Category: Eternal Law
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Mormonism and the “Great Machine”
Mormonism’s “eternal law” is the creed of multiverse. Transcending all gods. Governed by no ultimate Persons. Impersonal. Cold. “Without body, parts, passions.” Incromprehensible. “Unknown and unknowable—formless, passionless, elusive, ethereal, simultaneously everywhere and nowhere.” All the gods must submit to it, abide by it, conform to it. “We were there and then (say) born in the express…
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The Law
One significant difference between biblical teaching and Mormonism has to do with the nature of God’s Law. LDS leaders teach that salvation/exaltation is gained through faith plus works. To achieve the celestial kingdom (to spend eternity in the presence of God) one must believe in Christ and also keep the commandments embodied in the Law.…
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The Powers That Be
A poll on the Mormon blog By Common Consent revealed 60% of participants believe Eternal Law is more powerful than God, prompting discussion on interpretations of God’s omnipotence and the nature of Eternal Law within LDS theology.
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Eternal Law and Latter-day Revelation
Mormon teachings on eternal law are flawed, lacking an eternal lawgiver and allowing for changing principles due to latter-day revelation. This raises questions about the consistency and validity of these so-called eternal laws within Mormon doctrine.