One Response to “I read this thirty five years ago and can’t remember…”
Jorge Delgado
2014-08-03 13:31:38
Hi J. Clark. Thanks for your message. I've never heard the quote you mentioned, and it doesn't seem very compatible with the gospel I know. Our church doesn't see encountering/meeting "more people more often" as a moral danger. On the contrary, our missionary program and emphasis on being good neighbors encourages friendships with all sorts of diverse people.
I'm also not entirely comfortable with the phrase "working out their salvation" either, though I know some members of the church sometimes use it. I worry that it gives people the wrong idea about our beliefs, suggesting that we think we can earn salvation independent of Jesus Christ. Anyway, I know that's not what you meant. Just wanted to comment for the benefit for others who see this question and might not understand our "mormonese"! :)
I'm also not entirely comfortable with the phrase "working out their salvation" either, though I know some members of the church sometimes use it. I worry that it gives people the wrong idea about our beliefs, suggesting that we think we can earn salvation independent of Jesus Christ. Anyway, I know that's not what you meant. Just wanted to comment for the benefit for others who see this question and might not understand our "mormonese"! :)
Hope all is well.