Preface
Mormonism is quite unique amongst the religions of the world. In the 1830s we tried to clearly articulate our beliefs by creating a new book of scripture which eventually came to be called “The Doctrine and Covenants.” The first part was a series of theological lectures regarding our beliefs, and the second part dealt with how to regulate the church and its worship and was organized by topic.
However, our doctrines and theologies shifted in the original organization, and every organization since the succession crisis has also drifted theologically to some degree. In fact, many churches have entirely removed the first part and reordered the second part so that the Doctrine and Covenants is more of a documentary history of their sect of Mormonism. This book, which was intended to clarify Mormon beliefs and practices, now feels disjointed and confusing.
My Mormonism is quite unique, and so I felt like I should step into the tradition of our ancestors and openly articulate and share my beliefs in order to be understood by my fellow Mormons and my family and friends who don’t share my Mormon identity.
The first part of this edition of The Doctrine and Covenants will touch on my core beliefs. The second part will touch on how to conduct the ordinances and covenants that are essential to me.
Doctrine
Section 1: Scripture and History
Section 3: Our Potential for Exaltation
Section 4: Multiple Mortal Probations
Section 5: Divine Attributes for Exaltation
Section 6: Ordinances for our Exaltation
Section 7: Priesthood which facilitates the Ordinances