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beckysoup61 said:This is an extended thread of the other one that needed to be closed. In this thread I will do my best to answer questions in a polite and honest way. I encourage everyone to be respectful and kind.
Ask away!
comprehend said:Hi becky!
I was wondering. Are all you mormons from Idaho just like Napoleon Dynamite or is that just a myth? I mean, do you have moon boots?
beckysoup61 said:You would be suprised how many people act like that.....I'm not originally from Idaho, so I can't really say.
did you know that you are also begotten of the father?
Mister Emu said:Phototaker said:
Is this an accurate protrayal of LDS beliefs?
If so, how do you interpret John 3:16?
Hi, Mister Emu.Mister Emu said:Is this an accurate protrayal of LDS beliefs?
We believe that Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of the Father in the flesh. While we are spiritual begotten of the Father, God has only one Son of whom He is the physical parent. According to LDS doctrine, the relationship between the Father and the Son is a literal one. God was literally the Father of Jesus Christ, just as Mary was literally the mother of Jesus Christ. Although Jesus was miraculously conceived, He was the Son of the Father and not just another manifestation of the same divine being.If so, how do you interpret John 3:16?
Mister Emu said:In regards to monotheism vs. polytheism, how do the LDS view themselves?
In my understanding, three divine beings making up a Godhead(?), it seems like polytheism, but I would like your take on it.(I am pretty sure I ahve asked this before, but can't remeber the answer)
We regard ourselves as monotheistic. The Book of Mormon clearly states this fact:Mister Emu said:In regards to monotheism vs. polytheism, how do the LDS view themselves?
I can see why you would see it that way. Personally, I think it's a matter of how we all define the terms "monothestic" and "polytheistic." Most Muslims, for instance, will insist that all Christians are polytheistic, and that Mormons are no more polytheistic than the rest. Hopefully this answers your question.In my understanding, three divine beings making up a Godhead(?), it seems like polytheism, but I would like your take on it.(I am pretty sure I ahve asked this before, but can't remeber the answer)
And don't you just love it when you get two different answers? Did we explain ourselves in such a way that you could understand why Comprehend said, "No, this is not an accurate portrayal," and I said, "Yes, this is an accurate portrayal."? Or did we just leave you wondering which of us was right?Mister Emu said:Thank you for both responses.
Do I have to answer lolOr did we just leave you wondering which of us was right?
I wasn'tI assumed by his asking about John 3:16 that he was referring to physical "begetting".
I do not believe I am begotten of God. God created me, he begot Jesus.Don't all Christians believe God is our spiritual Father?
I'm not so sure they do. I frequently hear them describe us as His "creations" (which, of course, we are), but I believe that the concept that He is the Father of our spirits ties in very closely to the doctrine of the Pre-existence and the idea that He knew us and we knew Him before we entered mortality.comprehend said:I assumed by his asking about John 3:16 that he was referring to physical "begetting". Don't all Christians believe God is our spiritual Father?
I agree, that's probably the safest way to address such questions -- which is why I made it a point to mention the fact that it's only accurate to say that we are begotten of the Father if we clarify that we are speaking of our spiritual relationship to Him. I definitely wouldn't want to have implied that we are "begotten children like Jesus is," because we most certainly aren't!I like to keep the term "begotten" for Christ and use "Spirit Children" just to keep things clear. If we go around saying that we are begotten children like Jesus is, that can only give people the wrong impression. IMHO.
I guess not, but you did anyway, didn't you?Mister Emu said:Do I have to answer lol
As Comprehend explained, we would agree with you that Jesus was unique among all who have ever lived -- hence the biblical reference to Him as God's "only begotten Son." I would assume however, that you do believe the scriptures I posted, which state that God is the Father of our spirits and that we are His offspring. If you wouldn't mind, I would really appreciate your explaining what you believe these scriptures actually mean, particularly in light of the fact that you have described us as His "creations." I'm not trying to turn this into a debate. I'd just like to see how your interpretation of these verses (Hebrews 12:9 and Acts 17:28-29) differs from ours.I do not believe I am begotten of God. God created me, he begot Jesus.
You're welcome. We're always here to confuse!Once again, thanks for your help. If any more questions come to mind I will bring them right here
Guess I did.I guess not, but you kind of did, didn't you?
Well thats good news. Confusion is one of my greatest desiresYou're welcome. We're always here to confuse!