DAVEH: Correct.
Lance Muir wrote:
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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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'.
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