It’s important to note, at the outset, that the “vote” in general conference is not a determining vote but rather a sustaining vote. That is, before the vote is ever taken, the new leader has already taken office, the new policy has already been put into place, or the new revelation has already been printed, bound and headed for distribution.
Well that’s an interesting comment. But that’s OK, because your church’s history is also sickening, revolting, disgusting and appalling. I didn’t know it was a contest.
The 1st Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve do not govern (run) the church?
Well it’s at least good to know that this is one LDS doctrine that hasn’t evolved into something else or been dropped completely.
So basically, their vote is just a way of saying they got the memo?
Please show me where I said it was not doctrine. The changes in the B of M were minor technical changes. Nothing substantial was changed. About God changing His mind: You are saying He God does not have the right or obligation to teach His children new doctrine? That is the foundation of our belief - God continues to talk to us. Why is that such a problem for you? Are suggesting that once said it always is that way? The entrire history of the world is based on God talking to us, bringing us new deoctrine and expounding of how to understand and impliment His gosple. Christ’s advent was based on new doctrine. If it was not so why was there a need for prophets in each dispensation? Why did Christ not just come into the world, sacrifice Himslef and go back to heaven? He cameinto the world to bring us new doctrine. He came intot he world to tell us the olds ways were over - He fiulfilled the law and gave us new commandments. Why should these days be any different?
I think “sustaining” someone in their position is a public declaration of support. If you “sustain” someone in their position, you’re saying that you will do your part to carry out their plans and policies. Someone who dissents is saying they will not do that.
Read the book. He tells in great detail.
Follow the link to Dr. Millet’s presentation.
Not quite true. We are required to raise our hands if know of any reason why the person should not be sustained. It is not a democracy but neither is any religion. Baptists for example just quit and go start their own church if they don’t like the old one. They really don’t get much say in how the train is run. Do you think the Catholics get a vote on who the Pope is? How about the Bishop or Archbishop?
You are right. He ordained one or two maybe more. You will have to ask someone else what that was all about though. I am not up on it.
I’m not interested, you’ll need to proselytize elsewhere.
Aside from polygamy and priesthood, what has changed doctrinally?Well it’s at least good to know that this is one LDS doctrine that hasn’t evolved into something else or been dropped completely.
Unfortunately, this business about Deification is the same lie that Satan told to Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden ~ that they had the opportunity to become Gods themselves. It was a lie then. It’s still a lie. Godhood is not in your future, not because you’re not a good person, but because that’s just not part of the plan. I realize that Mormons prefer the Pantheon scenario. It’s too bad more consideration isn’t given about the first time that lie was told, then maybe folks wouldn’t fall for it again.
I do agree that there is only one religion, just as there is only one church and that there will be an ultimate determination for all of us. That’s correct. But there won’t be any secret handshakes
First let me say, I’m not trying to offend, but merely understand the lds position on doctrine, and how it is determined.
Beats me. Sorry, that is one of those obscure things that would require an historian to look up. Nothing comes to mind. But there have been several apostles who have been excommunicated for apostasy so it wouldn’t surprise me. This is not a church that tolerates members making docrtrinal changes on their own. I think that is why so many people leave or get into trouble. In other churches pastors make these decisions on their own and just plunge ahead. If someone does that here he is given an opportunity to repent and clean his mess up or out he goes. This is not a church for every one. It canbe but most have thier own opinions and quite often they just don’t fit.
If you don’t want to present the names of your “scholars” here so that we can look them over, that’s fine, I understand.
Buy the book.