DAVEH: > You still fail to understand what I've been trying to > convey to you. The divisions of the "Mormon realm" > do not accept each other. Each believes the others > are in error, as opposed to Protestant factions that > accept each other.
I don't think you have a proper grasp on the way that Protestant factions accept one another. Some Protestant sects are like the Mormons in that they believe they are the only true authority for God on earth today. Most Protestant sects are not so arrogant, but they still believe that the other Protestant sects are in error and sending a lot of people to damnation because of their teachings. When I consider what you and other Mormons have shared about the eternal destiny of those outside Mormonism, like me, it just seems to me that you are more accepting of Protestants than I am. I think most Protestants are heading to eternal damnation. From what Blaine wrote, after the sinners have suffered some kind of temporary punishment for their sins, they will be received into heaven. You also have indicated an acceptance of others here, such as Glenn, as being your brother in Christ. So your statement here seems very convoluted to me. On the one hand you think Protestants accept each other, whereas Mormons do not, but by your conversation you accept people like Glenn as your brother in Christ. This is all very confusing. Understand that while most Protestants believe God is working within other sects, that does not mean that they accept everything taught in those sects. If they did, then there would not be any sect. The main difference appears to be that most Protestants recognize authority to preach the gospel and baptize converts extends beyond their organization. Mormons apparently believe that authority exists only with them, just like the Roman Catholics believe about their organization. Yet, despite all that, it seems as if Mormons look at themselves as being the source by which all the world will ultimately be saved, some for the first heaven, some for the second heaven, and some for the third heaven. All things considered, from my perspective it seems that Mormons are much more accepting of others than Protestants are of each other. Maybe I just don't understand the way you look at things. What do you think about Joe Smith's wife and her son, Joe Smith III? They went off with a sect that divided from your sect. I know you consider them apostate, but what does that mean? In eternity, will Emma be with Joe Smith? Will Joe's son have fellowship with his dad? From what I have heard, I would think that you would affirm these things, but sometimes I'm not so sure. Maybe you can clarify it for me. Peace be with you. David Miller. ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.
