I never said that. I've been trying to affirm the opposite so people wouldn't jump all over my case about things I don't believe. I started to study and build my faith from scratch sometime last year. In doing so I became free to consider all angles and points of view with an open mind. Thus far I've really only began to establish what the…[Read more]

Is there a way to edit or delete posts? I noticed a typo in the last sentence of the first paragraph of my last post. Here's the correct sentence:”Some would argue that the Bible never explicitly states that God will never reveal his word at different times through different men.”

I think the reason a lot of people choose to believe in it is that they see no reason why something like it can't exist. They would say that it makes total sense for God to deal with different people at different times in history. Some would argue that the Bible never explicitly states that God will reveal his word at different times through…[Read more]

That's strickly a matter of opinion, Nick. I've met and known many, many people who find the Book of Mormon to be every bit as beautiful and plain to read as the Bible. And I'm certain there are many more in the world that would agree with you, saying they found nothing but confusion there. I personally don't see what's so eratic and cofusing…[Read more]

Totally, t8. I won't ever attempt to defend anyone but myself in this regard. And even then, nothing is set in stone. You have to keep an open mind and admit good points that are contrary to your current opinion when you hear them. Just keep in mind that I have very little opinion either way of the LDS church right now.Good question, Nick. I…[Read more]

Alright you two. Lets stop arguing and getting off topic. Now to the questions:If what is said in that quote from wikipedia is true, I wasn't ever aware of it. I and my peers never thought of anybody as God but our Heavenly Father. Christ definitely seemed to be worshiped as a divine being, but certainly not as God. Again, the Godhead is a…[Read more]

I have no stance on The Book of Mormon right now. I didn't get that far before I changed my idea of how to go about this. Right now I'm in a much more foundational stage of exploration. I feel it would be best to hold off on anything church related for the time being. I'd rather keep things in order so to speak. I'm aware of various reasons…[Read more]

Almost forgot, t8. You're right, the LDS church doesn't hold a trinitarian belief in the slightest. Growing up I never really understood what the Trinity was or why lots of people believed in it. It was never a topic that was addressed by myself of anyone else in church. All I knew was that God is our Heavenly Father who we pray to, Christ is…[Read more]

Don't worry, Nick. I'm not trying to understand or deny that at all. That's why I wrote about how I was trapped in that mind frame for awhile, but broke free. I truely am starting from scratch. If my search leads me to the church I grew up in, good. If not, that's good too. But I'm nowhere near that point just yet.

Hey guys. I've been lurking around the Trinity thread for a while now, and I just found this one. I was raised LDS, so I'm sure I could answer a few of your questions.I always believed the church was true growing up because I really had no reason not to. But I was just kind of drifting along in my faith for years without any real knowledge or…[Read more]