Alma 42:25: What, do ye suppose that mercy can rob justice? I say unto you, Nay; not one whit.
Alma 34:15 And thus he shall bring salvation to all those who shall believe on his name; this being the intent of this last sacrifice, to bring about the bowels of mercy, which overpowereth justice, and bringeth about means unto men that they may have faith unto repentance.
What is the difference between mercy robbing justice and mercy overpowering justice?
If Jesus had to pass through the atonement to understand our troubles and sorrows, then either:
1) God had to pass through something similar; or
2) Jesus knows things the Father does not; or
3) the premise is false — a perfect understanding is possible without experiencing the atonement.
What say ye?
Are Mormons morally obligated to pick up stranded motorists and indigent hitchhikers, or may we justifiably “pass by on the other side,” like the priest and Levite did in the parable of the Good Samaritan? Are the priest and Levite excused if they neglected him that fell among thieves for fear of their own safety? For which neighbors must we “Go, and do thou likewise”?
How should we honor mothers and motherhood without hurting women who wish to be mothers, but are not? Specifically:
Should sacrament meeting speakers not emphasize motherhood “too much,” by avoiding statements such as motherhood being humanity’s most important occupation, or being the role that allows mortals to most closely mirror God?
If the ward decides to give token gifts on Mothers Day, should they be given to all women?
Are the issues parallel for Fathers Day?
I’m hosting a bloggernacle party this Friday night to coincide with the Joseph Smith conference at the Library of Congress. All bloggern are welcome.