Another thread got me thinking: what is LDS "doctrine"???
Is it teachings specific to the Plan of Salvation or is it something more? For example, one person in the other thread mentioned he didn't know anything about Kolob until he had one foot out the door. My first reaction was, is "Kolob" doctrine??? I don't think so. I guess I believe "doctrine" refers to teachings specific to the Plan of Salvation. There are other "teachings" that are truths about God that aren't necessary to know to receive salvation or exaltation. Then, there are "opinions" - often found in the various journals or McConkie books. Finally, there's "folklore" and "philosophy" - those things that may not be true, but which members speculate about.
Is it teachings specific to the Plan of Salvation or is it something more? For example, one person in the other thread mentioned he didn't know anything about Kolob until he had one foot out the door. My first reaction was, is "Kolob" doctrine??? I don't think so. I guess I believe "doctrine" refers to teachings specific to the Plan of Salvation. There are other "teachings" that are truths about God that aren't necessary to know to receive salvation or exaltation. Then, there are "opinions" - often found in the various journals or McConkie books. Finally, there's "folklore" and "philosophy" - those things that may not be true, but which members speculate about.