tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37259568.post3717809516565877818..comments2022-10-31T21:05:21.365-07:00Comments on Luke A. Holzmann: Taxes and the TrinityLuke Holzmannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07799632321310461828noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37259568.post-30167749155945641422012-06-18T16:19:26.556-07:002012-06-18T16:19:26.556-07:00I wonder what Amber Densmer ponders about.I wonder what Amber Densmer ponders about.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37259568.post-16713296935375052152012-03-31T06:25:04.011-07:002012-03-31T06:25:04.011-07:00Jenn, from what I've read and observed, Mormon...Jenn, from what I've read and observed, Mormonism went through a massive PR overhaul over the last couple of decades, and especially the last year or so. Over this time they have reworked their message to begin the conversation that they are, indeed, Christians. The question, of course, to follow on to that is, "I am a Bible-believing, Orthodox Christian, what are you offering me?"<br /><br />It takes a while, but the differences in definitions, approaches, applications, and outcomes are staggering.<br /><br />May God give you wisdom and grace as you talk with your friend. Ultimately, may His truth and loving kindness be what comes out of these conversations... and may we all end up closer to Him and following as He leads!<br /><br /> ~LukeLuke Holzmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799632321310461828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37259568.post-29407910993159310042012-03-31T05:58:37.705-07:002012-03-31T05:58:37.705-07:00The Trinity makes my head spin. I can barely expla...The Trinity makes my head spin. I can barely explain it to my kids and I'm always in awe that they just nod and agree. To explain it to a Mormon missionary would be intimidating to me.<br /><br />I have a dear friend who is Mormon and the conversations have been interesting. There is so much that we DO agree on and yet, I'm starting to think that we have not adequately defined our terms. I need to find some resources for understanding this better, I think.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02415592176225094263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37259568.post-26616386558931485952012-03-26T08:07:59.186-07:002012-03-26T08:07:59.186-07:00Thanks for commenting on my blog, Luke. And it ...Thanks for commenting on my blog, Luke. And it does sound like the shower is a good place for your thinking. God Bless.Loving learning at Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11602274723002081895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37259568.post-22296078197605623772012-03-19T14:49:24.699-07:002012-03-19T14:49:24.699-07:00Heh... good observation, Jen [smile].
~LukeHeh... good observation, Jen [smile].<br /><br /> ~LukeLuke Holzmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799632321310461828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37259568.post-34117672766030202442012-03-07T13:30:51.989-08:002012-03-07T13:30:51.989-08:00I had a Mormon friend one time who tried to witnes...I had a Mormon friend one time who tried to witness to me about her Mormon beliefs. We had an interesting discussion about the Trinity. She explained it exactly like this, using her own family as an example. Their doctrine states that the trinity is three physically separate persons, but one in purpose, which is pretty close to a description of a family. The Christian idea of the Trinity has the contradiction of being three persons and one person, all at the same time. They are equal, whereas members of a family are not and exist in hierarchy. They have one mind, whereas members of a family do not.<br /><br />I'm not trying to be argumentative or cause conflict by pointing out the flaws in this description but feel I need to share that this is how, ironically, some Mormons describe the Trinity. Essentially, all human attempts to describe the Christian view of the Trinity are inadequate since it is a divine mystery and we will only understand once we get to Heaven.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17470564337562063124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37259568.post-10508253126030081712012-02-28T13:22:16.909-08:002012-02-28T13:22:16.909-08:00Totally brilliant. Sounds like the shower is your ...Totally brilliant. Sounds like the shower is your Thinkin' Place. :-)mary gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11028269181342950218noreply@blogger.com