. Christ saves to the uttermost, no need for another savior.

[Elsie]

Hey! I always bring 'em home when I hit 'em, too!

[FastCoyote]

“In addition, the Church does not preclude future additions or changes to its teachings or practices. This living, dynamic aspect of the Church provides flexibility in meeting those challenges.”

Soylent Green is People ! ! !

In other words, if you pin us down on anything, we’ll squirt out another way like jello!

[Elsie]

Actually, Mormons believe that Jesus gave his followers commandments.

Then you can produce a LIST of these; right?

[Elsie]

Ok...

Just WHO was bad above this reply?? #1296

[Elsie]

Oooh!

I see who the POSTER was!

[Elsie]

This rule often results in wars of obfuscation, which can actually be quite fun for the linguistically gifted, whoever they are, the linguistically challenged however are often frustrated to the point of making gaffes and getting banned.

Don't pick on poor, ol' R$&#^$%# now!

[greyfoxx39]

In other words, if you pin us down on anything, we’ll squirt out another way like (GREEN) jello!

“In addition, the Church does not preclude future additions or changes to its teachings or practices. This living, dynamic aspect of the Church provides flexibility in meeting those challenges.”

AND, it's OFFICIAL! Of course, SOMEONE will say it isn't CANON.

[Elsie]

I have discovered that saying something without actually saying it is an art form, don't you think?

BYU must, for it's offered as a minor.

(or so I've heard...)

[colorcountry]

How do you see who the poster was? Was it because JRochelle responded to Delphi User that you concluded it was one of them?

Is there another “secret” way to discern the poster of a deleted post? Does it involve secret handshakes or passwords?

[Elsie]

Anyone who turns down a message from God, or denies his spirit once it has been made manifest to him is in danger of Judgment.

There are Messangers and there are messagers...

"You will not surely die," the serpent said to the woman.
Genesis 3:4

[greyfoxx39]

Where is it written in the scriptures that Christ said "after me comes another, one greater than I" who will give you the secret passwords, because I don't have them"

Ooops! It says so in the MORMON scriptures. Don't forget, there are FOUR of them. Also, the Joseph Smith translation of the Bible...paging mhgintn for chapter and verse.

[Elsie]

(Isn't this fun?)

may be...