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Originally Posted by SeattleUte
But there is no compunction about such themes as "Great Apostasy," "Restored Church," "priesthood," and "testimony."
To test religion's claims with reason and empricism is a long and noble tradition and the "restoration" of that tradition is what led to America itself. No religion gets a free pass, especially those effectively preaching a form of biblical literalism.
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Exactly. "Great Apostasy" and "Restored Church" are terms loaded with rhetorical effect. You can't throw these terms around and not expect to draw some heat.