Allen, You wrote: << Here is another example of the LDS Church being criticized for performing an ordinance that is taught in the Bible. In D&C 88:139, mention...
... service?< A. Like Baptism, if Jesus did it, then who are we to say we don't need to? B. This is one reason why we need prophets and apostles, so that we...
Rob, I'll put my comments in CAPS (I'm not yelling). ... IT IS OBVIOUS BECAUSE WHEN PEOPLE PERFORM AN ACT OF PURE SERVICE, THEY DO NOT THREATEN THE PERSON WHO...
Rob, I went to the blog articles, and found that you merely touched on the concept of conditional prophecies without any more than a superficial assessment....
Linda, Allen had claimed that "obviously" Jesus was instituting an ordinance, not simply giving the disciples an object lesson in serving one another. So I...
One of the reasons the critics insist that the Mormons should not be considered Christian is because they say we do not follow the Bible as closely as they do....
I said my post on the evidence for the ordinance of washing feet had not come through. It has. It came through before the exchange between Linda and Rob. I...
Linda, My comments will be in CAPS (Again, I'm not yelling.) ... ORDINANCE OR NOT, THE LORD TOLD US TO WASH FEET IN VERSES 14 AND 15. There are a lot of things...
Rob, I can't find the thread wherein you asked if it would make a difference to our belief system if you could prove the BofM is a 19th Century work of...
Linda, you never come appear as if you are ignorant. Your posts are always powerful as well as heart-felt. And I have noticed you are much more intellectual...
J, I think one of Rob's favorite themes is accusing Joseph Smith of lifting portions of the Bible and inserting them into the Book of Mormon. I have heard...
Sam, You wrote: << I can't find the thread wherein you asked if it would make a difference to our belief system if you could prove the BofM is a 19th Century...
Hi, Rob, ... to which you responded, ... You then quoted Paul and hoped I agreed with Paul's reasoning. I always agree with Paul's reasoning. What I had in...
Sam, In your criteria for evaluating criticism of the Book of Mormon, I especially liked number 4 (Any judgment must be as forgiving as those which would...
First, Sam, I would be very interested in seeing the personal revelation you alluded to. Rob, this debate forum reminds me of the last debate I had with Rev....
Rob, Where are you? You seem to be falling behind. Maybe you're too busy at present, but I trust you will catch up soon. Continuing on with my series on LDS...
Sam, Previously, you had said with regard to any arguments against the Book of Mormon: << 1) The mechanisms used to put forth your argument have to somehow...
Rob, you wrote, ... No. I said I would reject a shaky or worldview premise, such as "This exegesis is based on the premise that the entire word of God is...
Here is the rest of my responses: When I wrote ... You then said, ... I had trouble understanding this, and this is why I ignored it. But I'll try to answer...
Rob, In several posts you have recited the same line other critics on the anti-Mormon bandwagon have been repeating incessantly and loudly about there being no...
My LDS friends, I'm going to be extremely busy for the next several days, so my participation will be limited at best. Thanks for your patience. In Christ's...
On the day of Pentecost, as recorded in Acts ch.2, the foreigners heard Peter's preaching in their own tongue. This is the whole purpose of speaking in...
Many Christian churches have little or nothing to say about healing. Of those which do believe in performing blessings for the sick, very few, if any, call for...
Allen, There is nothing inconsistent, unfair, or dishonest in disagreeing with criticisms of the Bible while agreeing with (some of the) criticisms of the Book...
Allen, You wrote: << In this debate forum, there have been several issues that have been left hanging, where I made a strong, well-documented statement, and to...
I'm butting in to ask a question, or correct a misconception. I'm doing this, so that I can understand what follows from either of you. If my issue is not...
Sam, You wrote: << My clarification is this: I don't think the LDS believe that all criticisms in the Book of Mormon are unjustified. That is, we seem to...
Rob, It appears that I was speaking too much in generalities. I will give you an example of what I mean. Critics brand the Book of Mormon as man-made for...
Rob, I'm not sure exactly what kind of clarifications you are asking for, but I'll give it a try: One possible discrepancy that hints of inspiration is the...
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