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Dymphna2008
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From what I know of Mormonism, it doesn’t have much of a historical basis. The converts are asked to simply seek in their hearts for a message of the Spirit that it’s true. As a Catholic, I have a bit more than that from which to refer when I know that Jesus was/is real, the Church is not only referred to in it’s own literature from the NT, but also from authorities in Roman and Jewish government over a long time period. The Bible is able to be studied, unlike the Book of Mormon (BoM) in the original languages, and there is actual archaeological evidence to back most of its historical (if not spiritual) claims.
In my discussions with missionaries, like many fundie Protestants, they were unable to refute the claims of the Church once I showed them the biblical sources and foundations for them. It’s a common fallacy that “Roman” Catholicism is not biblical; it’s easy to say it, since many Catholics don’t read and study their Bible to be sure of what it actually says. Even when challenged by evangelicals, they tend not to look up the source from which they have just been quoted. Usually, the quote is used out of context, like much of Catholic teaching. Yet, the Church teaches the Bible consistently, daily, weekly, in the Liturgy of the Word during Mass, something which is conveniently overlooked by aggressive fundies. That word is available, if not in Bibles, which tend to be nice decorations on a bookshelf but rarely opened, in the missalette available at Mass to most, if they are willing, and have time to read it and pray it. But that means being at Mass at least fifteen minutes before it starts.
In my discussions with missionaries, like many fundie Protestants, they were unable to refute the claims of the Church once I showed them the biblical sources and foundations for them. It’s a common fallacy that “Roman” Catholicism is not biblical; it’s easy to say it, since many Catholics don’t read and study their Bible to be sure of what it actually says. Even when challenged by evangelicals, they tend not to look up the source from which they have just been quoted. Usually, the quote is used out of context, like much of Catholic teaching. Yet, the Church teaches the Bible consistently, daily, weekly, in the Liturgy of the Word during Mass, something which is conveniently overlooked by aggressive fundies. That word is available, if not in Bibles, which tend to be nice decorations on a bookshelf but rarely opened, in the missalette available at Mass to most, if they are willing, and have time to read it and pray it. But that means being at Mass at least fifteen minutes before it starts.
. I will absolutely respect your faith as my mother and siblings are all faithful RC’s and we get along great. Please respect me and mine and don’t try to “convert” me as my testimony of LDS doctrine is as iron. Hope we have some fun and learn a lot from eachother…or agree to disagree!
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