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Doctor CamNC4Me wrote:Wow.

It surprises you that I don't believe in Santa Claus?

Thanks, -Wade Englund-

Mis-read... thought it said f***ing: the test of faith . . . and thought it was finally an explanation of Joseph Smiths womanizing and sexual predatory actions.

I understand that the section of the test, IV. Becoming a Better Person and Doing Good, accounts for 92% of the class grade.

by the way, no copying my test answers if you want to pass.

wenglund wrote:I can't speak to that since I am not a still-believer (at least not in a way remotely approximating my LDS belief).

However, I see your point in terms of a child/adult distinction, though it breaks down in matters between intelligent adults (as is the case here).

Thanks, -Wade Englund-

Let's take another example. Many Mormons believe in the traditional Book of Mormon model. In fact, many Amerindians derive an identity from the belief that they are primarily descendants of Father Lehi. What say you of those who become educated towards a more supportable LGT and their views about the inherent flaws in the beliefs of those who hold to the traditional model?

Baker wrote:Let's take another example. Many Mormons believe in the traditional Book of Mormon model. In fact, many Amerindians derive an identity from the belief that they are primarily descendants of Father Lehi. What say you of those who become educated towards a more supportable LGT and their views about the inherent flaws in the beliefs of those who hold to the traditional model?

Wouldn't this be an example of flunking the Meldrum test of faith?

Hello,

I think I passed the test of faith. The correct answer is:

Don't let crazy people influence you.

V/R
Dr. Cam

Buffalo wrote:Passing the test of faith = flunking the test of reason.

I second this.

Baker wrote:Let's take another example. Many Mormons believe in the traditional Book of Mormon model. In fact, many Amerindians derive an identity from the belief that they are primarily descendants of Father Lehi. What say you of those who become educated towards a more supportable LGT and their views about the inherent flaws in the beliefs of those who hold to the traditional model?

I see your point. However, your analogy speaks to two differing, non-salvific, adult LDS beliefs, and not about failing the test of LDS faith, and is thus irrelevant to the point I was making.

But, feel free to keep trying. Your questions are insightful.

Thanks, -Wade Englund-

Doctor CamNC4Me wrote: Hello,

I think I passed the test of faith. The correct answer is:

Don't let crazy people influence you.

V/R Dr. Cam

Okay. Consider yourself uninfluencial to me.

Thanks, -Wade Englund-

wenglund wrote:Okay. Consider yourself uninfluencial to me.

Thanks, -Wade Englund-

So says the closeted homosexual who believes in a polygamous god that lives on a planet near a star named Kolob.

Go figure.

V/R
Dr. Cam