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Originally Posted by pelagius
Aaron is really exploiting differences in vocabulary and emphasis rather than real fundamental differences in underlying theology. To be clear there are differences in theology but that is not what Aaron is exploiting here. His major complaint is easily observed not to be an issue at all if he would realize what is implicit in Mormon discussions of salvation.
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This describes very nearly every conversation I've had with born-agains on the topic. It inevitably devolves into a semantics argument, with said born-again insisting, "But this is an exact quote!" and "You don't even believe your own scriptures/prophets!"
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