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Originally Posted by HiJolly
Taught by the Church, or taught by members of the Church?
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Hi Hi,
If it were any belief other than this one, I would agree with you. But in this case, the belief that God was once a man, and man could become a God (hereafter called “belief”), was an integral part of innumerable talks I heard at every pulpit, fireside, Seminary, Institute and Gospel Doctrine class. I even remember a roadshow that portrayed the belief, alongside the pioeers.
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If someone is reading from Mormon Doctrine, that's not taught by the Church. That's some cowboy member being -- well, a cowboy. (not intending to insult cowboys)
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I think I was not clear about this. It was only a one-time thing with this particular instructor, where he used information from the book to teach how Mary became pregnant by relations with God. But I don’t recall seeing the book in any other lessons.
In fact, I share your belief about the book. That’s why I have no problem telling whomever that the Mary/God claim was never an official doctrine of the Church, though MD was not the only reference to this.
However, there is a distinct difference between his one class, and my entire Church experience with the belief.
Oh good, so I’m not crazy.
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I agree, except the 'world' business. I was taught that God handled the entire universe. Maybe that was an Arizona thing.
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I honestly don’t know, though I doubt it was just an Arizona thing. I would concede I am probably wrong on part of that point. However, that should not be used to dismiss what I do remember. (You don’t do this.)
I know what I was taught at the time.
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Aw, Elph, it was before Correlation, ya know? I totally relate to what you're saying, though. It WAS taught in just this way back in the 60's and 70's. Along with not reading non-mormon books and sources, which I've totally violated!
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Okay, thank you. I feel better now, as I know I’m not having flashbacks of someone else’s life.
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Hari Krishna! Hari Hari! Hari Rama!
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Airports are just not the same anymore without them, are they?
Thanks Hi!
Elphaba