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Blainerb: I believe most people, being children of God, experience
spiritual experiences, possibly termed miracles, at some time or other in
their lives. I read of such accounts in credible sources quite
often. I have no real reason to doubt the sincerity of these people, who
are not even Mormons, usually. However, the type of miracles
mentioned in the scriptures, such as casting out devils, instantaneous
healing by the laying on of hands, being healed by spiritual means, and doing
such in the name of Jesus Christ, even raising the dead, are much
rarer. They do appear in Mormon literature quite often. My own
grandfather, while he was on missions (2) to Norway, reports such events
happening. He writes a detailed account of casting out devils by
the laying on of hands, and in the name of Jesus Christ. He reports
healing people, also by the laying on hands, by authority of the priesthood
after the order of the Son of God (Melchizedek PH), which he had received
before departing for his mission. He reports being healed, by
the laying on of hands--hands that were felt tangibly but unseen. He
reports seeing other Elders do these things also. As I said, Mormon
literature is full of these things. As for me, my miracles have been
restricted to personal spiritual experiences, of which I have had many--some
confirming the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to be true, and the
BoM to be true. I have not healed anyone, nor cast out devils.
Perhaps my faith needs to be strengthened before doing these things.
In a message dated 12/26/2005 3:38:48 A.M. Mountain Standard Time,
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IFO would appreciate hearing from you on this. |
