I am not sure what you mean by feelings but one should not accept emotions as a manifestation of the Holy Ghost. We are cautioned about that. Rebecca has had a tough time getting our theology right though. I have to say that Rebecca is wrong on so many fronts that it is hard to recognize what she is talking about. It certainly isn’t LDS theology. Intersted people should check for themselves. www.mormons.org and www.lds.org.
I mean, I’ve been told that ex-Catholics don’t fully understand actual Catholics beliefs, usually because of poor catechesis. We can’t expect any different from ex-LDS.
Gratuitous representations of rituals, at least in the case of a dramatic portrayal of Mormon temple rituals, are the result of SECRET rituals. Mormons sowed the seed of secrecy and have no standing to complain about what happens as a result of their choice. It’s not disrespectful, as you claim. What is disrespectful to any human is Mormon secret rituals.
That’s like saying, Catholics restrict the Eucharist to only Catholics, and they should not think it disrespectful when non-Catholics or non-Christians partake or parody the Eucharist. It’s disrespectful to any human to restrict the Eucharist.That is completely erroneous and you should know better. The Eucharist is restricted to Catholics because a person needs to know what they’re doing in taking the Eucharist, and such a person needs to be both properly catechized as well as confessed to take part. I was going to say that it’s not about the respect of persons, but actually it IS ~ it’s about respecting the right of every individual to make an informed choice. After they choose to do that, they can proceed to inquire about the Church. To accept the Eucharist without knowledge or worthiness does no one any good and may invite adversity. So, contrary to what you have stated, restricting the Eucharist to Catholics is respectful and even benevolent.
Melanie you just created a double standard!That is completely erroneous and you should know better. The Eucharist is restricted to Catholics because a person needs to know what they’re doing in taking the Eucharist, and such a person needs to be both properly catechized as well as confessed to take part. I was going to say that it’s not about the respect of persons, but actually it IS ~ it’s about respecting the right of every individual to make an informed choice. After they choose to do that, they can proceed to inquire about the Church. To accept the Eucharist without knowledge or worthiness does no one any good and may invite adversity. So, contrary to what you have stated, restricting the Eucharist to Catholics is respectful and even benevolent.
In contrast, Mormon Temple rituals truly serve no spiritually-uplifting purpose. Don’t bother to argue this because the rituals have been exposed, in detail, for quite some time. The bottom line is that Mormon Temple Recommends are a device to divide Mormons between those that qualify for a Temple recommend (and one of the big barriers is tithing but there are others) and those that don’t, although I have been told by a “good” Mormon that you just have to tithe once, get your recommend, get your endowments & you’re done. WHATEVER!
By establishing secret Temple rituals, Mormons create a tiered system of membership. The main goal appears to be the enriching the corporation know as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. There is no spiritually uplifting purpose.
I trust the LDS Corporation won’t be getting a government bailout soon.
Baloney.
Yes and I would say it’s blasphemous for you to say what you say about our temples and ordinances, but no doubt you wouldn’t care about that, as already evidenced.
No. It’s actualy like Catholics restrict the Eucharist to Catholics, and should not be offended if a television show depicts a fallen away Catholic receiving the Eucharist, because its part of the story line.
And would you be offended if the film crew barged into the church, used the actual wine and wafers–as well as the vestments of the priest–without asking permission or giving a hoot what the congregation and priests might think of all the hoopla?
and they forget that catechumens and others were sent out of the church when the liturgy of the faithful (the second major division of the Mass/Divine Liturgy) were sent out. Here is one Catholic’s personal view on that:
Theology? I’m telling you what you actually do.
Really? In a religious context:and we all know how telling someone what they “really” believe works out…
chick.com/information/religions/catholicism/
And HBO broke in to your temple and took your temple clothing to film the episode?
Something akin to that, yes.
Still practiced during Lent. After the Liturgy of the Word. It is actually, a great experience. We leave together, and discuss the scripture readings, pray, continue to prepare for baptism, confirmation and Holy Eucharist.
It was nothing like that.