Mormon Doctrine (1958–2010), RIP.

Religion Dispatches.org ^ | May 24, 2010 | Joanna Brooks

[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.

[Elsie]

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???

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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.

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[svcw]

You shouldn’t talk about yourself in such fashion.

[reaganaut]

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

[reaganaut]

state = stated

[Elsie]

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.

[Invincibly Ignorant]

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.

[Elsie]

We HAVE noticed that.

[Invincibly Ignorant]

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.

[Invincibly Ignorant]

I didn’t. I had someone else in mind.

[Utah Binger]

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?

[ejonesie22]

Why are you playing under the bridge again?

[reaganaut]

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

[reaganaut]

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

Back to the overpass.

[T Minus Four]

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

[T Minus Four]

I'm surprised you got a capital LOL out of him

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

[ejonesie22]

Trolling is only for fishing...

[ejonesie22]

Am I going to have to facepalm you young lady...

[greyfoxx39]

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

http://senorgif.com/

[svcw]

1600

[Invincibly Ignorant]

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