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RE: mormons
I read through the web site,there werent many contradictions...just questions about the bible...most of which I can answer myself...The contradictions that were found arent even contradictions! There phrases taken out of the bible that are spoken of figurativly, that people cant understand. Jesus spoke in figures of speech, he says it himself in the bible. We take things to literally now and that why most have a hard time understanding. for example...the bread and wine that we drink for comunion...its reffered to by Jesus as hid body and blood..but you dont see them actually EATING Jesus do you?
There is one thing however that stands out to me about mormons and what I consider their contradictions...it seems that alot of there passages have been doctored up to fit the times, the revelations that their leaders have are convenient...like how black people were not excepted into their church because they believed that they bore the cursed mark of cain (black skin) SUDDENLY in the 80's its OKAY for black people to join...Im sorry, but was this really a revelation, or simply a buckling under the pressures of society for exceptance and equality. NOWHERE in Christianity do we change our prophicies like that.
Also, I am a christian...I believe what I believe and no one else. Yes I will admit that your parents have much influense on what you do believe...but I think that christians are in NO comparison to mormons...christians are advised to study other religions and beliefs...even attend another service to better further their knowledge of other religions, Mormons however are forbidden to read certain scriptures, listen to certain people, and so on and so on...the ONLY bible thay are allowed to study from and view is the King James version....Sorry this is so long, but I like your response. Feel free to answer or respond to this one as well! : ) TTYL
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Christianity was made for the times as well, just a very long time ago. For example, there are many examples of polygamy in the bible, but because the Romans didn't like polygamy, the church decided Monogamy was the only way to go.
Christianity has changed its viewpoint on many things as well, most notably the status of women. In the bible women are treated like property, and even fairly recently this has been supported by the church. Pressure from governments and activists has changed their position(for the most part). This is good! Religions should change with the times, but many, including Christianity, are resistant to change.
Think of the differences between Christian sects(Lutheran, Catholic, Protestant, etc.). They've all diverged from what was originally believed; it can't be said Christianity doesn't change its opinion.
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