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So then Dave, even if one were to substantiate
charges of malfeasance against Joseph Smith, the BoM would not, by extension, be
subject to question
Sent: November 20, 2005 17:39
Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Dear
Mormons
DAVEH: Please repost it. I vaguely remember it, and
also vaguely remember responding to part of it, but assumed that the comment
IFF Joseph Smith goes then, you all
go was mostly rhetorical. LDS folks usually consider the
BoM to be the keystone of our religion, as per JS's suggestion. >From our
perspective, any man can fall. But the BoM is a step up the ladder (so
to speak) from JS.
Lance Muir wrote:
Yes. I did a second post concerning a 'house of
cards' framework vis a vis groups which stand or fall based upon the
legitimacy of a central figure or figures. I referenced 'solipsism' (a
philosophy). Example: IFF Joseph Smith goes then, you all go.
It was longer than this but, along this line.
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Sent:
November 20, 2005 12:01
Subject:
Re: [TruthTalk] Dear Mormons
Now, as to 'Dear Mormons, part
deux'?
DAVEH: ??? Help me out
Lance.....to what are you referring? Did I overlook
something?
Lance Muir wrote:
Thanks. This is helpful. Now, as to
'Dear Mormons, part deux'?
L
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Sent:
November 19, 2005 22:07
Subject:
Re: [TruthTalk] Dear Mormons
DAVEH: I found it on my second
computer, Lance!
At the risk of
getting Perry excited again, I'll endeavor to give you a very brief
outline of what I view the message of
Mormonism.
To simplify it....We were all
created as part of large family before we came to this earth in
mortality. Our literal Heavenly Father wants us to become like
him, and in order to do that we needed to know the difference from
good and evil, as he does. To do that, Adam and Eve
transgressed in the Garden of Eden, which brought about death.
To overcome death (both physical and spiritual), God sent his Son to
sacrifice his life in our behalf. By virtue of his grace, it is
now possible for us to return to heaven, and become one with our
Heavenly Father and Jesus.
It would be
impossible for me to respond to all the accusations against LDS
theology that have been posted on TT. Even when I do rebut
the incorrect and sometimes ridiculous (viz, the God had sex with
Mary denial I repeatedly gave) comments, some do not accept my
explanations.
Excepting for the accusations
by some well known anti-Mormon TTers, I've tried to answer as many of
the questions from other TTers as I can. I've certainly
overlooked a few, and had not enough time for many though, and there
are some I will not answer due to their nature (viz, temple
ordinances). And....some I have considered to be rhetorical, and
hence did not feel compelled to respond. So....if there is any
question you or any other TTer, excepting those who want to denigrate
my beliefs, wish to ask....just do it. If I don't respond
within a reasonable time, and you really want to know the
answer....mention it again.
Lance Muir wrote:
One cannot but grow weary of the
pedantic, repetetive anti-Mormon diatribes put forward by CPL and
others. Would you consider outlining for me alone (all of the others
can hit delete or, close their eyes so as not to be contaminated)
the Mormon 'gospel'. In so doing kindly answer the charges one
hears again and again and again...ad nauseum. Since I know what they
(the charges) are then, so do you. Let's set the record straight at
least for the present.
Y'all have had plenty of time to have
grasped the distinctions 'tween the Mormon 'gospel' and the
traditional Christian 'gospel'.
Do it guys! (and gals if there are any
of you lurking out
there)
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