This is equivalent to being told you have to eat crap sandwiches, but I'll leave it up to you how many, and whether you use salt and pepper or not.
OK, you have to believe that Mary was assumed into heaven at the end of her life. You are free to believe she died first, or that she did not die first. There are arguments for either side, and no definitive position has been made.
You use an example of Mary, and being able to choose what you believe concerning whether or not she was assumed into heaven at the end of her life or just after she died.
Your hierarchy gives you the statement that she was assumed into heaven, no choice in this matter, done deal, but if it’ll make you feel any better, we’ll give you two choices of when she was assumed.
(Doctrinal Statement) Joseph Smith was a prophet of God, but you can decide for yourself if he had an innie or an outie bellybutton.
Wow, isn’t it great to study daily as to whether these things are true or not? :-)
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This is equivalent to being told you have to eat crap sandwiches, but I'll leave it up to you how many, and whether you use salt and pepper or not.
I prefer to think of it as a lush verdant meadow where we sheep can frolic. There is a kind shepherd who keeps us from wandering off over a cliff or into dangerous land. But other than that, we are free.
You seem to have a different view.
Your hierarchy gives you the statement that she was assumed into heaven, no choice in this matter, done deal, but if it’ll make you feel any better, we’ll give you two choices of when she was assumed.
Yes. You seem to have a problem with that. Many people, flattered with their own intellect, bristle at the idea of actually following a leader. This is understandable, and a great reason why the "Reformation" has been as popular as it has.
The only problem is that Scripture clearly shows Christ instructing Peter to lead His sheep.
SD