Re: [TruthTalk] 'Smithian' Glasses

[Dave Hansen]

If Constantine was the originator of the T Doctrine, then it would not have existed before his time, say 325 AD, CORRECT? DAVEH:   Not at all correct, Kevin.  I don't think incorrect doctrines are created out of thin air.  Preexisting philosophies, ideas, theories, concepts and even true doctrines can all be combined to create a doctrinal theory.  For example, I believe the Declaration of Independence was formulated in 1776, though the principles existed in one form or another prior to that time.     Who do you believe contrived the Trinity Doctrine as you understand it, Kevin? Kevin Deegan wrote: What data do you have except that you were taught such?   If Constantine was the originator of the T Doctrine, then it would not have existed before his time, say 325 AD, CORRECT? Dave Hansen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: DAVEH:   Could the same thing be said about Protestants who view Christ's Gospel through the lenses of Constantine's Trinity Doctrine? Lance Muir wrote: Each Mormon who sees Christ's Gospel through the the lenses of these glasses (Joseph Smith's) will always come to the same conclusions as those of their 'prophet'.   snipped.....   Even when historical facts concerning a movement and its leader are demonstrable, its adherents find it difficult to acknowledge such reality.   How much of the responses of such an one are due to deception, dishonesty, blind commitment or, ignorance is difficult to say, IMO> -- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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.