A Society of Experts Reading the Bible For Babies

Dedication Annhaynie
• The 500 character comment limit posed a problem. Forgive me. I'm just wondering why I can't take into account the studies of others in my own interpretation? I don't think the whole Bible should be read literalistically, so I need to take the culture of the times it was written into consideration; since I'm not an expert on that, I look to others who are. The same applies to the Matthew v. when Jesus calls the sanhedrin gods; Jews called the judges gods, b/c they were God's reps on Earth.
annhaynie 20 minutes ago
• @annhaynie And I agree with you. What I have a problem with is our culture of "experts" who are paternalistic because we choose not to think for ourselves. More importantly, the real expert is the Holy Spirit who according to Jesus will teach us "all things and bring all things to our remembrance." So, if I have the Spirit, I can know more than any man. Therefore, I will associate myself with him. Still you will see me frequently refer to "experts" for support, but I also disagree.
davidlory 4 minutes ago
• @annhaynie "Jews called the judges gods, b/c they were God's reps on Earth." I don't believe that. He called them gods because as the Psalmist said, we are all children of the Most High God. Why did he call him "Most High"? Because there are many Lords and Gods as Paul said, but only One that we answer to. We are his offspring...gods. I'll send you that vid.
davidlory 3 minutes ago
• That was actually taken from the study notes in my Bible; notes by men who have studied the history of the Jews and the Scriptures more than you or I. I trust their judgement. And the Scriptures can be interpreted in many ways. Yours is one way; I'm simply supplying another. Not all of the Bible should be taken at face value; not all of the Bible was meant to be read that way. I've read the BofM, and am trying to learn more about the LDS church. Can't each man interpret Scripture himself in LDS?
annhaynie 10 hours ago
• @annhaynie That's not how you presented your initial statement. Yes, you can decide for yourself, but you're not. That's the irony. You're making an argument from authority which is a fallacy of argument. "Oh but these guys have studied so much so they know better..." I actually did think for myself so I made this video. So yes, I can interpret for myself and I don't bend to church "authorities." And yes you're reading is legit for you if you choose it. Good luck on the studies.
davidlory 9 hours ago
• Psalm 45 was written to a Davidic king, for his marriage to a foreign princess. But was retained in a time when there was no reigning king, so it was later applied to the messiah. Not that it was written with the messiah in mind all along. And that in courtly language, the word "god" was applied to the king because he represented God to the people,thus answering v.7,8 when the singer is singing to God. Therefore "God, your God," would not be referring to Jesus and God, but to the king and God.
annhaynie 17 hours ago
• @annhaynie You're perverting the scripture, because you're too weak to accept what it says on its face. When you're stronger you'll be able to accept it as it reads without twisting it to suit your prejudices against God as he revealed himself.
davidlory 15 hours ago

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[annhaynie]

presence of the church in one's life has the ultimate bearing on their ability to be morally upright.

...not really having to do with the topic of this vid, it's just something that came into my head a few days ago from some things I had heard and read.

[mormonfamilyguy]

@annhaynie Sometimes a church can also teach us how NOT to behave.

[annhaynie]

And yet, I've heard it many times. Is this a commonly used proof for the validity of the church? Or is this just people who don't know much about religion trying to prove their religion? Another question might be: what is the LDS doctrine on our individual capacity to do good? Is it completely linked w/the church? I've also heard there's animosity w/members who leave the LDS faith, that they are said to not be able to lead moral lives after leaving the church. So I'm wondering if the absence or

[mormonfamilyguy]

@annhaynie I would be concerned about the psychological damage of leaving the church. It's a really committed life and a person would need to work hard to fill in the gaps.

[annhaynie]

I have commonly heard many Mormons say that they can "prove" the LDS church is correct in a way, b/c "by their fruits you shall know them"... that b/c the LDS people are generally good and the LDS church does good things, then they must be the true church, or at least more right than the others. What does the church say about non-LDS churches & people who do good? Shouldn't their fruits prove their church correct too, in the same line of reasoning? This seems a shallow proof.

[mormonfamilyguy]

@annhaynie Yes, I would agree totally.

[mormonfamilyguy]

@annhaynie I just did a video on this. I'll send it comparing the religious experience of Mormons and Muslims.

[mormonfamilyguy]

@annhaynie Well, I said at one point that I'm just portraying how these thoughts can come of, not that you said them that way. : D I just spice them up because some people are that obnoxious, not you.

[mormonfamilyguy]

@annhaynie Granted. What is the church? That's a great idea for a vid.

[mormonfamilyguy]

@annhaynie I actually wouldn't give the church that much credit. God is perfect. The church isn't because it is administered by imperfect humans. Our church is a product of the people who are far from grace. I think God allows humans to design programs that he knows are imperfect.