How can the endowment

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_Darth J
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Re: How can the endowment

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Nope! Spoken words aren't doctrine, only published materials. That's why, as bcspace has explained, conference talks are not doctrine until they are published.

The endowment is not official doctrine.
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Re: How can the endowment

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bcspace wrote:
Go ahead, bcspace. Deny that you ever said doctrine doesn't change. Follow the example of your favorite corporation that has a religion on the side.


The quotes you have for me continue to prove that I never said doctrine doesn't change. I stand by it.


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Re: How can the endowment

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Welp. Clearly anything BCSpace says on doctrine, since it isn't officially published by the Church, isn't doctrine.

Sorry buddy, but you're up a creek without a paddle on this one.

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Re: How can the endowment

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Official doctrine resides in...well, read my signature line which is the statement from the Church on the matter.

All other official publications are just where this doctrine is proclaimed (advertised).

So no, the Temple Ceremonies are not official doctrine.
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Re: How can the endowment

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I'm sure they have a copy of the endowment, but they've never published it. Sorry bcspace, it's not official doctrine.

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verb \ˈpə-blish\
Definition of PUBLISH
transitive verb
1
a : to make generally known b : to make public announcement of
2
a : to disseminate to the public
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Re: How can the endowment

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bcspace wrote:
bcspace has informed the world that doctrine is officially published


The Church has so informed the world yes.



But the church never says everything published is doctrine. :razz:
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