Liberal Mormons Going to the CoC?

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Liberal Mormons Going to the CoC?

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http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015 ... -of-christ

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Women’s ordination isn’t the only issue driving some Mormons to question their faith. Following the legalization of same-sex marriage, the Mormon church publicly reaffirmed its opposition to “homosexual behavior” and same-sex unions. Former Mormons also lament a church culture that aggressively discourages dissent.

As dissatisfaction grows, increasing numbers are seeking out a lesser-known relative of their church as a refuge: the Community of Christ, formerly known as the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (RLDS).

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Re: Liberal Mormons Going to the CoC?

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They would be better off going to the catholic church. If they think that the lds church is not true because of Joseph Smith or even church policy, what would make the COC true?
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Re: Liberal Mormons Going to the CoC?

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If they believe in Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon, but not the direction of the SLC branch of mormondon, why would the be better off as catholic?
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Re: Liberal Mormons Going to the CoC?

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SteelHead wrote:If they believe in Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon, but not the direction of the Salt Lake City branch of mormondon, why would the be better off as catholic?


Not even the COC believe in the Book of Mormon per se. And I think that most of these lds would also doubt the lds foundations. And I doubt that these people are leaving because of one policy. Most likely, it is a serious of problems that just added up.
I intend to lay a foundation that will revolutionize the whole world.
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