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Originally Posted by KristofferUmfrey
I am appreciative of those who have brought up conflicting statements of your leaders saying it is folly to blindly follow a man, shows you have at least pondered the issue.
Now, there are some who say, "We should follow them obediently, receiving a witness of the Spirit". Perhaps you should read the full extant of HCK quote, where he says it is wrong to wait for a revelation or by the Spirit you should do as your told no matter what it is. The JOD is easy enough to find online.
These conflicting teachings (amoung others) are reasons why I could no longer in good faith be a member of the LDS Church. You never know what is going to be taught next.
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Here is a question for you? Have not many people within the "Christian Community" make worse and dangerous outlandish statements, teaching doctrines that are not supportive of the bible?
There are far more problems with some of the Christian Ministers who have taught destructive doctrines down through time and even today.
Look at the Health and Wealth Prosperity Gospel Preachers like Benny Hinn who stated that Christ would come and manifest himself at one of his "Healing Crusades".
Look at the greed of Trinity Broadcast network and the dangerous doctrines they teach. In fact, listen to some of those preachers who tell you to "Say to your Wallet, Wallet, be filled with money" and if it does not happen, then you lack your belief in God and do not believe he can honestly provide for you.
There are far more doctrines of Christiandom that are far more dangerously taught than what you are saying is from someone who has already passed on.
We have to look at the context of the society then than try to understand what was said 30 years ago and attempt to interpret in our understanding and society.
Guess what, how long ago was it when the admonishment of having a 2 year supply of food come out? I wonder how many members questioned the reason why... But now...let me see, Hurricane Katrina, Economic Crisis we are in, major natural disasters that are happening quite frequently. Yet, such an admonishment was stated about 20-50 years ago right?
So, I honestly think you are basing your decision on something that was said with a modern day society interpretation.