Current Faith Status of Board Participants.

[_CaliforniaKid]

Jesus giving tough love is one thing. You thinking you have a right to give it is another.

But guess what BC, you don't have the right. Not one bit. Go read D&C 121 than practice getting the hell off your high horse. Remember, many are called but few are chosen, and you know that unrighteous dominion thing. control and compulsion. Tough love just ain't your place dude.

[_JohnStuartMill]

[_Kishkumen]

You may as well ask me whether I believe Zeus is the king of the gods or leprechauns guard hidden treasure. What possible meaning could these quaint tribal beliefs from days past ultimately have?

[_Gazelam]

I know the Church to be all that it claims to be. Joseph Smith saw and spoke with both the Father and the Son, and over time received all the powers and keys and authorities associated with the divine calling of prophet of the restoration.

[_Kishkumen]

I know the Church to be all that it claims to be. Joseph Smith saw and spoke with both the Father and the Son, and over time received all the powers and keys and authorities associated with the divine calling of prophet of the restoration.

Your signature is far more profound than your testimony.

[_Yoda]

Interesting poll, Ray. I'll be intrigued by the end result.
Surprising to some here, I answered #1.

Sounds disingenuous.
(don't be mad at me for expressing myself)

I'm not mad. You just haven't read that many of my posts.

[_Seven]

I picked option #3-
I have doubts but have held on to some belief in the Book of Mormon as inspired scripture. If nothing else, the Book of Mormon gives me hope that polygamy was never of God and it comes in handy for debates with 132 defenders.

I've pretty much lost all faith in the role of modern day LDS Prophets/apostles to receive continuing revelation and define Mormon doctrine. I view them as sincere believers trying to lead the church, but not seers, revelators, or special witnesses of Christ.
But I am open to changing my beliefs should God ever reveal otherwise in answer to my prayers.

[_moksha]

Ray none of those options really have any applicability to my faith status, however I appreciate the poll. It is the overall Christian message of the Church and its ability to provide me a vehicle for worship that seems most pertinent to me.

[_moksha]

Interesting poll, Ray. I'll be intrigued by the end result.

Surprising to some here, I answered #1.

Good for you Liz.

[_Casslanpepci]

I answered #1.

Years ago when before I had heard of the LDS Church I had a dream. It is very rare, I think, that people remember their dreams once they wake up, but that one I did. It was so vivid that when it woke me I decided to make a note of it in my diary. I again had the same dream over the next several weeks. Later I looked at and attended various churches - Methodist [my Grandmothers Church], Presbyterian, Baptist and Catholic [I took Catholic instruction as that was the one I was partial too - I had thoughts perhaps of becoming a Nun!]. I became a fan of the Osmonds and decided to look at their religion as well. It was such a shock when the missionaries began teaching the First Vision, because it was identical to my dream. I gave up Catholic studies. But I was unable to join the LDS Church then because of parental opposition, but I became a member on 25th April 1980.