imported_Truth_Seeker
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http://scriptures.lds.org/dc/132
Here is the first snippet if your too lazy to read the whole section.
Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Nauvoo, Illinois, recorded July 12, 1843, relating to the new and everlasting covenant, including the eternity of the marriage covenant, as also plurality of wives. HC 5: 501–507. Although the revelation was recorded in 1843, it is evident from the historical records that the doctrines and principles involved in this revelation had been known by the Prophet since 1831.
1–6, Exaltation is gained through the new and everlasting covenant; 7–14, The terms and conditions of that covenant are set forth; 15–20, Celestial marriage and a continuation of the family unit enable men to become gods; 21–25, The strait and narrow way that leads to eternal lives; 26–27, Law given relative to blasphemy against the Holy Ghost; 28–39, Promises of eternal increase and exaltation made to prophets and saints in all ages; 40–47, Joseph Smith is given the power to bind and seal on earth and in heaven; 48–50, The Lord seals upon him his exaltation; 51–57, Emma Smith is counseled to be faithful and true; 58–66, Laws governing the plurality of wives are set forth.
This is just one of the more interesting doctrines of the LDS church. My point. Interpret it however you want.
In fact I wanted to see how those in line with LDS thinking interpret it vs. the way those who aren't in line with LDS thinking.
It's a very messed up doctrine that condones polygamy and even encourages it.
Then theirs that exaltation bit about becoming a god.. Got to love that too. LDS seem to shy away from proclaiming that they believe they will be gods some day.
nice try to deflect it though.. Kudo's to you.
Here is the first snippet if your too lazy to read the whole section.
Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Nauvoo, Illinois, recorded July 12, 1843, relating to the new and everlasting covenant, including the eternity of the marriage covenant, as also plurality of wives. HC 5: 501–507. Although the revelation was recorded in 1843, it is evident from the historical records that the doctrines and principles involved in this revelation had been known by the Prophet since 1831.
1–6, Exaltation is gained through the new and everlasting covenant; 7–14, The terms and conditions of that covenant are set forth; 15–20, Celestial marriage and a continuation of the family unit enable men to become gods; 21–25, The strait and narrow way that leads to eternal lives; 26–27, Law given relative to blasphemy against the Holy Ghost; 28–39, Promises of eternal increase and exaltation made to prophets and saints in all ages; 40–47, Joseph Smith is given the power to bind and seal on earth and in heaven; 48–50, The Lord seals upon him his exaltation; 51–57, Emma Smith is counseled to be faithful and true; 58–66, Laws governing the plurality of wives are set forth.
This is just one of the more interesting doctrines of the LDS church. My point. Interpret it however you want.
In fact I wanted to see how those in line with LDS thinking interpret it vs. the way those who aren't in line with LDS thinking.
It's a very messed up doctrine that condones polygamy and even encourages it.
Then theirs that exaltation bit about becoming a god.. Got to love that too. LDS seem to shy away from proclaiming that they believe they will be gods some day.
nice try to deflect it though.. Kudo's to you.