Posted by:
GregS
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Date: March 11, 2019 09:52AM
So, let me see if I understand this correctly:
--In our pre-existence, we lived a carefree, idyllic life in the presence of God. No pain, no illness, no stress, no death.
--God says, "It would be great if you all had bodies. Nothing's better than having a body...once you get past the pain, illness, stress, and unavoidable death."
--"Gee, I don't know God. We kind of like it up here the way it is now. That body thing doesn't sound real appealing. Can we at least come back here if things don't work out."
--God said reassuringly, "Of course you can come back, but you must first prove yourself worthy while in your bodies. All you have to do is obey my commands and to worship me while you are on earth. Screw up, and...well, don't screw up."
--"No problem God. We know how great things are here, and how great you are, so obeying your commands and worshiping you for a few decades on earth would be a walk in the park."
--God added, "Well, there is that matter of you losing all memories of your life here in heaven. Once on earth, you're going to have to figure out for yourselves what my commands are, or even whether I exist as you know me now."
--"So, how are we to learn of you and your commands if none of us will have any memory of you?"
--God said, "Don't worry. I'll reveal the plan to a guy I know who will tell you everything you need to know, and you'll be known as Mormons...for awhile, at least. Less than 1% of you will be born into Mormon families, but even that is not a guarantee that you will return to heaven."
--"How will we recognize this guy so that we don't miss our chance, which is already looking pretty slim."
--God said, "You won't miss him. He'll be known by all who know him as a liar and of ill-repute. You're first test will be throw away your God-given reason, and place your trust in a notorious con-man."
--"Sounds good to us! When do we get started?"
--God beamed, "Spoken like a true Mormon already."