If so, then how can they justify the belief that God was once a man? That seems contradictory to the Old Testament view of God
2006-10-21 18:38:24 · 9 answers · asked by Heron By The Sea 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes, we do believe in the Old Testament. I am not sure what you think the Old Testament decribes God to be. I can tell you that we believe God once was a man and that He attained exaltation, the highest degree of glory in heaven, and then created this world and spirit children which were sent here to gain physical bodies and be tested. If we live righteously enough we can all have the oppurtunity to become god and goddesses and create our own worlds and spirit children.
2006-10-21 19:09:59 · answer #1 · answered by Milly 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, Mormons believe in the Old Testament.
As for the second part, I can't answer that until you explain what your understanding of the Old Testament view of God is.
2006-10-22 01:41:37 · answer #2 · answered by SuperDDD 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many of the rest of the christians (mormons and cathlics are types of christians... even as much as some try to deny it) believe God could be incarnated in a human form (in jesus)
if you believe that, then its not that much of a reach to think that God was once a man that ascended or whatnot.
the real "trip" is to believe the god of Abraham could be "contained" in a human form while retaining godhood.
we are all as much God as jesus was,
I'm not saying that its a limitation on God, that he can't do that, but that the nature of God is such that doing such is definitionally contradictory.
2006-10-22 01:44:10 · answer #3 · answered by RW 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bible never contradicts itself. But man do tend to try to read the bible with a closed heart. Meaning with a mind set on his ways, or they just don't plain understand. What I do is read the verses twice sometimes more then that, but use a study bible to help you along the way. God does not lie and certainly will not try to confuse you. Oh yeah, Mormons believe in what they think the bible says. I stress the think. Trust me ask them about Jesus and hear what they have to say.
2006-10-22 02:23:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some parts of the O.T.
The Mormons have many sources of inspiration.
:-)
2006-10-22 01:41:11 · answer #5 · answered by ThomasR 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes they do, but how is it contradictory?
2006-10-22 01:42:59 · answer #6 · answered by hmmm... 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know but if they dont they should
2006-10-22 01:41:59 · answer #7 · answered by camohuntergirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope not. New is usually better.
2006-10-22 01:41:10 · answer #8 · answered by Joan of arc 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
um sure. i dont know. but i know you prefer the company of your own sex sexually
2006-10-22 01:40:51 · answer #9 · answered by Mac D 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋