Tonight i went to an interfaith dialogue. The night's discussion: theological differences in the Nature of God between Mormons and Evangelicals. Fascinating. The hosting church got ambushed with flack and animosity from their Christian peers on a popular LA Christian radio program last week. Not-so-fascinating. Why can't we all just get along? (BL quotes Shakespeare, G quotes GBH- and yes, i quote Rodney King.)
I will also quote my wise friend KK; tonight he said, "God did not call us intelligent, He called us intelligences." I thought that was really profound, and conclusive of our night. My Evangelical neighbors believed differently than i do on most of the subjects we discussed. In trying to teach them about my theology and answer their questions, i had to approach ideas i was taught in primary from a different angle. I also had to dig into the basic doctrine that i had taught simply as a missionary in a new attitude. I learned that even though i thought i knew the doctrine in and out, up and down. . . there is more to learn. Even about the basics.
This is why i am glad i am a learning, and growing intelligence. Especially growing by absorbing the gospel. I am grateful for experiences that make me question what i believe so that i can become even stronger. Why should I rely on the doctrines of men and of popular theories to guide me? I understand the nature of God, the Father of my intelligence, and i know that i can go directly to Him as THE source of light and knowledge.
If you've never questioned what you believe- i suggest you start.
. . . But maybe don't start at my friend's church. I say this because I was invited to their "not boring church service"and their current services series is "How the Bible relates to Star Wars." Hmmmmm. .. entertaining? yes. educating for intelligences? uh, i don't think so.
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It was enough for me to learn they had a band. Now you're telling me that church is about Star Wars?!!?
SOLD!!!
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