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Mormon Doctrine (1958–2010), RIP.
Religion Dispatches.org ^ | May 24, 2010 | Joanna Brooks

Posted on 05/24/2010 7:40:38 PM PDT by Colofornian

I’m holding in my hand my black hardcover copy of Mormon Doctrine by Bruce R. McConkie, one of Mormonism’s most influential books, an all-time Mormon bestseller, which went out of print this week.

A book written, I’m sure, with the best of intentions by a revered Mormon leader. And, still, a book that continued to circulate even after other high-ranking Mormon leaders recommended more than one thousand corrections to its content.

A book that called Roman Catholicism the “Church of the Devil.” And a book that elevated to doctrinal status non-doctrinal folklore about the origins of the LDS Church’s ban on conveying priesthood authority to members of African descent, claiming that blacks were the descendents of the accursed Cain.

A book that due to its authoritative presentation and doctrinal fundamentalism gave many Mormons reasons for grief.

Mormon Doctrine (1958 – 2010), RIP.


TOPICS: History; Other Christian; Religion & Culture; Theology
KEYWORDS: beck; glennbeck; inman; lds; mcconkie; mormon; mormondoctrine
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To: Tennessee Nana
No, no COFFEE or TEA! Even if it’s ICED. Don’t you remember that even though the D&C said HOT, it now means all versions of those “unclean” beverages to include caffeinated as well?

The WOW is SCRIPTURE!!

When did the SCRIPTURE get revised???


 
 

 
 
THE
DOCTRINE AND COVENANTS
OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
SECTION 89
Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Kirtland, Ohio, February 27, 1833. HC 1: 327–329. As a consequence of the early brethren using tobacco in their meetings, the Prophet was led to ponder upon the matter; consequently he inquired of the Lord concerning it. This revelation, known as the Word of Wisdom, was the result. The first three verses were originally written as an inspired introduction and description by the Prophet.
 
1–9, Use of wine, strong drinks, tobacco, and hot drinks proscribed; 10–17, Herbs, fruits, flesh, and grain are ordained for the use of man and of animals; 18–21, Obedience to gospel law, including the Word of Wisdom, brings temporal and spiritual blessings.
 
  1 A aWord OF Wisdom, for the benefit of the council of high priests, assembled in Kirtland, and the church, and also the saints in Zion—
  2 To be sent greeting; not by commandment or constraint, but by revelation and the aword of wisdom, showing forth the order and bwill of God in the temporal salvation of all saints in the last days—
  3 Given for a principle with apromise, adapted to the capacity of the bweak and the weakest of all csaints, who are or can be called saints.
  4 Behold, verily, thus saith the Lord unto you: In consequence of aevils and designs which do and will exist in the hearts of bconspiring men in the last days, I have cwarned you, and forewarn you, by giving unto you this word of wisdom by revelation—
  5 That inasmuch as any man adrinketh bwine or strong drink among you, behold it is not good, neither meet in the sight of your Father, only in assembling yourselves together to offer up your sacraments before him.
  6 And, behold, this should be wine, yea, apure wine of the grape of the vine, of your own make.
  7 And, again, astrong drinks are not for the belly, but for the washing of your bodies.
  8 And again, tobacco is not for the abody, neither for the belly, and is not good for man, but is an herb for bruises and all sick cattle, to be used with judgment and skill.
  9 And again, hot drinks are not for the body or belly.
  10 And again, verily I say unto you, all wholesome aherbs God hath ordained for the constitution, nature, and use of man—
  11 Every herb in the season thereof, and every fruit in the season thereof; all these to be used with aprudence and bthanksgiving.
  12 Yea, aflesh also of bbeasts and of the fowls of the air, I, the Lord, have ordained for the use of man with thanksgiving; nevertheless they are to be used csparingly;
  13 And it is pleasing unto me that they should not be aused, only in times of winter, or of cold, or bfamine.
  14 All agrain is ordained for the use of man and of beasts, to be the staff of life, not only for man but for the beasts of the field, and the fowls of heaven, and all wild animals that run or creep on the earth;
  15 And athese hath God made for the use of man only in times of famine and excess of hunger.
  16 All grain is good for the afood of man; as also the bfruit of the vine; that which yieldeth fruit, whether in the ground or above the ground—
  17 Nevertheless, wheat for man, and corn for the ox, and oats for the horse, and rye for the fowls and for swine, and for all beasts of the field, and barley for all useful animals, and for mild drinks, as also other grain.
  18 And all saints who remember to keep and do these sayings, walking in obedience to the commandments, ashall receive bhealth in their navel and marrow to their bones;
  19 And shall afind bwisdom and great ctreasures of dknowledge, even hidden treasures;
  20 And shall arun and not be bweary, and shall walk and not faint.
  21 And I, the Lord, give unto them a promise, that the adestroying angel shall bpass by them, as the children of Israel, and not slay them. Amen.

1,141 posted on 06/02/2010 2:50:08 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...))
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To: Invincibly Ignorant

You shouldn’t talk about yourself in such fashion.


1,142 posted on 06/02/2010 2:50:24 PM PDT by svcw (Habakkuk 2:3)
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To: Invincibly Ignorant

I wrote the SBC a letter. They state that there was no such thing in a response letter.


1,143 posted on 06/02/2010 2:52:21 PM PDT by reaganaut (Ex-mormon, now Christian - "I once was lost but now am found, was blind but now I see")
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To: reaganaut

state = stated


1,144 posted on 06/02/2010 2:53:07 PM PDT by reaganaut (Ex-mormon, now Christian - "I once was lost but now am found, was blind but now I see")
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To: Invincibly Ignorant
I quoted from a website.

That 'website' is MASSIVE!

Could you show the EXACT link?

I looked under FAMOUS and found nothing.

I looked under BAPTISTS and found no FAMOUS.

1,145 posted on 06/02/2010 2:55:23 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...))
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To: Elsie
google "Oswald Chambers and Mormonism". Look down at the 8th or 9th post down.

But again. Let's not treat the "quote" as the end all be all. Look at all the "Baptists" and others using quotes from that book for anti-Mormon Polemic. Don't make me post this again.

1,146 posted on 06/02/2010 2:58:22 PM PDT by Invincibly Ignorant
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To: Invincibly Ignorant

We HAVE noticed that.


1,147 posted on 06/02/2010 2:58:26 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...))
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To: reaganaut
I wrote the SBC a letter. They state that there was no such thing in a response letter.

They've already responded to your letter? Again don't go overboard with one quote. Think big picture.

1,148 posted on 06/02/2010 2:59:51 PM PDT by Invincibly Ignorant
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To: svcw

I didn’t. I had someone else in mind.


1,149 posted on 06/02/2010 3:00:53 PM PDT by Invincibly Ignorant
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To: Elsie
Dinner over in Rockville with Kate last night caused a slow recovery today. She served her wonderful Spanish Vino. You know the $1 a bottle stuff. Glad I had a chauffeur.

You pullin' the WOOL again?

1,150 posted on 06/02/2010 3:06:27 PM PDT by Utah Binger (Mount Carmel Utah, 12 Miles East of Mukuntuweap National Monument)
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To: reaganaut

Why are you playing under the bridge again?


1,151 posted on 06/02/2010 3:12:15 PM PDT by ejonesie22 (Christians: Stand for Christ or stand aside...)
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To: Invincibly Ignorant

They responded several years ago. I don’t know if I still have the letter, but I will look.


1,152 posted on 06/02/2010 3:14:46 PM PDT by reaganaut (Ex-mormon, now Christian - "I once was lost but now am found, was blind but now I see")
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To: ejonesie22

I forgot. And it was something I had personal knowledge of.

Back to the overpass.


1,153 posted on 06/02/2010 3:17:18 PM PDT by reaganaut (Ex-mormon, now Christian - "I once was lost but now am found, was blind but now I see")
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To: greyfoxx39

LOL! Where are you GETTING these?????????


1,154 posted on 06/02/2010 3:19:23 PM PDT by T Minus Four (Abortion: one dead, one wounded.)
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To: Invincibly Ignorant; 4mer Liberal
I'm surprised you got a capital LOL out of him

Oh my gosh, I did! I'm...validated :-)

1,155 posted on 06/02/2010 3:22:28 PM PDT by T Minus Four (Abortion: one dead, one wounded.)
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To: reaganaut

Trolling is only for fishing...


1,156 posted on 06/02/2010 3:28:46 PM PDT by ejonesie22 (Christians: Stand for Christ or stand aside...)
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To: reaganaut
Am I going to have to facepalm you young lady...
1,157 posted on 06/02/2010 3:29:34 PM PDT by ejonesie22 (Christians: Stand for Christ or stand aside...)
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To: T Minus Four
LOL! Where are you GETTING these?????????

http://senorgif.com/

1,158 posted on 06/02/2010 3:31:21 PM PDT by greyfoxx39 (AZ Gov. Brewer to Obambi..."Bring on the lawsuit. I'm ready!")
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To: svcw

1600


1,159 posted on 06/02/2010 3:33:38 PM PDT by svcw (Habakkuk 2:3)
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To: ejonesie22

what’s the matter? ill equipped? I’ll answer that for ya. yes. lol.


1,160 posted on 06/02/2010 3:40:49 PM PDT by Invincibly Ignorant
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