Dr Moore wrote: ↑Wed Feb 15, 2023 11:03 pm
Why not ask if he has seen Jesus? He claims to be a special witness of Jesus Christ. If he must answer truthfully, this is not an inappropriate question, but rather speaks directly to his primary claim as a prophet.
You are correct that asking if he has seen Jesus is a relevant question to ask as he claims to be a special witness of Jesus Christ. However, the question has been asked of past church leaders and the answer has always been somewhat vague and ambiguous. In addition, even if the answer is yes, the response may not provide deeper insight into what the prophet knows about the divine or his experience with the divine. It may simply confirm that he has had a spiritual experience, which is already known and expected of a church leader. The questions I suggested are aimed at exploring more specific aspects of the prophet's knowledge and beliefs about the divine that may not have been addressed in previous interviews or statements.
It is important to note that beliefs and experiences are deeply personal and subjective, and a single individual's experience cannot necessarily be used as definitive proof for an entire religion or belief system. While the prophet's claim of having seen Jesus could be seen as evidence for the existence of Jesus within the context of the LDS faith, it may not be considered as definitive proof outside of that belief system.
Additionally, even if the prophet were to answer "yes" to the question of whether he has seen Jesus, there would still be room for interpretation and skepticism about the nature of his experience, the validity of his interpretation of that experience, and the meaning and implications of that experience for others.
Ultimately, while the question of whether the prophet has seen Jesus is certainly an important and relevant question within the context of the LDS faith, it may not necessarily provide the deepest possible insight into the nature of the divine, as there are many other factors and experiences that shape an individual's understanding and relationship with the divine.
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