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CASQOS (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
A revelation from a deity would consist of knowledge of absolute truth. A perfect god, in the sense of a perfectly good god, would pass on pure intelligence that represents perfect goodness or love. The emotions can accompany, but they are only a part of it. The intellectual side must be present also. Otherwise, you wouldn't be doing it right. I think most leave out the intellectual part. They feel good and say "I know its true!" and hardly ever study again. Thats absurd in my opinion.
CASQOS (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
I would slightly agree. I think too many Christians, including Mormons, trick themselves into this "warm chest" feeling and convince themselves of this due to a misunderstood reading. The "hearts burning within" the disciples is a figure of speech. Fire burns and gives off light and heat. Therefore, the "burning" consists of "light" or "enlightenment, knowledge" and "warmth" or "goodness". I think many Christians miss the Hebraic symbolism behind this phrase.
TheStrangeRanger (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
>if you feel that spirit. that'll be enough for you
That warming of the heart you refer to is called delusion. Brainwashing is a powerful force. Your god is a myth. Joe was a con man as was his father.
iheartyhec (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
im sorry if you dont agree guys but seriously.
i know its true and you'd know its true if you tried it.
for real tried the lds church you'd know its true.
iheartyhec (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
i know its true k and my BEST FRIEND and future bf is out serving a mission right now.
and i miss him more than you could even know.
the lord asks for the boys to go on missions. theyre spreading
the gospel to people who want it and who feel the truth. the missionaries
dont teach. the spirit does. through the missionaries.
iheartyhec (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
guys i dont wanna start a fight k we could argue about scientific knowledge and proving wahts right and whats wrong. if you feel that spirit. that'll be enough for you. its enough for me.
DefendingMormonism (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Elder Holland always says it as it is. God speaks in our day!
iheartyhec (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
omoilo..
what you put at the top.
if you read that.. and felt something.. thats the spirit. telling you its true.
thats my high. i love that feeling.
when i read what the prophets have said and the scriptures.
idk where i'd be at today if i didnt have the church.
omiolo (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Day by day, minute by minute, second by second we went from where we were to where we are now. The lives of all of us, of course, go through similar alterations and changes. The difference between the changes in my life and the changes in yours is only in the details. Time never stands still; it must steadily march on, and with the marching come the changes.
omiolo (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
This coming week Sister Monson and I will celebrate our 60th wedding anniversary. As I look back to our beginnings, I realize just how much our lives have changed since then. Our beloved parents, who stood beside us as we commenced our journey together, have passed on. Our three children, who filled our lives so completely for many years, are grown and have families of their own. Most of our grandchildren are grown, and we now have four great-grandchildren. |
