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  1. You will discover that the antiMormons have done the brainwashing, such as "Jerusalem" thing. Jesse is an example of their inferior product. "Constantly wrong but never in doubt"
  2. Why was the American Civil War considered the first modern war? https://study.com/academy/answer/why-was-the-american-civil-war-considered-the-first-modern-war.html
  3. Let's see where your argument takes us. An angel of light appeared to Paul on the road to Damascus. He went on to teach another gospel of "faith only" and that our mouth saves us -- James exposed this false gospel that "Faith without works is dead and dead faith cannot save anyone" and that the devils confess Christ and tremble.' Brilliant! Soooo, by your very own argument, we must UNLEARN, and that Paul was a false prophet and we must reject his writings. We will be judged by our works.
  4. In the young Joseph Smith's time and place, "money digging" was a popular, and sometimes respected activity. When Joseph was 16, the Palmyra Herald printed such remarks. The local newspapers reported on "money digging" activities "digging for money hid in the earth is a very common thing and in this state it is even considered as honorable and profitable employment" "One gentleman...digging...ten to twelve years, found a sufficient quantity of money to build him a commodious house. "another...dug up...fifty thousand dollars!" [2] And, in 1825 the Wayne Sentinel in Palmyra reported that buried treasure had been found "by the help of a mineral stone, (which becomes transparent when placed in a hat and the light excluded by the face of him who looks into it)." [3] The Smith's attitude toward treasure digging was similar to modern attitudes toward sports betting, or buying a lottery ticket. He later asked the Lord for forgiveness for such activities. https://www.fairmormon.org/answers/Joseph_Smith/Money_digging/Was_this_a_blot_on_his_character#Question:_Was_Joseph_Smith.27s_participation_in_.22money_digging.22_as_a_youth_a_blot_on_his_character.3F
  5. We do not live under the LAW OF Moses. The law of grace is not anarchy -- "If ye love me keep my commandments" We will not earn our way into heaven by works of the Law, but be judged by our works under the law of the love of Christ. "Well done thy true and faithful servant" OR "I never knew you."
  6. A cult? The NAACP Nation Convention Speaker https://youtu.be/JHzZe3KAxkw The Vatican Conference https://youtu.be/mrRUjbnQ0kI The United Nations https://youtu.be/IycbQwMM_vg UK House of Lords https://youtu.be/TVkCwU-HiVY Jewish Leaders https://youtu.be/LPTFbQzfVwk
  7. <<His church is still with us The Bible disagrees with you ==>>>>>>>>>>>> Eph.2 [20] And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; Eph 4 [11] And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; [12] For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: [13] **UNTIL we all come in the unity of the faith.... ** [14] That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, Matt.16 [19] And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. The Bible says it, we believe it.
  8. <<leaving the church most beautiful step of my life Yeah, you got yourself a first class ticket on the Titanic -- have a nice trip.
  9. A question -->> where is Hitler in the next life? Where is Gandhi? Are they in the same place???? Please interview Christians and get an answer. Remember, works do not save us, so are they not the same in the eyes of God == burning in Hell?
  10. Women and church leadership https://youtu.be/pQbFwbPcr-g
  11. The latest and most surprising discovery is strands of silk found in the hair of an Egyptian mummy from about 1000 B.C., long before regular traffic on the Silk Road and a good millennium before silk was previously thought to be used in Egypt. https://www.nytimes.com/1993/03/16/science/new-finds-suggest-even-earlier-trade-on-fabled-silk-road.html
  12. <<No more revelation You are telling God that He cannot add to His word? 👀 Good luck with that. God called prophets in our day, and He doesn't need your advice.
  13. << KJV translation errors in BOM Joseph Smith used the KJV to assist in his translation of Biblical passages quoted from the Bible in the Book of Mormon. Translators use this technique all the time to use previous translations. Thsee errors are very minor.
  14. Church fathers -- early evidence of apostasy Hegesippus, a historian of the period immediately following apostolic times (A.D. 110-180), is quoted by Eusebius in his Ecclesiastical History as saying: the church continued until then as a pure virgin and uncorrupt virgin: whilst if there were any at all attempted to pervert the sound doctrine of the saving gospel, they were yet skulking in dark retreats; but when the sacred choir of apostles became extinct, and the generation of those that had been privileged to hear their inspired wisdom had passed away, then also the combination of impious errors arose by fraud and delusions of false teachers. These also, as there were none of the apostles left, henceforth attempted, without shame to preach their false doctrine against the gospel of truth.[4]
  15. In the young Joseph Smith's time and place, "money digging" was a popular, and sometimes respected activity. When Joseph was 16, the Palmyra Herald printed such remarks. The local newspapers reported on "money digging" activities "digging for money hid in the earth is a very common thing and in this state it is even considered as honorable and profitable employment" "One gentleman...digging...ten to twelve years, found a sufficient quantity of money to build him a commodious house. "another...dug up...fifty thousand dollars!" [2] And, in 1825 the Wayne Sentinel in Palmyra reported that buried treasure had been found "by the help of a mineral stone, (which becomes transparent when placed in a hat and the light excluded by the face of him who looks into it)." [3] The Smith's attitude toward treasure digging was similar to a modern attitudes toward gambling, or buying a lottery ticket
  16. The Nature of “Policy” in the Church Most outside the Church—and many in it—do not understand what “Church policies” are all about. Some treat them something like a corporate manual of policies and procedures—things that must happen, or direct revelation. These are the rules, if you like, that the corporation agrees to be governed by, and violating those policies and procedures is always cause for censure. This is not how policies work in the Church of Jesus Christ. The official policies are, in essence, the distilled experience of the senior leaders of the Church, often over generations. **However, decisions in the Church are not made by policies—they are made by judges in Israel. At the local level, that is stake presidents and bishops, guided by revelation.** They have the discretion to receive revelation in a specific situation and make exceptions to the policy. . ------- FairMormon blog (edited) Here is my understanding of the previous policy.. SS marriage posed a unique problem for the church and they needed to establish policies to deal with it. Church leaders decided to use the polygamy family policies and apply them to SS couples. Over the years, church leaders realized SS families, unlike polygamists, posed no threat of changing the church, so here we are. They are ordinary people who love the church and have no agenda other than to live out their live as faithful members.
  17. Mormon church is blah blah blah Thank you so much for sharing your opinions with us. I'll put your comments in the suggestion box at Temple Square.
  18. "Constantly wrong but never in doubt."
  19. Put on your seatbelt. A thought experiment ==>> Sin did not exist until Satan was "created". Adam and Eve only disobeyed God when Satan tempted them. God knew that this would happen when he created Satan that evil would come into existence and that Adam would fall. With His foreknowledge, He could have created another Michael, who would chose obedience but He created knowingly and entity that would choose evil. Therefore God did not create Satan, did not create evil, but SATAN and EVIL have always existed even as Christ and Righteousness are eternal.
  20. >>why would the Bible say The Bible has neither tongue nor mouth. It is a book, and man presumes to speak for it, including prophet, Satan and Pharasee. Anyway, do you have a question, or is this just hysterical ranting and raving
  21. One thing to understand the words of Brigham Young is that he sometimes uses rather colorful language to get his point across. Christ used parables, and Bigham used shocking hyperbole -- clearly, like the parables, he was not talking literally. He is very similar to a certain politician who uses colorful language -- on occasion they sound completely unhinged. Like the parables, if someone is contemplating adultery, the image of that javelin will come to mind..
  22. archaeology identify pottery mesoamerica geography city names https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLWcsxuHEtI&amp;feature=youtu.be&amp;t=175
  23. The church has now guidelines to prevent such situations, where the young people are allowed the choice of someone in the room with them or an adjoining room during the interview. This was an abuse of their calling and the church is doing something to prevent this from happening.
  24. Excommunication letter << being kicked out for asking questions.>> In his letter the local leader stated, “I want you to know, Brother Dehlin, that this action was not taken against you because you have doubts or because you were asking questions about Church doctrine. I also want you to know that I acknowledge your right to criticize the Church and its doctrines and to try to persuade others to your cause. Our Heavenly Father has given us moral agency to decide how we will live our lives, and cherished free speech rights in this country allow you to openly state your opinions. **But you do not have the right to remain a member of the Church in good standing while openly and publicly trying to CONVINCE others that Church teachings are in error** [EMPHASIS MINE] Church discipline is not designed to be the end of the process, but the beginning of the road back to full fellowship. One who leaves the Church is always welcome to attend weekly worship services and is always welcome to return to Church membership through the grace and Atonement of Jesus Christ.” https://fox13now.com/2015/02/10/lds-church-responds-to-mormon-blogger-after-excommunicated-to-correct-public-record/ Videos of Hearings These videos only show the end process after previous discussions with the bishop/ church leaders. The ONLY issue under consideration at this final meeting is the individual's membership and whether they sincerely desired to continue as a member or to continue to publically oppose church teachings.