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jacob
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Date: September 17, 2012 08:17PM
I think it is important for readers to understand that the author of this piece is an atheist. I don't believe that his view point is the best and most credible as far as presenting a particular faith's beliefs. I would recommend finding someone who actually believes in the Mormon faith and asking them about their beliefs. It is there that you are much more likely to find the truth.
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It must be noted that the King Follett sermon is not canonized doctrine because it is based on long-hand notes taken by listeners. It was never reviewed for accuracy by Joseph Smith. A few people suggested we hide this material--it's hidden right on the official Mormon website. Mormons do that--they just hide things right out in public where the whole world and Google can find them. You can read it here, with cautionary notes:
http://www.lds.org/ensign/1971/05/the-king-follett-sermon?lang=eng&q...
To read what is canonized on this subject, you can go to the same website and read answers to FAQs:
http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/mormonism-101The fact that some Mormons, and even some leaders, believe something does not make it canonized. Mormons believe God gave us our brains and expects us to use them. Where there is no canonized statement, we are free to make up our own minds. (That holds for Joseph Smith, as well.) Generally, canonized statements are those that impact our ability to live the gospel and return home to God. The material focused on in this article does neither and is not a core doctrine or even, to most Mormons, very important or interesting.
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Funny about the last one, because this is the core doctrine. Every religion defines deity, and the definition of deity in turn defines the religion. Everything in their saving doctrines point to the King Follett sermon, everything.