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Posted by: mobegone ( )
Date: August 22, 2013 09:39PM
Let's play "Compare and Contrast"!!

Today's topic: Apostles

NT APOSTLES: From a variety of classes (fisherman, physician etc)
LDS APOSTLES: All wealthy/ successful

NT APOSTLES: Given great commission, serve largely as missionaries
LDS APOSTLES: Visit church members almost exclusively

NT APOSTLES: Go without purse or scrip
LDS APOSTLES: Fly first class, expense account, eat at the best restaurants

NT APOSTLES: Stoned/boiled/crucified for faith, square off with political leaders even if it gets them killed
LDS APOSTLES: Visit wards/stakes of adoring fans, have security, don't go anywhere near evil political leaders to preach repentence or take them to task


We believe in the same oranization that existed in the primitive church: Namely businessmen, expense accounts, rock stat status, billion dollar malls, Armani suits and so forth....

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Posted by: Lenina ( )
Date: August 22, 2013 09:49PM
Re: Let's play "Compare and Contrast"!!

Some precepts that drew me into the church and refined my personality (for awhile) were the concepts of humility. Being Christlike. Being equal with all others. After awhile I discovered that not everyone plays by those rules.

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Posted by: tapirsaddle ( )
Date: August 22, 2013 10:19PM
Re: Let's play "Compare and Contrast"!!

Humility is frowned upon. The more wealth you display, the more blessed you are.

Boasting is also seen as a sign of perfection. "Brother Smith is SO SPIRITUAL!"

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