Becoming a God?

[WANDERER]

I'm confused about this...didn't Lucifer want to be God? And wasn't that the reason for his fall? At least this is what I was taught. I don't mean to be offensive, but now that the topic has been brought up..what do LDS think on this one?

[Deeper]

I'm confused about this...didn't Lucifer want to be God? And wasn't that the reason for his fall? At least this is what I was taught. I don't mean to be offensive, but now that the topic has been brought up..what do LDS think on this one?

Yes that was the cause of Lucifer's fall. They will tell you a little different. However, the Bible was written before the book of Mormon, so I think the Bible's Got it right.

But the thing that trips me out, however, is you teach that you can become a god (i've members from the LDS visit my house and answer my questions) and Lucifer taught the same thing.

[checkerboy]

I have to thank Bro. Dorsey for his in depth attempt to show you of your errors. It is sad that there are so many people that feel it is their personal responsibility to "save" us Mormons. I met quite a few of you on my mission. You know what I did. I just kept walking. Cause trying to talk to you is pointless, you don't listen, you just want to contend with us and we all know where contention comes from. If you aren't sure, Deeper, go read 3 Nephi 11:29. Oh wait, I forgot you can't bring your small mind to accept the fact that there could be other scripture given from God. Too bad for you my friend. I would recommend that this thread be closed seeing as the original poster was deceitful in his original post. He wasn't looking for information, just trying to find a means to spew his hate.

[Canuck Mormon]

Originally Posted by Deeper

wow I can't believe that you deleted my post with all the evidence proving that Mormonism is not of God. I would like you to send me the deleted message please thanks

You do understand the meaning of DELETED do you not? You haven't proved anything, just brought up old anti Mormon drivel. You can ask questions about our faith, but not claim Joseph Smith was a racist and a liar. That's over the line and if you had bothered to read the rules you would know that.

I am closing this thread as the Op doesn't want questions answered, he's trying to "save" us.

[prisonchaplain]

Originally Posted by Brother Dorsey

PC....with the LDS church it all boils down to the belief of continuing revelation from God. ... I am constantly hearing them say we don't believe in the same Jesus of the Bible. I often wonder why they would say that? It's almost as if they think we don't revere the Bible as much as they do....or perhaps they think because we have the BofM we take the Bible lightly or something. This is so far from the truth. It is so frustrating to me because I love the Bible and I love my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Why are the LDS attacked so much?

Bro. Dorsey, the wording is offensive. You don't believe in the same Jesus I do--the Jesus of the Bible. It is accusatory. And, of course, such conversations leave you offended and feeling accused.

Why oh why? And yet, the answer is in your question. You believe in continuing revelations, including many that are contrary to currently accepted doctrines of Catholics and Protestants. Joseph Smith knew this, of course, and said--they were wrong and he was right. So, the 180 years that have passed have brought us some polite and informative conversations and friendships, but the stale mate continues to be: either Protestants and Catholics remain in apostasy, or Joseph Smith taught heresies as prophecy.

The informative approach to these issues is to discuss them intelligently, try to communicate the Spirit of God in us, share our testimonies, and let God's Spirit interact with our will/agency to reveal truth and challenge us to respond appropriately.