Does size really matter?
Does size really matter?
The Brighamite Church in Salt Lake City is much larger than any spin-offs from the early Mormonism. Does this prove that most members have a size preference? Does it disprove the common assertion that it is not the size of the prophet that matters, but what he does with his prophecies?
Good faith does not require evidence, but it also does not turn a blind eye to that evidence. Otherwise, it becomes misplaced faith.
-- Moksha
-- Moksha
Re: Does size really matter?
I think size was less important than the prophylactic tactics used by Brigham to cut off communication by the other branches with the European and English converts. Thus he funneled the unwitting converts on to the west after controlling the missionary force and commandeering church printing capabilities.
"There is but one straight course, and that is to seek truth and pursue it steadily."
"Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains to bring it to light."
George Washington
"Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains to bring it to light."
George Washington
Re: Does size really matter?
It's not the size of the church. It's the motion of the devotion. Joseph and Brigham seemed to understand that point very well.
Re: Does size really matter?
It' all fulfillment of prophesy. D&C 4:4 "lo, he that thrusteth in his sickle with all his might..."
“The easy confidence with which I know another man's religion is folly teaches me to suspect that my own is also.” -Mark Twain
Jesus: "The Kingdom of God is within you." The Buddha: "Be your own light."
Jesus: "The Kingdom of God is within you." The Buddha: "Be your own light."