Person Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 Hello, it seems like English is not your mother tongue, but what I understand you to ask is, "What do Mormons find in their church that is not found in other religions?" This could take a great deal of time and it may be worth you visiting www.lds.org. Briefly, we find the same church that Jesus founded when he was on the earth. It is lead by a prophet and twelve apostles who stand as special witnesses that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. This Church has the authority to act in the name of God and this authority was returned to the earth in the same way it was first given: by the laying on of hands. The Book of Mormon serves as a second witness that Jesus is the Christ. God speaks to the world today through his prophets just as in olden days.If you have specific questions, please feel free to ask them.ThanksSowhat's the difference between the book and the bible ?
Storm Rider Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 ThanksSowhat's the difference between the book and the bible ?The Bible is the word of God and specifically addresses god's actions with some of the ancient inhabitants in and around Jerusalem. The Book of Mormon is also the word of God of some of the ancient inhabitants in and around the Americas. What is so important about these two collections is that both testify that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, that he was crucified and resurrected. More importantly, that Jesus is the only way to return to God.In reality, there is very little difference between the two; they both testify of Christ.
LeSellers Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 (edited) Cool Lehi. Couple of questions - 'Le' is short for Lehi, do you pronounce it "Lee"? And the rabbits - do you raise them for pets or food?It's like"Lee", but with two Es, it would be feminine, wouldn't it? The rabbits are part of our food supply.Lehi Edited January 20, 2012 by LeSellers
LDSToronto Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 It's like"Lee", but with two Es, it would be feminine, wouldn't it?The rabbits are part of our food supply.LehiI've always wanted to raise my own animals for food. Unfortunately the city by-laws prohibit it. Maybe one day I'll live in the country..."Lee" is feminine? First time I've heard that! I've got a couple of friends named "Lee". However, "Le", as you know, is the masculine form of "the" in French.H.
LeSellers Posted January 20, 2012 Posted January 20, 2012 (edited) I've always wanted to raise my own animals for food. Unfortunately the city by-laws prohibit it. Maybe one day I'll live in the country...The Church teaches people in third-world countries to raise rabbits for food.My Jacquie and I want to serve a mission doing that, teaching home food production, incluindg my personal invention: "ecoponics": the merging of aquaculture, hydroponics, vermiculture (including black soldier flies), and rabbit husbandry."Lee" is feminine? First time I've heard that! I've got a couple of friends named "Lee". However, "Le", as you know, is the masculine form of "the" in French.Yes, I knew that back in 1962 when I took my first (and only) French class in grade nine (ninth grade for USmericans)."Fiancee" is feminine, "fiance" (rarely used) is masculine.My initials are L E, but "Ellie" was not a viable option as a knickname. So, "Le" is not really short for "Lehi" although most people assume it is, and I go with that when I want to or must avoid long, complex explanations (mormon.org doesn't allow them with a character limit for each section of the profile). It ties in to what I wanted to say there so I used the shorter, more obvious (but not complete) version. I must be one of those devious Marmunz who don't tell the whole truth about their history, and so people might feel justified in calling me a liar.Lehi Edited January 23, 2012 by LeSellers
LeSellers Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 Let's see if anyone else wants to discuss "I'm a Mormon".Maybe we can start talking about home food production, which is part of the Gospel, too: "ecoponics", red wigglers, black soldier flies, beehives, and rabbits are good topics, I think.Lehi
LDSToronto Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 Sure, I'll bite.Tell me about raising rabbits for food - what breed, how big do they get, how many do you have at one time?I doubt I could ever raise rabbits due to allergies (I am allergic to rabbit fur), but chickens have always interested me.H.
Duncan Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 Sure, I'll bite.Tell me about raising rabbits for food - what breed, how big do they get, how many do you have at one time?I doubt I could ever raise rabbits due to allergies (I am allergic to rabbit fur), but chickens have always interested me.H.How would you raise rabbitts in the concrete jungle that is Toronto?, I don't even really know that area all that well! Mum's paternal relatives came from Glencoe, Ontario around the time of the Black Donnelly's time...
Sine Saw Square Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 We've got a year supply of mres for our food storage-And I'm a Mormon.
altersteve Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 Let's see if anyone else wants to discuss "I'm a Mormon".Maybe we can start talking about home food production, which is part of the Gospel, too: "ecoponics", red wigglers, black soldier flies, beehives, and rabbits are good topics, I think.LehiYou could probably come up with literally anything and relate it back to the Gospel. It's great.
LeSellers Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 Tell me about raising rabbits for food - what breed, how big do they get, how many do you have at one time?I doubt I could ever raise rabbits due to allergies (I am allergic to rabbit fur), but chickens have always interested me.How would you raise rabbitts in the concrete jungle that is Toronto?See response in Social HallLehi
LeSellers Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 You could probably come up with literally anything and relate it back to the Gospel. It's great.The Gospel of Jesus Christ is not just "theology", it's a life style. Everything is related to it.Lehi
Duncan Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 One criticism I have seen about mormon.org and I don't know if this has been brought up previously is if our Church is showing the world that we are just like them and normal why would they want to join our Church? If we are the same then what is the difference?
Deborah Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 If we are the same then what is the difference?I don't think the purpose is to show we are the same but to show we aren't those weirdos people have an image of. I can remember many times in my social days of meeting people and that when they found out I was a Mormon they would comment that they were surprised because I was so "normal." People seem to have some really skewed views of what Mormons are thanks to all the anti-propaganda so I think it helps people open up to hear what we believe if they see that Mormons are regular people too.
Duncan Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 I don't think the purpose is to show we are the same but to show we aren't those weirdos people have an image of. I can remember many times in my social days of meeting people and that when they found out I was a Mormon they would comment that they were surprised because I was so "normal." People seem to have some really skewed views of what Mormons are thanks to all the anti-propaganda so I think it helps people open up to hear what we believe if they see that Mormons are regular people too.I suppose yeah!
Jeff K. Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 One criticism I have seen about mormon.org and I don't know if this has been brought up previously is if our Church is showing the world that we are just like them and normal why would they want to join our Church? If we are the same then what is the difference?Because aside from our doctrine we are just like them. What we aren't is a closed cult like group which does absolutly nothing without consultation of the prophet for any and all things. Nor are we a group poised on world domination, or clannish in helping ourselves. We have talents that we share, we have fears like everyone else, we enjoy, and find joy in most of the things others do. So on the matter of empathy, we are very much like everyone else is.So what makes us particularly different?Let me introduce you to two young men who will outline some of our doctrines, which do make us unique.
Duncan Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 Because aside from our doctrine we are just like them. What we aren't is a closed cult like group which does absolutly nothing without consultation of the prophet for any and all things. Nor are we a group poised on world domination, or clannish in helping ourselves. We have talents that we share, we have fears like everyone else, we enjoy, and find joy in most of the things others do. So on the matter of empathy, we are very much like everyone else is.So what makes us particularly different?Let me introduce you to two young men who will outline some of our doctrines, which do make us unique. well, you are 50 years too late! Some missionaries already introduced the gospel to me father 50 years in Nov. my Mum joined in 1967 when they got married and I joined the scene in 1978! didn't you see my profile mathingy on here?
Jeff K. Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 LOL, speaking to the general audieance. Its a conversation I have had before. 1
jorsen Posted January 28, 2012 Posted January 28, 2012 I really enjoy the ads.I am a convert to the church but I am struggling with my faith. Visiting www.exmormon.org frequently and reading more difficult doctrine has left me struggling.But I am happy to be here and try and learn and improve my knowledge and faith in the gospel.I truly enjoy going to church every Sunday. I am the only one in my entire family line who has gone or goes to a LDS church. I really enjoy seeing stories that show that Mormonism is not a cult.
Deborah Posted January 28, 2012 Posted January 28, 2012 I am a convert to the church but I am struggling with my faith. Visiting www.exmormon.org frequently and reading more difficult doctrine has left me struggling.When I was a new convert I struggled with some of the things I heard as well. But the one thing that held me firm was the very strong spiritual conversion I had when I found the church. Because I knew that was right I decided to table the things I didn't understand until I might have an opportunity to study more. I've found the more I actually learn the more it all makes sense. I don't have those struggles any longer.Hold on to what you do know and let that sustain you through the times of doubt.
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