Moving on to discussing the 2nd "principle and ordinance of the gospel", we address the LDS concept of repentance. Of course, we can't talk about repentance in Mormonism without including its cousin, worthiness. The church has used these twin weapons as task master whip and battering ram to shame members and keep them in-line since its inception. Unfortunately, as with many LDS teachings, it results in untold damage to the church's membership.
Did you know there was a "succession crisis" after the death of Joseph Smith Jr., that several splinters emerged, and that the LDS church...
We chat about how the church and its culture encourage "lying for the Lord", and lead members into a cycle of self deception and...
For a church that believes in continuing revelation from God, does it seem like there really haven't been any (good/decent/big-deal) revelations lately?