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06-06-2008, 09:29 PM | #1 |
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What is truth?
One of the central issues around the debates of the last few days has been the LDS Church's claim to be the "only true and living church" on the earth, and what that means.
So let's hear it. When we say the church is true, what do we mean? What SHOULD we mean?
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Honest question. Maybe it does. But I suspect that there's more to it than that.
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Oh boy, here comes the can of worms.
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06-06-2008, 09:41 PM | #5 |
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Why's that? What makes this a topic over which no edifying discussion can be had?
I remember back in high school when I met a friend of a friend who was not a member of the church. The discussion came up, and she asked me what makes our church "true" and every other one not. It was the first time anybody ever asked me that, and I couldn't think of a good response. I've got some ideas now, but I'd like to hear what the rest of you think, too. Besides, I'm teaching Elder's Quorum on Sunday on the "organization and destiny of the church," and I feel no shame in fishing for a little discussion fodder.
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TO my kids: WHatever I say it is becasue I SAID SO
To me: Yes, Dear, you're right. I'm sorry. To my wife: It's better than a sharp stick in the eye.
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Well, I had heard of polygamy, and monogamy, but your response to yourself makes me think that you are, in fact, autogamous. Which is remarkable.
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You should consider it, especially with the price of gas these days.
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I haven't read much on this board -- I have a feeling this has probably been re-hashed dozens of times. However, when a member says "I know the Church is true" I think most members mean they "know" that the Church is exactly what it claims to be -- the Kingdom of God on earth.
I think most people who have some doubts about whether the Church is literally what it claims to be tend to say things more along the lines of "I'm thankful for the Church and the Gospel and it helps me in my life." That's actually the kind of testimony I prefer -- I'm cynical and not a big fan of the lists of all of the things people "know." Can't we just have faith and express our faith without trying to impress everybody with our absolute knowledge of things? I don't think most people truly "know" all the things they say they know in regards to the Church, but I fully admit I may be wrong about that. I don't feel like there is very much, especially regarding Church history and abstract theological principles that I can say I "know." |
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