Lex Luthor wrote:
So? You argue all the time about things you aren't an expert on.
Not against someone who
is.
Lex Luthor wrote:
Please divert the attention away from me and more towards how a mainstream church with "Jesus Christ" in their name is not Christian.
How about the simple fact that having something in their name isn't sufficient in, and of, itself; ever heard of the "Democratic People's Republic of Korea"?
Instead of pointing to something that has little to do with the faith, how about asking real questions about the faith?
Such as:
"Jocificus, how do you distinguish between these tenets, and your uncertainty that it is, in fact, 'Christianity'"?
Thomas S. Monson wrote:
The fundamental principles of our religion are the testimony of the Apostles and Prophets, concerning Jesus Christ, that He died, was buried, and rose again the third day, and ascended into heaven; and all other things which pertain to our religion are only appendages to it.
and
Mormon.org wrote:
Jesus Christ, Our Savior
Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world and the Son of God. He is our Redeemer. The Holy Bible teaches us that Jesus Christ's mother was Mary, His father on earth was Joseph, that He was born in Bethlehem and raised in Nazareth, and labored with Joseph as a carpenter. When he turned 30, He began a three-year ministry of teaching, blessing, and healing the people of the Holy Land. He also organized His Church and gave His apostles "power and authority" (Luke 9:1) to assist in His work.
But what do we mean when we say He is the Savior of the world? The Redeemer? Each of these titles point to the truth that Jesus Christ is the only way by which we can return to live with our Heavenly Father. Jesus suffered and was crucified for the sins of the world, giving each of God’s children the gift of repentance and forgiveness. Only by His mercy and grace can anyone be saved. His subsequent resurrection prepared the way for every person to overcome physical death as well. These events are called the Atonement. In short, Jesus Christ saves us from sin and death. For that, he is very literally our Savior and Redeemer. In the future Jesus Christ will return to reign on earth in peace for a thousand years. Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and He will be our Lord forever.
Then you might actually learn something about the person and the religion, instead of simply creating animosity.
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