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by Mister IT is trying to Liahona outta here on October 22nd, 2009
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by AntigoneRising on October 22nd, 2009
What feels good and does not is not an accurate measure of what is ethical or not, and whether or not something is good. I doubt anyone ever raped someone because it felt bad. What "feels right" is also subjective. It has been used to justify every atrocity known to humankind.
A far better measure of the ethical nature of any action is its impact, and particular caution should be paid to any action that causes harm.
I believe in neither Yahweh nor Satan, for full disclosure.
by Twisted Taco on March 8th, 2010
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by whew4 on March 8th, 2010
Feelings alone are not the best method for measuring truth, or false statements or doctrines. I am not sure who Andy Polland is but I fear he did not do a lot of studying of the Book of Mormon, for there he would have had a different criteria for measuring truth and error.
I quote from Moroni 7;15-17..."For behold, my brethren, it is given unto you to judge, that ye may know good from evil; and the way to judge is as plain, that ye may know with a perfect knowledge, as the daylight is from the dark night.
16 For behold, the Spirit of Christ is given to every man, that he may know good from evil; wherefore, I show unto you the way to judge; for every thing which inviteth to do good, and to persuade to believe in Christ, is sent forth by the power and gift of Christ; wherefore ye may know with a perfect knowledge it is of God. 17 But whatsoever thing persuadeth men to do evil, and believe not in Christ, and deny him, and serve not God, then ye may know with a perfect knowledge it is of the devil; for after this manner doth the devil work, for he persuadeth no man to do good, no, not one; neither do his angels; neither do they who subject themselves unto him."
It is obvious here that feelings are not enough when trying to desern between good and evil, or truth and false doctrines as the case may be...Later
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You're reading Andy Polland: "When I was a Mormon I determined leading from God and deception from the devil by how I felt. The LDS Church taught me that if I felt good, it came from God and if I felt bad it came from the devil ." Thoughts?
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we have our free agnecy to make a good or bad choice, however we are influenced by there teachings and nature. both satan and god can influence you to make gopd or bad choices, in whitch case you mite feel good or bad about how you made that choice do to the fact of what you yourself decide to believe. the lds church is only there to guide not to MAKE you do anything you decide not to do. both good and bad can also be deicieving, as antigone has explained. that is where our free agency comes into play, we as a individuall have the right to be our own decider of what is good and bad.
by fmx250r on October 22nd, 2009
Thank you for your thoughtful answer Antigone. +6
by Mister IT is trying to Liahona outta here on October 22nd, 2009
> that is where our free agency comes into play, we as a individuall have the right to be our own decider of what is good and bad <
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I don't anyone here is questioning Free Agency.
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The REAL question underlying Mr. Polland's quote is this: Are feelings a reliable compass/barometer/etc. for discerning truth or deception?
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The LdS Church appears to say, "Yes!" base on what I have heard from Mr. Polland and others both within and without the LdS Church.
by Mister IT is trying to Liahona outta here on October 22nd, 2009
well i am LDS, however i have many viewpoints. i will say that YES that feelings are a huge deciding factor. They are for me, is it right or wrong. do i have a good or bad feeling etc..
by fmx250r on October 22nd, 2009
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Thank you for your honesty. Here's something to consider:
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"The Bible warns us about the danger in trusting our feelings. The author of the book of Proverbs twice tells us that there are ways that seem right to a man, but in the end it leads to death (14:12; 16:25). Proverbs 28:26 adds that only fools trust in their heart. As the NIV puts it, "He who trusts in himself is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom is kept safe." If we are wise, we must reasonably evaluate the facts that are found outside of ourselves."
http://www.concernedchristians.com/index.php?option=com_fireboard&Itemid=42&func=view&id=79972&catid=10
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by Mister IT is trying to Liahona outta here on October 22nd, 2009