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Jerry Johnston: You can't sink faith that floats

Lila Wright | 9:31 a.m. Dec. 1, 2007

Was it serendipitous that this article appeaed next to "compass controversy?" Now I'm not so concerned about the compass movie. I think people will continue to float along with their churches.

True.... | 10:40 a.m. Dec. 1, 2007

I think that religion "floats" in the sky of unrealistic dogma.
True, we could all use a little more faith and a letter less skepticism, but we need a combination. We can realize that there is a "higher purpose" in this world without thinking that one church, or way of thinking is the only way.
This is where I find peace.

Clark Roger | 11:19 a.m. Dec. 1, 2007

When athiests confront Evangelicals with "evidence" that supports the idea there is no god, Evangelicals will often say the "Holy Spirit" tells them God does indeed exist. Athiests often dounce this as emotionalism and paying too much attention to one's feelings.

When Evangelicals confront Latter-day Saints with "evidence" that supports the idea the LDS Church is false, Latter-day Saints will often say the "Holy Ghost" tells them the LDS Church is true. Evangelicals often dounce this as emotionalism and paying too much attention to one's feelings.

Anyone see a similarity here?

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CB | 12:32 p.m. Dec. 1, 2007

thank Jerry, you always have a great analogies. Kind of like the teachings of Jesus, down to earth and relevant.

Yes I do Clark Roger | 12:53 p.m. Dec. 1, 2007

I get "good feelings" from books, concerts and many situations. It doesn't mean these are the only valid ways to feel! The "holy ghost" is a feeling that some religious give themselves when they feel "good feelings."

Karen Mortensen | 1:58 p.m. Dec. 3, 2007

I make it a point to read your column. You always
seem to take such simple situations and relate them to the gospel. And really, is the gospel just everyday living. Thanks so much.

hbeckett | 2:55 p.m. Dec. 3, 2007

I always look forward to your columns, you are so sincere. Thank you

Robert S | 5:32 p.m. Dec. 3, 2007

The belief in and the following of a "Supreme Being" can only be done by faith. There is historical and scientific evidence as to many biblical figures and places, but how are Miracles, dreams and revelations proven other than by the Holy Spirit? Problems arise when people receive confirmation from the Holy Spirit or revelations that differ from others beliefs or directly challenge them. How can the Holy Spirit contradict itself?

Jeff S | 9:12 p.m. Dec. 3, 2007

Brother Robert, the Holy Spirit does not contradict. So-called differences come from false confirmations. To be a true confirmation from the right spirit it must coincide with exactness with what The Brethren say. Adam Swapp - wrong confirmation; Elder Packer - right confirmation. Lee Hona saying the spirit tells him that home teaching is silly - wrong confirmation; Rod Irons saying the spirit whispers to him that home teaching is a marvelous thing he does every month - right spirit.

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