You've said it much more coherently and succinctly than I did. Thanks. As I've explained in a separate post to Stephen, it depends on what you mean by "natural" law. There are, I think, two connotations, one an earthly ("corruptible") sense and one an eternal ("incorruptible") sense, but not "magic" -- that's Protestantism, as you rightly point out.
"John W. Redelfs" wrote: > It is my understanding of Mormon doctrine that the laws by which Heavenly > Father became and exalted being are coeternal with him. They are > uncreate. And it was by obedience to these laws that he because > God. Remember, he was once a mortal man. The idea that he made all the > laws included those by which he progressed to become a God is a Protestant > idea. It is akin to creating something from nothing, which of course is > impossible even for God. > -- Marc A. Schindler Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada -- Gateway to the Boreal Parkland “Knowledge may give weight, but accomplishments give lustre, and many more people see than weigh.” – Lord Chesterfield Note: This communication represents the informal personal views of the author solely; its contents do not necessarily reflect those of the author’s employer, nor those of any organization with which the author may be associated. ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// /// ZION LIST CHARTER: Please read it at /// /// http://www.zionsbest.com/charter.html /// ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// ==^^=============================================================== This email was sent to: archive@jab.org EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aaP9AU.bWix1n.YXJjaGl2 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^^===============================================================