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reinventinggrace
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Date: June 01, 2021 01:08PM
I rolled through Armenia on my bicycle in 2019. Lovely place. One of the first Christian nations. The main church building was originally built in 310 a.d., and billed itself as being the worlds first church building. (Not true, but certainly close).
I can see how LDS, Inc would have a difficult time getting Armenians to convert for the theology. As the Armenian Church (theology, organization and buildings) was well established before the 325 a.d. Council of Niceia, which is (IIRC) the standard time marker for when the church organization as established by the followers of Jesus himself was corrupted.
However, joining LDS, Inc as a ticket to access to Western Europe or the US could be a pretty easy sell.
I guess I’m surprised that this pattern hasn’t happened more often! Or, it probably has, but only affects one portion of a country, so it can be hidden. In Armenia’s case, the country is so small that the loss of a small number of leaders could take the whole organization down.
Interesting info, thanks for sharing.
RG
Here’s a click-bait link with 10 churches in Armenia. You can see that LDS, Inc. will have a tough time competing with these 1000+ year old churches.
https://sunriseodyssey.com/10-most-beautiful-churches-in-armenia-that-you-must-visitEdited 4 time(s). Last edit at 06/01/2021 01:54PM by reinventinggrace.