I was a practicing Mormon for decades. I left Mormonism about three years ago and am now semi-investigating the Catholic Church. I’ve attended mass three times now, including on Easter. I also do the daily Catholic scripture readings, and I’ve read portions of the Catechism.
One question that popped up recently when doing the scripture reading was the nature of the trinity. As a lifelong Mormon, I was taught and believed that God, Jesus, and the Holy Ghost were three SEPARATE entities united in one PURPOSE. I know that is contrary to mainstream Christian views. My recent scripture reading concerned Stephen, his testimony and eventual stoning. As he’s dying, he sees God and Jesus on the right hand of God.
How does the Church reconcile this and other examples in the scriptures of the Trinity being three separate entities with the traditional teaching that the trinity is one?
Thank you.
One question that popped up recently when doing the scripture reading was the nature of the trinity. As a lifelong Mormon, I was taught and believed that God, Jesus, and the Holy Ghost were three SEPARATE entities united in one PURPOSE. I know that is contrary to mainstream Christian views. My recent scripture reading concerned Stephen, his testimony and eventual stoning. As he’s dying, he sees God and Jesus on the right hand of God.
How does the Church reconcile this and other examples in the scriptures of the Trinity being three separate entities with the traditional teaching that the trinity is one?
Thank you.