08-23-2006, 03:23 PM | #1 |
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I never knew before that one of their central tenets was that Joseph Smith never introduced polygamy. They held this position until very recently, apparently. Now their historians grudgingly admit that Joseph Smith introduced it and practiced it.
Imagine the gyrations and mental gymnastics they carried out for all those years. I think the amazing thing is that RLDS exists at all, even its present pathetic watered down form. |
08-23-2006, 03:31 PM | #2 | |
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08-23-2006, 04:06 PM | #3 | |
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The RLDS are good people who I believe will receive a just reward. I view them the same way I view 'Fundamentalist Mormons,' as they all have 'doctrinal' support endorsing their way of lifestyle. I think in the end we'll all be hanging out together. Have you ever spoke with a current RLDS? I can introduce you to an RLDS scholar who will show you that Joseph never had a polygamous wife, that the 'evidence' brought up against him is stretched at best, and that it was Brigham who introduced this way of living. |
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08-23-2006, 04:27 PM | #5 | |
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any different than the Book of Abraham?
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08-23-2006, 04:34 PM | #7 |
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Point me to an article where a General Authority talks about the Book of Abraham and its relation to the papyri.
In general GA's don't speak to such things, so I am surprised to hear someone assert that they have. |
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08-23-2006, 04:59 PM | #9 |
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why would anyone who acknowledges that Joseph Smith did not literally learn an ancient language and translate words he saw written down (plates) into the Book of Mormon (i.e. one argues he did it through inspiration) get bent out of shape over Joseph Smith using papyri as a source for further revelation?
it seems like such an assinine thing to argue. You either have faith or you don't. I'm don't understand why the PoGP changes anything, as compared to the BoM. Is there this contingent of people that have full faith in the BoM but doubt the PoGP? |
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For a believer, it, IMO, calls into question the translation of the BOM. How authentic was the translation of the BOM when Joseph was unable to translate a different text? Quote:
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