Originally posted by Regret
I did some searching. I found a lot of information, but I would say that much of it would not be of value to someone not of my faith. Here are some of the quotes that I believe could be relevant to those outside my religion:
I'll keep looking from time to time and see if I can find more reference.
Thank you for your hard work. I am always interested in what the Mormons have to say. 🙂
That's good. I had thought it was sincere, but thought I'd check since I don't often post in this manner. Here are some more
“When a prophet speaketh in the name of the Lord, if the thing follow not, nor come to pass, that is the thing which the Lord hath not spoken, but the prophet hath spoken it presumptuously” (Deut. 18:22)
True prophets are distinguished from false prophets by the standard, “By their fruits ye shall know them” (Matt. 7:20).
A true prophet is a witness, a living witness, one who knows, and one who testifies. Such a one, if need be, foretells the future and reveals to men what the Lord reveals to him” (The Mortal Messiah, 4 vols. [Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 1980], 2:169).
Originally posted by Regret
What Christian sect do you belong to?
Whether God snapped his fingers and created the Universe or instigated evolution makes no difference to me. One way or another the Universe formed. Personally I take the creation story as simply a symbolic account and not actual fact.
I get along with just about anybody, hell I even have a few friends who are Luciferian.
But as for the entire idea of modern day prophets *shrugs* I don't see why there can't be any.
Of course there are prophets...it's the basis of our economic system.
Okay, poor joke is out of my system; onto the meat-n-'tatos.
My guess is, Christianity objects to the idea of modern-day prophets (MDPs) because, in a nutshell, MDPs are a threat to the religious "profits" 😉 garnered by the Christian Hegemony (I apologize beforehand if my wording is offensive).
As to why there are apparently no MDPs may be because:
1. Actually, there are, but because of the Christian Hegemony on the one hand, AND our secular-scientific paradigm on the other hand, their true nature is not appreciated or made fun of. They can't get the audience they deserve.
2. There are No MDPs because our lives--our heads--are so full of incessant noise (whether it's worrying about one's "investment portfolio," listening to an iPod 25/8, or whatever), the subtler impressions in consciousness which our religious forefathers were able to attune to are just plain drowned out, like the Sun rendering the stars imperceptible in the daytime.
Originally posted by Mindship
Of course there are prophets...it's the basis of our economic system.Okay, poor joke is out of my system; onto the meat-n-'tatos.
My guess is, Christianity objects to the idea of modern-day prophets (MDPs) because, in a nutshell, MDPs are a threat to the religious "profits" 😉 garnered by the Christian Hegemony (I apologize beforehand if my wording is offensive).
As to why there are apparently no MDPs may be because:
1. Actually, there are, but because of the Christian Hegemony on the one hand, AND our secular-scientific paradigm on the other hand, their true nature is not appreciated or made fun of. They can't get the audience they deserve.
2. There are No MDPs because our lives--our heads--are so full of incessant noise (whether it's worrying about one's "investment portfolio," listening to an iPod 25/8, or whatever), the subtler impressions in consciousness which our religious forefathers were able to attune to are just plain drowned out, like the Sun rendering the stars imperceptible in the daytime.
That is why chanting, meditating or praying is so good for you. It gives you time for that little quiet voice to be heard.
Originally posted by Jonathan Mark
I have tried meditation, but I can never seem to focus.
That is why I like chanting. Have you ever sleep with a fan going in your room at night? The fan can make a lot of noise, but if it is a constant pattern, then your mind can erase the sound. That is what it is like to chant, after a while you will be able to focus.
Haven't read through the thread as usually...........sorry.
Ok.......Prophets................Moses, Elisha, ok now ELLEN WHITE????
Actually Ellen White had some great things to say bing a Seventh Day Adventist............but still....................what would the criteria be to be prove besides making one wrong mistake and beining condemned by fire?
Originally posted by Shakyamunison
That is why I like chanting. Have you ever sleep with a fan going in your room at night? The fan can make a lot of noise, but if it is a constant pattern, then your mind can erase the sound. That is what it is like to chant, after a while you will be able to focus.
If Christianity admits that prophets could exist now days. It will be automatically admitting that Mohammed could be a real prophet sent from GOD. If the Idea ever flies and Mohammed is confirmed as a possible Prophet; then Islam could possibly triumph over Christianity; because it would be seen as the possible latest and greatest revised version of religion that came from GOD.
As a devout Christian, do you really want to take that risk?.... No !I didn't think so either. IT IS ALL A CONSPIRACY ABOUT SURVIVAL of the CHURCH ( very wise business decision indeed! Why give your competitors any chance at all by admitting to your own customers that the competitors may actually have a better product) 😉
Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhht! I didn't tell you this!
Originally posted by TheSpinner
And have you ever even remotely considered that it may just be possible. See! we are all part of the conspiracy and we don't give a damn about the TRUTH when our own survival is on the line.😮: 💃 .......
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Well, being that I'm Mormon, I figure it may be possible 😉 Only I think we would be more recent than the Muslims would