The nature of the Christian God. (Jesus, moral, Moses, Earth)

[Katzpur]

Originally Posted by michel

Katzpur, sorry, I am being thick. Are you asking us to accept the idea of God in human form, and then further debate him, or are you open to debate about whether we all accept him in that way?

Hi, Michael.

No, I realize that we don't have this belief in common. I know that the vast majority of Christians don't believe God has a human form. I'm saying that He does and that the Bible provides plenty of evidence for my position. Most Christians cite John 4:24 as the sole support for their point of view and consider the case closed. But I believe what John 4:24 says, too! I believe that God is spirit; I just don't believe that He is only spirit. I think there is far too much biblical evidence that He does have a human form for us to logically interpret all references to His face, His feet, His back parts, etc. as being figurative in nature. Since the nature of God is one of the main differences between Mormons and mainstream Christianty, I wanted the opportunity to show that my beliefs definitely are based on what is taught in the Bible. That's all.

Kathryn

[michel]

O.K, I see your point.

[Katzpur]

Originally Posted by pik48

I remember why years ago i told myself to stop going to these forums. I can remember having many many posts in forums like this, and it was just round and round till one just got tired of posting.

Yeah, I know what you're saying, and you're right. Round and round till somebody gets tired of posting, or until someone gets so mad he can't see straight anymore. I sincerely don't believe that God is pleased when He sees His children fighting, and I can assure you that I am never one to pick a fight. I post on forums like this primarily for four reasons: (1) I want to correct misconceptions other Christians have about LDS doctrine, (2) I want to show non-Christians that not all Christians believe they will be condemned to an eternity in Hell, (3) I want to encourage people to think outside the box, to consider ideas than may run counter to what they have always been taught, and (4) I want to learn where other people are coming from, so that I will be better able to understand why they believe as they do.

For the most part, I post on threads which deal with subjects that I feel very strongly about, but that I feel can be discussed without insults ultimately being traded. I don't waste my time trying to convice atheists to believe in God. It's not going to work. I seldom post on threads which take the position that "God hates gays!" It's not my business to tell anyone that God hates them. But I do post on threads concerning the nature of God and our relationship to Him. I do like to debate the LDS belief in a universal Apostasy, because I am so convinced that there was one. I will discuss any doctrine I believe was corrupted by that Apostasy. I also stand up for my own beliefs in the face of malicious criticism. Fortunately, on this forum, I don't have to do that a lot.

But, I agree with you that fighting is not the way to convince anyone of anything.

Kathryn