As a double convert I have based my conversion on the promises in scriptures (if we lack wisdom and are willing to do Gods will, we shall know by revelation). Getting it wrong results in severe distrusting of self, others and even God, which is not a smart thing and very counterproductive to faith and joy. Hence what I have learned over the years is that it is important to match the word (bible exclusively) with subsequent testimony and that is where I have been going wrong in the past.
As Mormons we where told Christianity has been corrupted over time. But I have to say so has Mormonism and I suggest that the earlier Christianity is still far more trustworthy than Josephs Smiths re-writing of religious history in the name or restoration, which actualy is rather revisionism that has opened the door to Masonry and more. We all know what Jesus has said about secret societies.
Admittedly Christianity is not perfect, has had to go through a reformation and is still twisted in part, but it also still produces faith leaders that not only invalidate the LDS claim to a Holy Ghost monopoly, but reproduce a character and charismatic Christlikeness that simply isn't matched by any of the most prominent LDS leaders (Q15).
And having transitioned back to Christianity let me testify that there is more fulness and hope in basic Christianity than in Mormonism. And who says that we Christians won't have forever families without the Mormons (I recon that is the biggest draw card of Mormonism).
So here is part of the fulness of the Christian contributions to our time.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOUjAavgmfM
A link to a recent presentation by YWAM's Fred Markert, which he gave after Trumps election. It's very interesting ! Few leaders speak up on sensitive topics. Conditional hope is what we need in our time.
As Mormons we where told Christianity has been corrupted over time. But I have to say so has Mormonism and I suggest that the earlier Christianity is still far more trustworthy than Josephs Smiths re-writing of religious history in the name or restoration, which actualy is rather revisionism that has opened the door to Masonry and more. We all know what Jesus has said about secret societies.
Admittedly Christianity is not perfect, has had to go through a reformation and is still twisted in part, but it also still produces faith leaders that not only invalidate the LDS claim to a Holy Ghost monopoly, but reproduce a character and charismatic Christlikeness that simply isn't matched by any of the most prominent LDS leaders (Q15).
And having transitioned back to Christianity let me testify that there is more fulness and hope in basic Christianity than in Mormonism. And who says that we Christians won't have forever families without the Mormons (I recon that is the biggest draw card of Mormonism).
So here is part of the fulness of the Christian contributions to our time.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOUjAavgmfM
A link to a recent presentation by YWAM's Fred Markert, which he gave after Trumps election. It's very interesting ! Few leaders speak up on sensitive topics. Conditional hope is what we need in our time.
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