12-18-2007, 03:15 PM | #11 | |
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Part 1, detailed explanation on Christian Heaven/Hell concept and how it correlates to LDS spirit paradise/Hell. Further explanation on the three glories. So it's hard to go apples to apples heaven with LDS doctrine. It probably most correlates with paradise (in which case the answer is no, since temple is for entry to celestial kingdom), but it might be a copout answer since the question was a temple reference and the word heaven was misphrased. Part 2, explanation of temple ceremony in as much detail as church is willing to give to help answer. Comparisons to other religious rites such as Catholic baptism and prayers, what not. Explanation that we have similar rites that symbolize entry to Celestial Kingdom, however calling them passwords or codes would be incorrect. blah, blah, blah. We can't say for sure if they are symbolic to help teach us or if they are actual role playing of actual ceremonies that will take place in the hereafter. blah blah blah. Probably the best answer is: No. |
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So the casual member who doesn't go to the temple very often, and reads this article, is it ok if he says "hmm, I guess none of that stuff is really literal or required. Just nice symbolism."
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the answer was that we don't know, so at best you are only possibly correct...which also means you are possibly incorrect. Which means, we don't really know. Which means that my answer makes more sense. PS "virgin human teenager"
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I thought the answers were somewhat evasive. IF not then they represetn a retrenchment from some ideas that are frequently discussed in many congregations. In fact, they sounded a bit like they were written by a lawyer who wqas preparing a witness for a deposition. Truthful, but not too truthful. Complete, but not completely complete.
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Taking the "core beliefs" approach, which question(s) do you think the answers were evasive?
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Luckily, Mitt has no core beliefs, so he doesn't have to answer the questions at all.
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i.e. man become like God, ruling over worlds, polygamy, etc. |
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