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Old-Timer: If one leaves the Church, he
mustleave a valid baptism. Ouside the Chruch noone has the authority to perform that ordinance. I did not mean to imply that he can’t get back in. You told me not to teach so I didn’t feel I needed to explain that. As far as getting back in the Church, there’s always, also, the spirit world after this life, even if that includes suffering for you own sins. I didn’t feel that I needed to explain that. What I said is not false doctrine. It is true doctrine and all of the apostles would agree with it. If they didn’t then they would, definitely, be wrong. Show this to them if you like. With this kind of knowledge how could anyone leave the Church. It would be like picking up a bottle of poison and saying, ‘I think I’ll drink this and see what it feels like’. It’s simple logic. It doesn’t make any sense. Sure, you’ll die and go to the Spirit World. There you’ll accept the temple work done for you, if temple work needs to be done for you. But why would anyone want to take that route when they can just stay in the Church in the first place? I just didn’t think I needed to explain all that. Outside the unforgiveable, there’s always a way to salvation. (Assuming, of course, your killing yourself is forgiveable. I don’t know.)
Maybe I need to explain myself better without teaching. What I meant for everyone to understand was if you read something
that definitely has a spiritual messageand you didn’t get any spiritual message out of it then you need to read it again and put more thought into it. I wasn’t implying anyscripture that was, purely, informational. Rsbenson wrote:
With this kind of knowledge how could anyone leave the Church. It would be like picking up a bottle of poison and saying, ‘I think I’ll drink this and see what it feels like’. It’s simple logic. It doesn’t make any sense. Sure, you’ll die and go to the Spirit World. There you’ll accept the temple work done for you, if temple work needs to be done for you. But why would anyone want to take that route when they can just stay in the Church in the first place? I just didn’t think I needed to explain all that. Outside the unforgiveable, there’s always a way to salvation. (Assuming, of course, your killing yourself is forgiveable. I don’t know.)Maybe I need to explain myself better without teaching. What I meant for everyone to understand was if you read something
that definitely has a spiritual messageand you didn’t get any spiritual message out of it then you need to read it again and put more thought into it. I wasn’t implying anyscripture that was, purely, informational. May I suggest you read and ponder the words of a living prophet? Pres. Uchtdorf, Oct. 2013 General Conference (emphasis added):
Quote:The search for truth has led millions of people to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. However, there are some who leave the Church they once loved.
One might ask, “If the gospel is so wonderful, why would anyone leave?”
Sometimes we assume it is because they have been offended or lazy or sinful. Actually, it is not that simple. In fact, there is not just one reason that applies to the variety of situations.Some of our dear members struggle for years with the question whether they should separate themselves from the Church.
In this Church that honors personal agency so strongly, that was restored by a young man who asked questions and sought answers, we respect those who honestly search for truth. It may break our hearts when their journey takes them away from the Church we love and the truth we have found, but we honor their right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own conscience, just as we claim that privilege for ourselves.
Read and ponder the whole talk.
rsbenson, I’m sure there are people who can read the Bible of the Book of Mormon and not get anything spiritual from it (and least that they will admit). I don’t know how that works, either. I don’t know why people are atheists. And I don’t know why you’re so worried about other people instead of worrying about yourself, which brings me to why I came back so early this morning. In my earlier comment I said that yes, I had received some spiritual interaction dealing with literalness of the scriptures. My interaction is greatly dependent on my own point of view and applies to me, not to you or anyone else. Our experiences, including our dealings with God/The Spirit are each individually ours and ours alone.
Rsbenson wrote:Did the
Spirittell you not to be concerned about resolving historical problems? Excellent question. Short answer, yes. Long answer:
Yes, but that was the spirit’s answer for
me. I fully accept that the spirit could tell someone else that a historical problem needs to be resolved… and I don’t see that as being contradictory. Each person is unique and the spirit is going to tailor the message to the needs of the individual according to their current understanding. I believe we receive unique revelations, just like patriarchal blessings, that are geared toward helping us move from where we currently are towards the next precept that we need to learn. That’s going to be slightly different for everyone. Maybe if I ask that question again in the future the answer will be different. I also don’t see it as an all or nothing proposition. The spirit might indicate to me that it’s time to shift focus away from one particular historical problem but it might indicate to me that I need to spend time pondering and learning about some other historical issue. I want to be open to the direction that the spirit would have me take.
Rsbenson wrote:I have a question for you and, regardless of your answer, I am not going to comment on it or challenge it.
Don’t hold back for my sake. Personally I’m loving your perspectives.
People who leave the LDS Church are NOT automatically sons of perdition. Period. cwald wrote:Rsbenson wrote:… If you leave the Church, you leave a valid baptism, you leave any chance of kingdom of glory. You are a son of perdition, forever. Leaving the Church makes no sense, WHATsoever, for any reason…
Cwald… That was about as succinct a response as could have been given.
Rsbenson… Either you’re a brilliant satirist or your for real. [Moderated by Heber13] Our family had a wonderful autumnal walk this morning along a local canal path, admiring the beauties of nature and enjoy being together.
(Sorry Ray and other mods. Don’t be too quick to ban RSB, it’s livening things up a bit
What mackay said (other than taking a walk today. I wish we had taken a walk today, it would have been much more productive and spiritual than church today). -SBRed
SunbeltRed wrote:What mackay said (other than taking a walk today. I wish we had taken a walk today, it would have been much more productive and spiritual than church today).
-SBRed
We did take a walk today, but around the neighborhood in the afternoon after church. Even so, it was better than church today – not a great day at church.
Sb wrote Quote:What mackay said (other than taking a walk today. I wish we had taken a walk today, it would have been much more productive and spiritual than church today).
-SBRed
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We did take a walk today, but around the neighborhood in the afternoon after church. Even so, it was better than church today – not a great day at church.Wow – I am on week 4 of an 8 week recovery, and was feeling sorry for myself. Thanks for reminding me that recovery has it’s benefits.
Don’t want to derail too much, but talks focused on true conversion (knowing things) with testimonies that included things like no one can be truly happy without living the gospel. Followed w third hour combined presentation on our ward mission plan. Not really my cup of tea Sometimes having a crazy 1 year old makes for a good excuse to be roaming the hallway
🙂 Dark Jedi: I’m flattered. You said that I was so worried about others. My wife says that I only think of myself.
What I was trying to get across is, If somebody has a knowledge of LDS doctrine and is a member of the LDS Church, why in the world would they separate themselves from an ordinance that is absolutely crirical to their salvation? If they would think about it, nothing but nothing is important enough to leave the Chruch. But If they insist on doing that, OK!? It’s fine with me but they’re going to regret it. I have all ready stated my views on why I’m not leaving the Church for any reason. Everybody else can do what they want and I’ve told you that, also.
Now, I have a grievance. Some of you have talked to me about my relationship to the PROHETS and APOSTLES – like I’m obligated to believe every word they say. I listen to them the best that I can. I’ m not a very good listener. I don’t think you’ve ever quoted them where I have disagreed with them. But know this. When they speak, I listen to what they say and then I, AND I ALONE, decide whether It’s right or wrong. You decide that for yourselves, but you don’t decide that for me! Now as for this talk of Elder Uchtdorf, I remember it and had no argument with it. But to use it to deal with why somebody leaves the Church, I wouldn’t even use it because if someone leaves the Church, I, not only don’t worry about it, I can’t even say I really care. I was just wondering about the nonsensicalness of it. If you don’t believe the Church is the Lord’s Church then, OK, it’s time to leave. I believe it is the Lord’s Church, so, no matter how stupid things gets, I stay.
Quote:Some of you have talked to me about my relationship to the PROHETS and APOSTLES – like I’m obligated to believe every word they say.
Nobody here has said that to you or anyone else. You are misreading what people are saying.[
Admin Note]: You also continue to project your own views on everyone else and, apparently, are completely unable to value other people’s views and experiences. Our primary mission is to help people stay LDS, but there are times when we support fully people who choose to leave – for more reasons than I want to try to articulate here. You are working in direct opposition to our mission at this point, so the admins will talk about what to do privately. As an admin, I am requesting you stop commenting on this thread, at least. Thanks, Ray. I actually came here to say that I was going to stop commenting on this thread because I feel as though it has degraded to the point where certain individuals are only being obstinate – disagreeing for the sake of disagreeing. I think that is what is meant by “stirring the pot” and I will not be a part of that any longer. I do not feel that this thread is now the respectful, civil, thoughtful discussion that I have become accustomed to in our community. This is, of course, my opinion and you can take it or leave it. In the end I have expressed my views on the subject and don’t have any more to add anyway. Yeah, I will lock it for now as we discuss the next step.
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