Re: [TruthTalk] Belief

[Lance Muir]

Ahhhhhhhh Dave, but you do make an 'interesting' point. Isn't that word (interesting) a terric catch all word?   I have every confidence that all of the participants on TT, Mormons aside, possess an understanding of who Jesus is commensurate with that of Christian Believers throughout the centuries.   It is always possible that you have a belief in the real Jesus while your articulation (teaching/doctrine) of Him is sort of......well.....from another planet. ----- Original Message ----- From: Dave Hansen To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Sent: June 26, 2005 11:17 Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Belief DAVEH:   I think you are taking my example out of context, DavidM.  I was trying to point out that right or wrong, I believe most knowledgeable LDS folks tend to be a little more homogeneous in their beliefs than do TTers.     As for your comment........] ......From my perspective, it seems like you (non-LDS) are ignoring/misinterpreting Biblical evidence that pretty significantly illustrates that Jesus is was not only the firstborn (created) in a literal sense, but that he was also anointed to be God and creator of our physical realm....something that is unique amongst all our Heavenly Father's creation.  Yes, Jesus was more than just a man (I would say spirit) like us....he was anointed to be our Messiah.  But as sons of God, we had the same roots of our Elder Brother.     For non-LDS Christians to be concerned about our simplistic theology is understandable considering the stark contrast between our beliefs.  However, to be vehemently critical of our somewhat odd beliefs strikes me as curious when you folks seem to struggle with the sonship question, which is seemingly so simple from our theological perspective.   What is so hard about literally believing Jesus is literally the firstborn of our Heavenly Father? David Miller wrote: DaveH wrote: Your sonship discussion is another example that brings this to mind to me.....it is so simple to explain in LDS theology ... Considering Jesus to be a created being like any other man might be a simple explanation, but that does not mean it is true. Such an assumption can only be made by ignoring or reinterpreting Biblical evidence which would indicate Jesus to be unique and more than just a man. Do you really not understand the legitimate concern many have about the simplicity of Mormon theology concerning the nature of Jesus Christ and the Godhead? Peace be with you. David Miller. -- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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.