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Originally Posted by ErikJohnson
Hey Maxel--
Help me out here. Is "correct hierarchy of truth" intended as a euphemism for LDS Church?
--Erik
PS. Has anyone else thought it ironic? LDS seek to deny their schismatic brethren (e.g., the FLDS) the title "Mormon" while at the same time taking deep offense whenever anyone suggests they aren't "Christian." Pot, meet kettle... |
"Correct hierarchy of truth" means following the proper prophetic succession. The FLDS and most other break aways were created by people who never have had apostolic authority in the LDS Church. So their claim to authority is very weak, without first insisting that the main Church fell back into apostasy. But then, there is no direct evidence that the authority was passed to them.
The LDS Church officially seeks to protect the term "Mormon" from groups that are viewed as outlaws. The LDS Church has not tried to keep the Community of Christ (formerly RLDS) from using the term. Nor has it prevented other restorationist churches from using it. It hurts the Church's effort to proselyte, if people think we are giving refuge to outlaws and child molesters. Clearly it is in the Church's interest to protect the term.
As for the Christian term, it has plenty who wish to prevent the Mormons from being considered Christian of any sort. Then again, there are many traditional Christians who see us as good Christians, just not "traditional Christians."