Re: [ZION] Catholics and Mormons unite
As I recall, there hasn't been any mandate as to what was to be said for early missionaries of the church and I find that interesting in and of itself. It seems to me that they are now supposed to be more guided by the Spirit in what they say and how they say it. That is a good thing. Stacy. -- [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] // /// ZION LIST CHARTER: Please read it at /// /// http://www.zionsbest.com/charter.html /// / --^ This email was sent to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aaP9AU.bWix1n.YXJjaGl2 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] TOPICA - Start your own email discussion group. FREE! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/create/index2.html --^
[ZION] Catholics and Mormons Unite
I would rephrase the only true church to the only church with a fulness of the gospel. At least, that's what the definition seems to me. After all, any church with some truth could be defined as a true church. Where other churches have truths, we seek to share in those truths with them. When Catholic Charities helps out a nation, we often combine resources with them, because it reduces overhead expenses, and the outcome of goodness is the same. As we help other churches (helping them build buildings, etc), we are encouraging religious belief in God, which is one step further toward people accepting the fulness of the gospel. Gary Date: Thu, 06 Nov 2003 16:14:18 -0900 From: John W. Redelfs [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [ZION] Catholics Mormons unite Stacy Smith wrote: I understand all of the above, however, I go back to Joseph Smith in which he was commanded to join none of them. Helping them on some project may appear to be wonderful, but doesn't it suggest to some who have gotten mixed signals that we no longer hold the doctrine of the restoration of the gospel true? My friend got such a mixed message while studying with the missionaries. This is a concern that I have, probably a futile concern. How can we teach 1) that all the other churches contain some truth, and 2) that we are the only true church? The two statements are not incompatible, but they might easily be confused by those of inadequate education. --JWR -- K'aya K'ama Gerald Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/rameumptom/ Freedom Forever // /// ZION LIST CHARTER: Please read it at /// /// http://www.zionsbest.com/charter.html /// / --^ This email was sent to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aaP9AU.bWix1n.YXJjaGl2 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] TOPICA - Start your own email discussion group. FREE! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/create/index2.html --^
[ZION] Catholics and Mormons unite
First off, this comes close to attacking the prophets and is a charter violation, so I'd be more careful in what you say, Paul. Second, we condemn false teachings and creeds, not peoples and religions. Although the Catholic Church is fallen from the fullness of the truth, there still is truth there. If we work with them in good things, we will catch many more flies with honey than with vinegar. There is a Church of the Lamb and a Church of the Devil. However, there is nothing that signifies the Catholic Church as the Church of the Devil. In fact, DC 76 would establish those followers of Catholicism as Terrestrial, or honorable men of the world. Both Joseph Smith and Brigham Young taught that we need to find truth wherever it is found and make it ours. Brigham said that even if it were found in hell, we should go there and claim it as our own. Christ taught us to be charitable, to strengthen those who struggle with the truth. And doesn't that apply to all people? Or was Christ selective in who would/could be saved? Our Church shows a Christ-like kindness and love towards others. This opens doors for us that make much greater opportunities to teach the gospel and effect the establishment of Zion. Does not the DC and New Testament both tell us to make friends with Mammon, so that we are not destroyed? Clearly there is wisdom in what the Church is doing. K'aya K'ama, Gerald (Gary) Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/rameumptom/index.html LDS Evidences, Family History, Food Storage, etc. Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2003 10:08:33 -0600 From: Paul Osborne [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Catholics Mormons unite The Catholics are using the Mormon building for their own release time seminary per Church News article. I'm sure the relationship between the LDS and Catholic church will grow and strengthen because of things like this. I'm hoping that it will put us on a road of mutual respect and appreciation that will last for a long time until the future. What is going on here? What about the two churches spoken of in the Book of Mormon, i.e. the Church of the Lamb and the Church of the Devil? I guess no one believes it anymore. The Church sure has changed. Paul O [EMAIL PROTECTED] // /// ZION LIST CHARTER: Please read it at /// /// http://www.zionsbest.com/charter.html /// / --^ This email was sent to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aaP9AU.bWix1n.YXJjaGl2 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] TOPICA - Start your own email discussion group. FREE! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/create/index2.html --^
