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Maybe we disagree with what you consider to be 'core teachings' and what we, as members, consider to be 'core teachings.' Myself, as a member, do believe the 'core teachings' are found in the Bible and the Book of Mormon. Maybe it would be helpful if you listed (I know you are probably thinking, again!) each 'core teaching' and we will once again try and explain whether it is a 'core teaching' and where scripture can be found to back it up. I'll start the ball rolling. Articles of Faith 1. We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost. -- individual personages in the Godhead; Matt. 3:16,17; 11:27; 17:5; 28:19; Mark 9:7; Luke 1:32; 9:35; 10:22; John 3:35; 5:22; 43; 13:3; 14:26, 28; 15:26; 16:7, 28; 17:6-12; Acts 2:36; 7:55,56; Rev. 1:6. -- unity of the Godhead; Matt. 28:19; John 5:43; 8:16-18; 10:25, 30; 17:11, 20-22; 1 John 5:7 2. We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam's transgression. -- man accountable for individual sins; Matt. 12:36,37; 16:27; Rom. 2:6; 2 Cor. 5:10; Gal. 6:7; Rev. 20:12-15 3. We believe that through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel. -- salvation through the Atonement of Christ; Isa. 53:11; Mark 16:16; John 1:29,36; 5:26,29; Acts 2:38; Rom. 5:18; 1 Cor. 15:21,22; Heb. 5:9; 1 John 1:7-10 4. We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost. -- Faith; Mark 16:16,17; John 3:14-17; Rom. 1:16,17; 10:14; Heb. 11; Jas 2:14-26 -- Repentance; Isa. 55:6,7; Ezek. 18; Matt. 3:1,2; 4:17; Luke13:3,5; Acts 2:38; 17:30; Ephesians 4:24-32 -- Baptism; Matt. 3:13-17; 28:19,20; Mark 1:5,9,10; 16:15,16; Luke 3:3; John 3:3,5; Acts 2:38,41; 19:1-5 -- Baptism by Immersion; Matt. 3:6,16; John 3:3,5; Acts 8:39; Rom. 6:3-5; Col. 2:12 -- Bestowal of the Holy Ghost by the Laying on of Hands; Acts 8:14-17; 19:6; Heb. 6:2 See also in this connection: Matt. 1:11; Mark 1:8; Luke 3:16; John 1:33; Acts 2:38 5. We believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands by those who have authority, to preach the Gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof. -- Men called of God into the ministry; Exo. 3:2-10; 28:1; Num. 17:18-23; Matt. 10:1; Mark 3:14; Luke 6:13; John 15:16; 17:18; Acts 13:1-4; 14:23; 20:28; Rom. 10:14,15: Gal. 1:11,12; 1 Timothy 2:7; Heb. 5:4,10; 1 Peter 2:5-9 6. We believe in the same organization that existed in the primitive church, namely apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and so forth. -- Church organization; Matt. 18:17; Acts 6:1-6; 14:23; 20:17,28; 1 Cor. 12:28,29; Eph. 4:4-16; Philippians 1:1; Titus 1:5,7 7. We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, and so forth. -- Spiritual gifts; Mark 16:17,18; Luke 10:17; John 14:12; Acts 2:17; 1 Cor. 2:10, 11; 12:4-31; 14:1-9; 1 Thess. 5:19,20; Jas. 5:14,15; 2 Peter 1:21 8. We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God. -- Validity of the scriptures attested by Jesus Christ; John 5:39,46 (Compare Luke 16:29); Luke 4:18-20; 24:27 -- Examples of scriptures not in the Bible; Josh. 10:13; 1 Sam. 10:25; 1 Chron. 29:29; 2 Chron. 9:29; 12:15; 20:34; 33:19; Col. 4:16 -- Predictions of additional scripture - Book of Mormon; Isa. 29:4; Ezek. 37:15-20. Study in this connection John 10:16. 9. We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God. -- Latter-day revelation; Joel 2:28 (compare Acts 2:17,18); Amos 3:7; Mal. 3:1-4; 4:5,6; Jas. 1:5,6; Rev. 14:6,7 10. We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion (the New Jerusalem) will be built upon the American continent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth; and that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory. -- Gathering of Israel in last days; Deut. 30:1-3; Isa. 5:26; 11:11,12; 54:7; Jer. 16:14-16; 23:3,4; 31:10-12; 32:37-39; Ezek. 20:34-36; Matt. 24:31; Rev. 18:4 -- Christ's millennial reign; Psalm 50:2-4; Isa. 11:6-9; 40:10; Mark 13:26; Luke 21:10-27; Acts 1:10,11; 3:20,21; Rev. 20:4-7 (see also Rev. 5:10) 11. We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where or what they may. -- Toleration in religion; Matt. 5:44-48; Mark 9:38-40; Luke 9:54-56; John 8:32-36 12. We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law. -- Submission to secular authority; Exo. 22:28 (observe that 'gods' here signify judges; see marginal reference, Bible; compare Psalm 82:6 and John 10:333-36). Prov. 24:21; Eccles. 8:2; 10:20; Matt. 22:15-21; Rom. 13:7; 1 Tim. 2:1-3; Titus 3:1; 1 Peter 2:13,14,17; 2 Peter 2:10 13. We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul -- We believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things. -- Practical religion; Jas. 1:27; Matt. 7:12; 22:36-40; 1 Cor. 13 These are our 'core beliefs' and before I was baptized the Book of Mormon that the missionaries gave me had these Articles of Faith and references in the back of the book. I read each one of the references -- I pondered them and I prayed about them. I believe. Again, your interpretation of these scriptures may differ from mine. So be it.:)

Maybe I'm just being ignorant -- what's the difference between responses and answers? I can't see a time where our responses were not answers to the best of our various abilities. If you need answers that are going to convince you of something -- oh boy, are we all in big trouble!

TOO FUNNY LILERED!!!:lol: Lifes tough, then you die. (my daughter hated it when I would say that) Some truth to it, don't ya think?

I believe the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to be the restored church of Jesus Christ. Yes I believe there was a great apostasy and a falling away by members of the Christ's church. I do believe that a restoration was needed to bring back his church. I believe (for whatever reasons) that it took many, many years for that restoration to come about and I believe that a boy in earnest pray asked to know which church to join and he was told by God the Father and his son Jesus Christ, to join none of them. I believe the Book of Mormon to be sacred scripture and teachings for our times. This I have prayed about and received my witness of this truth. I know that my beliefs come from my interpretations of scriptures that differ from the Catholic's interpretations of the same scriptures. I have heard your understanding of the scriptures and I understand your explanation of those scriptures, I just don't agree with that understanding. Differences can be discussed, but if one party wants to try and discredit the other's belief then we just have to call it quits. We need to just agree to disagree.:) Dear friend ceeboo -- we often answer questions and 'let the chips fall as they may' -- but you are just not satisfied:p Carol, Thank-you for that site you mentioned in one of your posts. Good stuff!!!!:)

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I think it's very important to know that kids need the differences between a mother and father. A father needs to be a father and a mother needs to be a mother and together they nurture and raise the children. Sometimes I went to my mother for a specific problem, other times it was my father I knew would have the solution. That's why, I feel, the Family Proclamation is so important to understand. Question: should mothers go to war -- be in the military -- is their loss (while on tour or death) more profound than the loss of a father? I just watched a movie this last weekend -- "The Loss of Grace" or "Grace is Gone" (embarrassed, can't remember the title) The mother was killed in Iraq and left dad and two little girls as survivors. The father went into instant denial, kids get home from school, he says, "Let's do something fun -- what do you want to do?" The youngest says, "Let's go to Enchanted Gardens (amusement park in Florida -- they live in MN). Dad says, "Okay." They take off, no packing, no calling school. At one point he does break down and cry, but then is back into denial and they continue the journey. It's a moving story. I know that not all mothers would be any less capable of handling their grief if they lost their husband -- but because mothers seem to be a little better at nurturing the emotional side of children -- wouldn't they need to be the ones handling this situation? And fathers don't always know how to handle certain situations when it comes to daughters. I don't know -- the movie just made me think about things and have questions.

LDS Clipart, Activity Ideas, Object Lessons, Lesson Helps, Talks and more! - Leadership Help for Primary, Young Women, Relief Society, Seminary, and FHE Great site! I use it when I need something fun for Sharing Time. Sometimes I don't always find what I'm looking for but it may get my mind thinking and coming up with something. You'll have a harder time with the husband LOL, just kidding!

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You are so wonderful, Carol!!! I admire you for your interest and for your willingness to learn on your own and the way you ask questions without trying to prove us wrong for our beliefs.:) We believe that we all have the "light of Christ" (the Holy Spirit) but (and this is the difference) we believe that a person is given the "Gift of the Holy Ghost" by the laying on of hands by one having authority. I have personally experienced that difference. Before baptism I felt times when I was prompted about dangers, or comforted in times of dispair (etc) but now, I feel the Holy Spirit all the time, guiding me in all that I do. We know that we must stay worthy of that constant companionship and in times of transgression (which I've experienced) I felt the Holy Ghost withdraw and felt the difference when I repented. I hope you have read enough of my posts to know that I really do respect you for what you believe. August, IMO -- to me it doesn't concern me that they have not found evidence (yet) of the culture mentioned in the Book of Mormon. If and when they do find such evidence all I'll have to say is, huh, interesting. Knowledge (evidence) of spiritual matters comes from God the Father through the Holy Ghost and I have had that knowledge confirmed. It took me almost 40 years to humble myself enough to ask Heavenly Father if the BoM was true, but I received my strong witness in a powerful, not to be denied, way.:) Sincerely, Candace

Help me share some wisdom! It is folly to punish your neighbor by fire when you live next door. ---Francois de La Rochefoucauld Every time you suppress some part of yourself or allow others to play you small, you are in essence ignoring the owner's manual your creator gave you and destroying your design. ---Oprah Winfrey

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Ditto -- that's what I was trying to say. Oh dear, people who have a gift to convey a meaning with words -- I do so admire!:)

Your never nuts to seek more learning, education. It's never nuts to better one's self. D&C 130:19 And if a person gains more knowledge and intelligence in this life through his diligence and obedience than another, he will have so much the advantage in the world to come. Do it now before wife and kids -- that's just sanity speaking.

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