TruthTeller69

I think the bottom line to all this is: The BOM is true because it says it is!! The Bible is true because it says it is!! It all comes down to personal faith. My faith is real and "true" to me.... but someone else could have as strong a faith in something else they believe to be "true" Its a Battle of faith not fact!!!

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It's just so easy.....It was not even well thought out Something else.....I am glad that we finally found out the truth about JC and Mary and the whole bible....where would we be without the prophet Dan Brown

The Bible colleges are training our future ministers, and so are stricter. Also, they used to be a lot stricter than they are. I got married during spring break (not a short-term relationship, however), and my history prof. informed that if I had done that when he was in school, I would have been expelled (he smiled when he said it). I'm quite certain none of the social morals issues are in the 16 fundamentals. When I was in seminary (mid-1990s) we were required not to consume alcohol, but no questions were raised about movie attendance or dancing. Also, these days churches on the coasts (you know--us liberals) see themselves almost as spiritual hospitals. We'll take in the smokers, and trust that God will help 'em get delivered over time. Bottom-line: We've loosened up a lot, but still would correctly be seen as socially conservative. Well, apparently, neither the RCC or the LDS have rules against membership in the Democrat party, or against members who are politicianss voting in ways that church leaders might publicly disagree with. Ah, you are correct, I just re read the big 16. Nada about the alcohol and the dancing. The AG church near me has not loosened up yet. They got a new Pastor about 13 years ago who is a big health and wealth guy. We don't get along. I do not blame the denomination for that, I blame too many people watching TBN. Funny that I hold the views on Christian politicians that I do. The Christian coalition scares me and frustrates me. I have never seen our role as being the rulers of the nation on this earth. I have also, frankly, been confused as to how the republican party has become synonymous with being a Christian. I usually vote on the conservative side, but I have to wonder how up on strong military, guns for all, and war Jesus would be. He would be all about pro life...but where would Jesus sit on welfare, education, taxes? Oh wait! Give to Caesar what is Caesar's! That's right! Your kidding and forgot to add the smiley? If not we will have to agree to disagree. I am not kidding If you look at the time frame of women getting the vote and the change in the american family you are blind. And women working outside the home has turned us into a daycare Nation....My wife and I will raise our children thank you!! Women think that they can take care of themselves and they can't and they find that out...read your Bible and it tells us how to live and where women belong and that comes from God! I have no problem with my wife voting as long as she votes how I advise her...she does not need to worry her pretty little head about the ways of the world she just needs to keep the house clean and her mouth shutty!! And that is how it would work in my house if it were not for the women getting the vote

The right of women to vote (BIG MISTAKE) Let them vote let them work out side the home this is what is killing the american family!!!

I have watched Big Love and if was just alright not great no bad.....interesting I have spoken with many LDS who believe that although the church has banned polygamy that at some point it will be reinstated. And lets not kid ourselves here what polygamy was about was creating membership more wives more children more members!! It's easier than trying to convert someone and easier to drive home your belief system to a child....."I know the church is true I know J. Smith was a Prophet and that (insert current Prophet here)is a Prophet today.......I love my mommy and daddy and my brothers and sisters" Any thoughts Yours in Christ Teller

Easy to rebut: As a rule, denominational organizations do not raise up or sponsor "cult ministries." These are usually independent or non-denominational organizations. They tend to be rather small. On occasion a church may host a meeting, but's for most who do, it's a once in a decade or less event. BTW, exactly who is this mystery element called "the church," that wants this money? Is it the members? The leadership? The national leadership? Yes, most churches want to grow, to succeed, to be fruitful in the work of the gospel. But, if measuring is done, it's usually a measure of membership, not weekly donation receipts. It is simple and I really thought that you were smarter than this....Membership=Money....... Membership=weekly donation receipts.

Lets look at where all these different "churches" agree.......They ALL want there 10% off the top !!! I give my 10% and feel good about it....I don't aways give it to the a "Church" but I always give it to something that will benefit my brothers and sisters in Christ. The main reason ALL churches HATE to lose members is because it is lost $$$ . I live for Christ not for Church !!

Off JW Official Web site Beliefs—God, Man, and the Future The Bible It is God's infallible, inspired Word, upon which Jehovah's Witnesses base all their beliefs. Some portions of the Bible are to be understood figuratively, or symbolically.—2 Timothy 3:16, 17; Revelation 1:1. God Jehovah is the name of the only true God, the Creator of all things. As such, he is worthy of our worship and devotion. His outstanding qualities are love, justice, wisdom, and power.—Psalm 83:18; 1 John 4:8; Revelation 4:11. Jesus He is the Son of God. He came to earth from heaven and gave his perfect human life as a ransom sacrifice. His death and resurrection made salvation to eternal life possible for those exercising faith in him. He is now ruling as King of God's heavenly Kingdom, which will soon bring peace to the entire earth. Jesus never claimed equality with God and thus is not part of a Trinity.—John 3:16; 14:28; Revelation 11:15. Sin and Death Death is a result of sin inherited from the first man, Adam, who chose to disobey God. The original sin was not sex relations but was the deliberate disobedient act of eating of "the tree of the knowledge of good and bad." The dead are conscious of nothing. In the future, God through Jesus will resurrect the dead.—Genesis 2:17; Ecclesiastes 9:5, 10; John 11:25; Romans 5:12. Worship True worship emphasizes, not ritual and outward show, but spirit and truth. It is characterized by genuine love for God, obedience to his commandments, and love for one's fellowman. Jehovah's Witnesses do not use religious symbols, such as the cross, in their worship.—Matthew 22:37-39; John 4:24; 1 Corinthians 10:14. God's Kingdom It is the heavenly Kingdom for which Jesus taught all his followers to pray. Soon it will become the one government over all the earth and will solve mankind's pressing problems. The Bible does not give a date for these events, but it provides evidence to show that we are living in "the last days" of this troubled world.—2 Timothy 3:1-5; Daniel 2:44; Matthew 6:9, 10; 24:3-8, 36. Judgment Jesus is God's appointed Judge who determines what each one's future will be. Those judged righteous will be given everlasting life on a paradise earth. Those judged unrighteous will not be tormented but will die and cease to exist. Humans are not responsible for this judgment, nor will they be involved when God takes action to remove all wickedness from the earth.—Proverbs 2:21, 22; John 5:22; Acts 17:30, 31; Revelation 21:3, 4. Earth The earth will never be destroyed or depopulated but will become a peaceful paradise.—Psalm 37:29; Isaiah 45:18; Luke 23:43.

This statement is So very true the only chance a Mormon would have in the South is if he were running against a Gay...and even then it would be a toss up Maybe not where you live. Here (in a small town in Texas), the Baptist Churches hold seminars to "educate" their members about other faiths. Funny, they don't ever invite the missionaries or a Bishop to speak. But we get asked all kinds of (rude, unbelievable) questions, and occasionally parents forbid their kids to play with ours. Same here in Tennessee. My daughter is dating a non-member, and his church is doing the seminars this week, with a different "cult" lecture each night. As I said, last night was their "seminar" about Latter-day Saints. She was dreading what she'd hear from him today, but he didn't say anything about it; I don't think he cares much about that stuff. Same here in NC......the fact is they don't even think "Mormons" are Christians......it really get's to me..... I attend a SBC but I am not a member and never will be...to me it's about my relationship with Christ not were I go to church and it is through HIM that i have salvation.....I love all Christians...I don't like them all...but I love them all