Oneness Of God

[mickismommy]

The nature of the oneness of God is very ambiguous in the Old and New Testaments. I find it difficult to listen to somebody who believes that there can only be one valid interpretation. I read the Catholic view, for instance, and I see how they came up with it. I read the Mormon interpretation and I see how they understand what they do.

I don't think it helps to misrepresent another religion's view or to tell them what they believe when it is directly contrary to what they say they believe. This just causes the contrarian to lose credibility.

It seems that what underlies the whole argument about the LDS belief in the oneness of God is the debate about whether or not Mormons are Christians. Some people want to define Christianity in some obscure way which will exclude Mormons. I don't know why more Christians don't just acknowledge that we have different understandings of God, but that we all worship the same God. This would be much more productive than trying to tear down a fellow follower of Christ. And much more in line with his teachings.

Amen, thank you. you put the point quite clearly and eloquently.

mm

[johnny]

mickismommy,

Do you think that the following words found in JOSEPH SMITHâ??HISTORY "tear down a fellow follower of Christ", please explain.

19 I was answered that I must join none of them, for they were all wrong; and the Personage who addressed me said that all their creeds were an abomination in his sight; that those professors were all corrupt; that: â??they draw near to me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me, they teach for doctrines the commandments of men, having a form of godliness, but they deny the power thereof.â?

[Hammer]

mickismommy,

Do you think that the following words found in JOSEPH SMITHâ??HISTORY "tear down a fellow follower of Christ", please explain.

19 I was answered that I must join none of them, for they were all wrong; and the Personage who addressed me said that all their creeds were an abomination in his sight; that those professors were all corrupt; that: â??they draw near to me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me, they teach for doctrines the commandments of men, having a form of godliness, but they deny the power thereof.â?

I am not Mommy, but I will say NO.

It is God saying it. He states they are not true.

[SLC]

mickismommy,

Do you think that the following words found in JOSEPH SMITHâ??HISTORY "tear down a fellow follower of Christ", please explain.

19 I was answered that I must join none of them, for they were all wrong; and the Personage who addressed me said that all their creeds were an abomination in his sight; that those professors were all corrupt; that: â??they draw near to me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me, they teach for doctrines the commandments of men, having a form of godliness, but they deny the power thereof.â?

Johnny

I know I am late to the party but why can't you just let it go? We all know what you believe. I respect that. I am grateful for everyone that believes in Christ and tries to apply his teachings in their own life. What I don't understand is why we can't just agree to disagree. Nothing you say will change my beliefs and vice versa so why argue about it? It is OK to just say, "I respectfully disagree."

SLC