Again, historical accuracy is important, upon that I agree. However, was Luther’s writing upon this matter held as doctrine? Other than historical accuracy, is there a reason to include it in religious instruction? I’d say there’s good reason to avoid it, from a religious instruction standpoint.
There sometimes is ugliness in history and religion is far from immune. Roman Catholics teach a whitewashed, distorted version of their church history, I see it regurgitated practically daily here. The same is true of the Mormons, I see no acknowledgement of some of their uglier episodes, all I see is a rather put-upon attitude that only they have been persecuted.
Various so-called Protestant denominations aren’t necessarily pure as the driven snow historically, either, particularly those who fell into the old State Church habit. Such sanitized history, though, is only human, and humans are fallen and sinful, as you are and as I am, as every single human being who has ever walked the face of this earth save Jesus Christ himself has been.
Again, have you considered forgiving them? It’s clearly eating at you. Carrying that around is not beneficial. Forgive so you will be forgiven. Forgiveness does not connote acceptance of sin, not in the least. But, you’re letting go of the blame, the anger, the poison.
Sounds as if you need to do this.
>>However, was Luther’s writing upon this matter held as doctrine?
It doesn’t matter if it’s “doctrine” when children are taught to regurgitate Luther word for word first thing every morning.
Excuses. Ever have a drill sergeant explain which part of anatomy those smell like?
They learned well from the Catholics; I think.
The
DOCTRINE AND COVENANTS
OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
SECTION 71
Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet and Sidney Rigdon, at Hiram, Ohio, December 1, 1831. HC 1: 238–239. The Prophet had continued to translate the Bible with Sidney Rigdon as his scribe until this revelation was received, at which time it was temporarily laid aside so as to enable them to fulfill the instruction given herein. The brethren were to go forth to preach in order to allay the unfriendly feelings that had developed against the Church as a result of the publication of some newspaper articles by Ezra Booth, who had apostatized.
1–4, Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon are sent forth to proclaim the gospel; 5–11, Enemies of the saints shall be confounded.
1 Behold, thus saith the Lord unto you my servants Joseph Smith, Jun., and Sidney Rigdon, that the time has verily come that it is necessary and expedient in me that you should open your mouths in proclaiming my gospel, the things of the kingdom, expounding the mysteries thereof out of the scriptures, according to that portion of Spirit and power which shall be given unto you, even as I will.
2 Verily I say unto you, proclaim unto the world in the regions round about, and in the church also, for the space of a season, even until it shall be made known unto you.
3 Verily this is a mission for a season, which I give unto you.
4 Wherefore, labor ye in my vineyard. Call upon the inhabitants of the earth, and bear record, and prepare the way for the commandments and revelations which are to come.
5 Now, behold this is wisdom; whoso readeth, let him understand and receive also;
6 For unto him that receiveth it shall be given more abundantly, even power.
7 Wherefore, confound your enemies; call upon them to meet you both in public and in private; and inasmuch as ye are faithful their shame shall be made manifest.
8 Wherefore, let them bring forth their strong reasons against the Lord.
9 Verily, thus saith the Lord unto you—there is no weapon that is formed against you shall prosper;
10 And if any man lift his voice against you he shall be confounded in mine own due time.
11 Wherefore, keep my commandments; they are true and faithful. Even so. Amen.
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