Do the mormons of today not go by the guidelines and clear teachings of their previous prophets? Do mormons lie about the clear teachings of mormonism? Can the LDS “prophets” just change all the teachings of original mormonism? Don’t the LDS state their gospel does not change?
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Felipe Prado
2009-01-17 10:20:20
1) Mormons emphasize the teachings of the current prophet and apostles. It is consensus among these men that defines Mormon doctrine. Anti-Mormons commonly try to pretend Mormons believe things they haven't believed for decades/centuries.
2) Anit-Mormons like to pretend that Mormons lie about their religion to deceive others, but that is simply not true. In reality, it is anti-Mormons that don't really know what Mormons believe, not the other way around.
3) If God, the head of the Mormon Church, wanted to drastically change the course of Mormonism, He certainly could do so through His prophets and apostles. He usually doesn't make such drastic changes, however, and, anti-Mormon exaggerations aside, the most important elements of the gospel have been constant since the church's inception.
4) Mormons do not state that the Church's teachings never change. In fact, Mormons pride themselves on the fact that their religion is evolving. We believe in continuous revelation, meaning that God can give commandments that are specific to our unique cultural circumstances. He can apply eternal principles to ever-changing human situations. This idea of modern revelation is actually one of our thirteen Articles of Faith.
Anonymous
2009-01-17 21:15:19
The webmaster did a great job stating the facts of LDS belief and our structure of what it is we believe. If you want ot know whiche core valuews of the church do not change read the articles of faith, written by Joseph Smith, (as I understand) in reply to a newspaper that asked 'so what do you mormons believe?'
2) Anit-Mormons like to pretend that Mormons lie about their religion to deceive others, but that is simply not true. In reality, it is anti-Mormons that don't really know what Mormons believe, not the other way around.
3) If God, the head of the Mormon Church, wanted to drastically change the course of Mormonism, He certainly could do so through His prophets and apostles. He usually doesn't make such drastic changes, however, and, anti-Mormon exaggerations aside, the most important elements of the gospel have been constant since the church's inception.
4) Mormons do not state that the Church's teachings never change. In fact, Mormons pride themselves on the fact that their religion is evolving. We believe in continuous revelation, meaning that God can give commandments that are specific to our unique cultural circumstances. He can apply eternal principles to ever-changing human situations. This idea of modern revelation is actually one of our thirteen Articles of Faith.