'Protestantism' Dave, was not the only 'Christian' perspective. There is and was at the time of JS, Orthodoxy, Catholicism and many groups independent of both of the foregoing. JS's experience with christianity entailed only protestantism did it not? Did he claim that all of christianity, globally, had, as it were, fallen into a state of disrepair?
Because of our conversation of a week ago regarding James 1 entailing prayer, the 'spirit' & experience; I believe that you are operating with a level of functional certitude that, naturally speaking, is disabling. IFF you WILL NOT HEAR, even though God's Spirit were to 'speak', then where do we go from here? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave Hansen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: June 19, 2005 16:06 Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Belief > > > Charles Perry Locke wrote: > > >> > >> DAVEH: As I see it, you've cut short your ability to see beyond the > >> Bible, Perry. You apparently see the The Bible as being enough, yet > >> I think presents unasked questions that many Protestants (and TTers) > >> seem to want to avoid pondering. I just don't feel comfortable with > >> such a limited perspective. > > > > > > The Bible IS enough, Dave. > > DAVEH: If the Bible is enough for you, that's your prerogative, Perry. > But it leaves me with some questions that I believe are answered by > revelation beyond the Bible. Do you ever ponder theological questions > that aren't answered by traditional doctrines, Perry? > > > The Bible contains prophecy that sees through to the end, way beyond > > when it was written. So, why would anything more be needed? > > DAVEH: Because there seem to be some really important questions that > seemingly are not answered by Protestantism.. > > > It has served its intended purpose for thousands of years without the > > musings of JS, and will continue to server that purpose until the end > > of all things. > > DAVEH: For those who want to turn off the spirit of revelation, the > Bible's purpose is somewhat limited. I believe the message of the Bible > implores us to expect more to be revealed from above. > > > It is the mormons that have itching ears and seek the doctrines of man > > (specifically JS), to turn a phrase. Enjoy it, Dave. > > DAVEH: And I do enjoy it, Perry. Perhaps that is why I feel > comfortable with my LDS beliefs. > > > That's as good as it gets. > > > > Perry > > -- > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > Dave Hansen > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://www.langlitz.com > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > If you wish to receive > things I find interesting, > I maintain six email lists... > JOKESTER, OPINIONS, LDS, > STUFF, MOTORCYCLE and CLIPS. > > ---------- > "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. ---------- "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.
