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Skriven 2009-01-29 19:54:46 av Ed Hulett (1:123/789.0)
Kommentar till text 1800 av Ross Sauer (1:123/789.0)
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Ross Sauer -> God Dan wrote:
RS> "God Dan -> Ed Hulett" <1:138/666> wrote in
RS> news:5834$HOLYSMOKE@JamNNTPd:
EH>>>> I refuse to address your and Sauer's constant attacks on my
GD>> religion.
GD>>> IOW, you refuse to defend your unfounded belief system.
GD>> That shows you how little you know about your religion.
RS> In fact, Ed knows so little about his own faith, he isn't even a Mormon.
Again you lie.
RS> 21 Questions Answered About Mormon Faith
RS> Tuesday , December 18, 2007
RS> Mitt Romney's run for president has put his Mormon faith in the
RS> spotlight, but the religion remains a mystery to most.
RS> FOXNews.com compiled a list of 21 questions representing some widely
RS> held beliefs and misconceptions about Mormonism and posed them to The
RS> Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
RS> The Church objected to answering some of the questions on the grounds
RS> that they misrepresent the basic tenets of the Mormon religion.
RS> "Many of these questions are typically found on anti-Mormon blogs or Web
RS> sites which aim to misrepresent or distort Mormon doctrines," the Church
RS> said in a statement. "Several of these questions do not represent ...
RS> any serious attempt to depict the core values and beliefs of its
RS> members."
RS> Here are the questions and how the Church responded:
RS> Q: Why do some call the Church a cult?
RS> A: For the most part, this seems to stem from a lack of understanding
RS> about the Church and its core doctrines and beliefs. Under those
RS> circumstances it is too easy to label a religion or other organization
RS> that is not well-known with an inflammatory term like 'cult.' Famed
RS> scholar of religion Martin Marty has said a cult means a church you
RS> don't personally happen to like. We don't believe any organization
RS> should be subjected to a label that has come to be as pejorative as that
RS> one.
RS> Q: Does the Mormon Church believe that Jesus Christ is the son of God?
RS> A: Mormons believe Jesus Christ is literally the Son of God, the Savior
RS> and Redeemer, who died for the sins of humankind and rose from the dead
RS> on the third day with an immortal body. God, the Father, also has an
RS> immortal body.
RS> Q: Does the Church believe in the divinity of Jesus?
RS> A: Mormons believe Jesus Christ is literally the Son of God, the Savior
RS> and Redeemer, who died for the sins of humankind and rose from the dead
RS> on the third day with an immortal body. God, the Father, also has an
RS> immortal body.
RS> Q: Does the Church believe that God is a physical being?
RS> A: Mormons believe Jesus Christ is literally the Son of God, the Savior
RS> and Redeemer, who died for the sins of humankind and rose from the dead
RS> on the third day with an immortal body. God, the Father, also has an
RS> immortal body.
RS> Q: If so, does the Church believe that God lives on a planet named
RS> Kolob?
RS> A: 'Kolob' is a term found in ancient records translated by Joseph
RS> Smith. Joseph Smith did not provide a full description or explanation of
RS> Kolob nor did he assign the idea particular significance in relation to
RS> the Church's core doctrines.
RS> Q: Where is the planet Kolob? What significance does the planet have to
RS> Mormons?
RS> A: 'Kolob' is a term found in ancient records translated by Joseph
RS> Smith. Joseph Smith did not provide a full description or explanation of
RS> Kolob nor did he assign the idea particular significance in relation to
RS> the Church's core doctrines.
RS> Q: Does the Mormon Church believe that God and Mary had physical sex to
RS> conceive Jesus?
RS> A: The Church does not claim to know how Jesus was conceived but
RS> believes the Bible and Book of Mormon references to Jesus being born of
RS> the Virgin Mary.
RS> Q: Does the Mormon Church believe Jesus appeared in North America after
RS> his crucifixion and resurrection?
RS> A: The appearance of Jesus in the Western Hemisphere shortly after his
RS> resurrection is described in the Book of Mormon. Mormons believe that
RS> when Christ told his disciples in the Bible He had other 'sheep' who
RS> should receive his message he was referring to those people in the
RS> Western Hemisphere.
RS> Q: If so, when did this happen? And under what circumstances?
RS> A: The appearance of Jesus in the Western Hemisphere shortly after his
RS> resurrection is described in the Book of Mormon. Mormons believe that
RS> when Christ told his disciples in the Bible He had other 'sheep' who
RS> should receive his message he was referring to those people in the
RS> Western Hemisphere.
RS> Q: Does the Mormon Church believe its followers can become "gods and
RS> goddesses" after death?
RS> A: We believe that the apostle Peter's biblical reference to partaking
RS> of the divine nature and the apostle Paul's reference to being 'joint
RS> heirs with Christ' reflect the intent that children of God should strive
RS> to emulate their Heavenly Father in every way. Throughout the
RS> eternities, Mormons believe, they will reverence and worship God the
RS> Father and Jesus Christ. The goal is not to equal them or to achieve
RS> parity with them but to imitate and someday acquire their perfect
RS> goodness, love and other divine attributes.
RS> Q: Does the Mormon Church believe that women can only gain access to
RS> heaven with a special pass or codewords?
RS> A: No.
RS> Q: Does the Mormon Church believe that women must serve men on both
RS> Earth and in heaven?
RS> A: Absolutely not. Mormons believe that women and men are complete
RS> equals before God and in relation to the blessings available in the
RS> Church.
RS> Q: Is there such a thing as Mormon "underwear"? if so, are all Mormons
RS> required to wear it? What does it symbolize?
RS> A: Like members of many religious faiths, Latter-day Saints wear
RS> religious clothing. But members of other faiths -- typically those
RS> involved in permanent pastoral ministries or religious services --
RS> usually wear religious garments as outer ceremonial vestments or symbols
RS> of recognition. In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,
RS> garments are worn beneath street clothing as a personal and private
RS> reminder of commitments to God.
RS> Garments are considered sacred by Church members and are not regarded as
RS> a topic for casual conversation.
RS> Q: Does the Mormon Church believe in the existence of another physical
RS> planet or planets, where Mormons will "rule" after their death and
RS> ascension?
RS> A: No.
RS> Q: What specifically does the Mormon Church say about African-Americans
RS> and Native Americans?
RS> A: Mormons believe that all mankind are sons and daughters of God and
RS> should be loved and respected as such. The blessings of the gospel are
RS> available to all.
RS> Q: What are or were the "Golden Plates"?
RS> A: The Book of Mormon was translated by Joseph Smith from records made
RS> on plates of gold, similar to metal plates that have been found in other
RS> ancient cultures. It contained a history of peoples in the Western
RS> Hemisphere including an appearance by the Savior to them. As such, the
RS> Book of Mormon is considered a second testimony of Jesus Christ.
RS> Q: Are consumption of alcohol and tobacco prohibited or simply
RS> discouraged?
RS> A: It is against the teachings of the Church to use alcohol and tobacco
RS> or to drink tea and coffee.
RS> Q: Does the Church also ban the consumption of "hot drinks"? And does
RS> that apply specifically to caffeinated drinks?
RS> A: It is against the teachings of the Church to use alcohol and tobacco
RS> or to drink tea and coffee.
RS> Q: Why do Mormons go from door to door?
RS> A: Christ admonished his disciples to take the gospel to the world. The
RS> Church follows that admonition and sends missionaries throughout the
RS> world.
RS> Q: What do the Mormons believe about the family?
RS> A: Mormons believe that the family is the foundation for this life and
RS> the life to come.
RS> Q: Can someone who may never marry in life have eternal marriage?
RS> A: God will not withhold blessings from any of his children who may not
RS> have the opportunity to marry in this life.
RS> (c) Associated Press.
RS> Copyright 2009 FOX News Network
And your point?
Ed
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to fill the world with fools." --Herbert Spencer
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