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Mormon Observations on “Mere Christianity” – Preface 3
Lewis addresses the objection that he should not be allowed to define who is and who is not Christian. He says,
“People ask: ‘Who are you, to lay down who is, and who is not a Christian?’: or ‘May not many a man who cannot believe these doctrines be far more truly a Christian, far closer to the spirit of Christ, than some who do?’ Now this objection is in one sense very right, very charitable, very spiritual, very sensitive. It has every available quality except that of being useful. We simply cannot, without disaster, use language as these objectors want us to use it. I will try to make this clear by the history of another, and very much less important, word.” Continue reading
Mormonism and Robert Jeffress Part 5
There are many ways in which the enemies of the Church accuse us of being a cult, and it’s not my intent to answer every objection here. It’s been done before; I want to be brief, and leave the extensive exploration, like C.S. Lewis says, to other, better men. Continue reading
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Mormonism and Robert Jeffress Part 4
Using the terminology “cult” is problematic, and enemies of the Church use this to their advantage. “Cult” is a word with multiple meanings, much like a “bat” can be a wooden stick or a flying rodent. In addition, some meanings carry a more negative connotation that others. In the words of this little analogy, I suspect that anti-Mormons use the “wooden stick” terminology correctly, hoping that the negative connotation of the “flying rodent” terminology will stick and leave them blameless. Continue reading
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Mormonism and Robert Jeffress Part 3
While I do think that it is important for non-Mormons to recognize that Jesus Christ is the focus and foundation of our faith, I am not usually found among Latter-day Saints who so often cry, “Hey, we’re Christian, too!” This may seem like a strange position to take considering what we’ve just covered in Part 2, but hopefully it will make sense in a moment. Continue reading
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Mormonism and Robert Jeffress Part 2
In “Mere Christianity,” C.S. Lewis introduces the importance of defining what it means to be Christian. He begins this discussion by giving a brief history of the word “gentlemen”. Once upon a time, “gentleman” meant someone who had a coat of arms and some landed property. Now, though, the term is used more as a compliment. As a result, it has become quite useless if anyone tries to use it in its original sense. As Lewis says, “it has been spoiled for that purpose.” Continue reading
Mormonism and Robert Jeffress
Robert Jeffress is the senior pastor of the “legendary” First Baptist Church of Dallas, TX. He is also a man who, just recently, was thrown into the midst of a media firestorm. The reason for this? He made certain derogatory comments about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Continue reading
