Unlike orthodox Christianity, Mormonism doesnt believe that baptism leaves a mark. That it can be revoked.
Yikes. What is the preaching like? What exactly is a “sacrament meeting”? What does one do at a sacrament meeting?Unlike orthodox Christianity, Mormonism doesnt believe that baptism leaves a mark. That it can be revoked.
When I resigned, I was informed that all of my covernants (baptism, confirmation, temple) had been revoked and that to have them reinstated, I would have to repent, and be re-baptized.
It’s just their way.
Former Mormon here. I was born and raised Mormon.
I’ve noticed that Mormons appeal more to feelings than logic. How true is this? About how many Mormons come from other religious backgrounds? I imagine quite a few, since they seem to be adept at evangelisation. Again, my experience with Mormons has been pretty limited (except when I was a child). I have noticed that they do seem to be growing in number around here (and the young men on bicycles are usually, okay always, very well dressed). There was even a pair that tried to corner a pastor at a Catholic Church (after Mass) not too far from where I am at. He is (thankfully) still a Catholic, and still active in priestly ministry.
I hope not. But that is a good question.
Excuse me?
Please educate yourself. I would not recommend anyone use Google or Dictionary.com to look up theological terms. “Faith” is a philosophical/theological term with a very precise meaning, just like “love” has a correct meaning when properly understood. Or are you going to tell me that Christian “love” means:
I’m not being rude or offensive, I’m just telling you the truth, what any theologian would tell you. Faith is not merely synonymous with trust; the former is a theological virtue with a precise object, but the latter can pertain to many things, and thus we speak colloquially that we have “faith” that the sun will rise again or we will wake to feel its warmth. But there is a profound difference.
There is nothing unwise in speaking in terms and using current definitions of terms within any given and present culture.
Of course, I generally agree, with the caveat that as Catholics we have a duty to “defend the faith.” Also, the OP has self-identified as Catholic, hence my criticism.There is nothing unwise in speaking in terms and using current definitions of terms within any given and present culture.
Communication otherwise would break down.
How we communicate here in the Non-Catholic forum is very appropriate for this forum. There would be no way of having sincere and quality dialogue either.
Thank you very much. Though does make an interesting point about how ones terms are defined. I know that (since this post is about Mormons) that LDS will use traditional Christian terminology in many areas but give it a much different meanings.Adam,
You are doing fine. Your use of the word “faith” is fine.
You haven’t been offensive at all. We all understand what the discussion is about and your meaning in the use of faith.
We arent here to have a theological discussion of terminology of the word “faith”
Yes, that is true. It can be very challenging to discuss Mormonism with those who dont have a working knowledge of how they use common Christian terms.
If I am not mistaken “Godhead” for them does not mean the same for Mormons as it does for me. I think that is one of those terms.
Yes, but then, to be fair, I dont usually hear Christians use the word “godhead” nearly as much as you hear Trinity.
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