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Date:         Fri, 10 Apr 1992 14:00:04 PDT
From:         Doug Gould <5315P@NAVPGS.BITNET>
Subject:      Becky's Questions Answered

Becky, I'll try to answer your questions posed on

>Date:         Mon, 6 Apr 1992 15:29:03 MST
>From:         Becky Harris <ISPBJH@ASUACAD.BITNET>
>Subject:      Re: How Do We Decide?

>In-Reply-To:  Message of Wed, 1 Apr 1992 10:24:02 PST from <5315P@NAVPGS>

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>Doug, I understand your reliance on having your own confirmation of the
>Spirit before believing in doctrines that are spoken by your prophets.
>Accordingly, I would like you to answer the following questions:

>Have you ever received confirmation of polygamy?

Yes.  It's a true principle, when practiced under the direction of the Lord.

>Have you ever received confirmation of plurality of Gods?

Yes.  I don't really see the traditional concept of the Trinity and the
Mormon view of the Godhead being as different as many Christians claim.
Both speak of a plurality of Gods--the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.  One
places great emphasis on Them being one in substance.  The other places
great emphasis on Them being one in purpose.

>Have you ever received confirmation that men can become Gods?

Yes.  And women may become goddesses.  It's really quite a glorious, and
natural principle.  Young boys grow up to be men here on earth.  Young
girls grow up to be women.  God is the perfect Man.  We are literally
children of God.  Because we are partakers of the divine nature, by
progressing eternally we may reach that same perfection, and may be
crowned with glory.

>Have you ever received confirmation that God was once a man who became
>God?

Yes.  Also, a prophet of God said it, and I believe it.  In this case,
my confirmation consists of the spirit whispering to me that Joseph
Smith was a prophet, as well as his successors.

>Have you ever received confirmation that the Black race was ever
>inferior?

No.  Nor do I believe it.  Perhaps you're referring to a time when blacks
were denied ordination to the priesthood of God.  That did not make them
inferior.  In the days of Moses, eleven of the Twelve Tribes of Israel
were denied the priesthood.  Only the tribe of Levi held the levitical
priesthood.  That did not make eleven of the tribes inferior.  If I've
missed your point, please explain.

>Have you ever received confirmation that God has many wife's?

No.  Our Standard Works (four books of scripture, including the Bible)
tell us practically nothing of Heavenly Mother.  I have heard speculation
on the subject, but nothing authoritative.  I believe it's correct to say
we do not need to concern ourselves with this non-issue.

>Have you ever received confirmation that some sins cannot be covered by
>Jesus?

No.  Nor do I believe what you are stating here.  Jesus Christ was the
Savior of all mankind, without exception.  At the Final Judgment a few may
reject Him as the Redeemer, being unwilling to repent of their sins.  In
these cases, His infinite sacrifice will not pay for their sins; their
sins will not be forgiven, or remitted.  But His atonement is made
available to all who will receive Him into their heart.

>I would really appreciate an answer.

Once again, thanks, Becky, for asking these questions.  I hope I have
given answers that are both clear and acceptable to you.  And I trust
I have not offended you in this or my earlier open letters.  Some have
indicated I gave offense.  Such was not my intent.

God bless,

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