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    Mormonism and Hades

    I've never heard Hades referring to a person. Joseph Smith said "Hades, Shaole, paradise, spirits in prison, are all one; it is a world of spirits." (History of the Church, 5:425.) To LDS, the place where spirits wait and are taught the gospel. I don't know of any place that would justify the...
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    Moroni: an Angel of Light!

    As you said, Elijah was a prophet, and he had a right and obligation to do as he did. One of my favorite apocraphal stories is from the Book of Jasher when Abraham destroys his father's idols, then blames the damage on the idols themselves. As I recall he put the axe in one idol's hand to...
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    What PRECEPTS?

    You were the one who asked where those doctrines were found. I was simply clarifying for you that they are found in the D&C. It seems to me that you are more concerned with asking the questions than listening to the answers. The harsh words you use are more suitable for an argument than a...
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    What PRECEPTS?

    I'm sorry that you feel that talking about doctrine is a waste of time, or that Mormons are a waste of time, or both, but that's what CF is about... communication. ~b
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    Moroni: an Angel of Light!

    Is this quote substantiated somewhere? I did some searching, and although I could find references in a few people's writings (not contemporary with JS), none of them gave a source...
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    What PRECEPTS?

    As for when and who see http://scriptures.lds.org/dc/84/27-28#27 ... I would say well before the locusts and honey He was a literal descendant of Aaron... remember who his father was and where he worked. ~b
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    What PRECEPTS?

    The Book of Mormon is a history of the people, brought forth for: 1. show unto the remnant of the House of Israel what great things the Lord hath done for their fathers 2. and that they may know the covenants of the Lord, that they are not cast off forever 3. And also to the...
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    Encounter with Mormon missionaries

    The Bible (and Book of Mormon) has countless instances of secrets, both good (sacred things) and bad (wickedness) being kept. The Lord counseled some things to be kept hidden, others revealed, and others exposed or condemned. My words are not intended to be a gloss over, just represent a...
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    Moroni: an Angel of Light!

    I certainly hope I'm not, so I'm sincerely asking this question... I'm assuming by your posts that angel of light=satan in all instances. If this is true, what attributes does the angel of light have that differ from an angel in white or an angel of the Lord sent to Peter that filled the...
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    Moroni: an Angel of Light!

    Although it is true that some of the witnesses left the church, some returned, some didn't, it is striking to note that not one denied the testimonies that they gave regarding the Book of Mormon. Quotes regarding the 3 witnesses: Harris joined the church again before he died. Cowdery...
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    Encounter with Mormon missionaries

    Speaking for myself, I think you've gone into things that LDS posters in these forums will not discuss. I will not, because the teachings of the temple are sacred to me. However, I will answer to say that the Holy Spirit cannot be counterfeited by Satan. Christ sent the Comforter for this...
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    Encounter with Mormon missionaries

    Perhaps I can help with an explanation of my own missionary experience. As missionaries, we were asked to find those who were ready to hear the gospel and embrace it. We belive there is urgency in that work, and that people have been prepared to hear our message. The job of a missionary is to...
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    Encounter with Mormon missionaries

    I hope you don't mind me answering these questions as well... Yes!!! Either one by itself is not enough, though. All members are strongly encouraged to study out questions before seeking Spiritual confirmation. One of the most helpful scriptures to me regarding this is... 7 Behold, you...
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    Moroni: an Angel of Light!

    There is no definitive statement from the Prophet as to how the work of translation was performed (some general indications are given in D&C 8 and 9.. If I could point you to the September 1977 Ensign magazine (available from the lds web site, sorry can't link yet), "By the Gift and Power of...
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    Moroni: an Angel of Light!

    Let's use this scripture in context to show that Satan is not "the only" angel of light, but tries to appear so to deceive. 13 For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. 14 And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel...
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