"We do not say that all of the Saints will be spared and saved from the coming day of desolation. But we do say there is no promise of safety and no promise of security except for those who love the Lord and who are seeking to do all that he commands.
(Bruce R. McConkie, "Stand Independent above All Other Creatures," Ensign, May 1979, 93)"It may be, for instance, that nothing except the power of faith and the authority of the priesthood can save individuals and congregations from the atomic holocausts that surely shall be." --- What do you think? Is this prophecy going to be fulfilled? Is not it a good reason to avoid sending our troops all over the planet engaging in war to bring peace? I wish our troops would stay home in case we need them here. I guess that makes me an isolationist. But I don't believe the USA could or should be a global police force. It is too likely to stir up hatreds and bring to pass the scenario predicted by Elder McConkie. What do you think? Is invading Iraq going to increase or decrease the likelihood of a nuclear war? Is there anyone here who truly believes that invading Iraq is going to bring about a stable democracy? Why should America's finest young men and women lay down their lives for nothing? John W. Redelfs [EMAIL PROTECTED] ******************************************************************* "Even the Church shall be cleansed, and those who are of the world, who are numbered among the members of the Church, will be cast out, and will find their place among those who are unworthy, where there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth." (Joseph Fielding Smith Jr., Doctrines of Salvation, Vol.3, p.16) ******************************************************************* All my opinions are tentative pending further data. --JWR ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// /// ZION LIST CHARTER: Please read it at /// /// http://www.zionsbest.com/charter.html /// ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: [email protected] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aaP9AU.bWix1n Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
