Episode 61: D&C 84

July 26, 2021 01:27:19
Episode 61: D&C 84
Latter-day Peace Studies presents: Come, Follow Me
Episode 61: D&C 84

Jul 26 2021 | 01:27:19

/

Hosted By

Ben Petersen

Show Notes

Shiloh and Ben talk about the many ascension themes on priesthood found in Section 84 and compare these themes to Section 76. Whether discussing priesthood, the kingdoms of glory, the Beatitudes, or temple ordinances, the theme of ascension plays a prominent and central role in scripture and in our religious experiences. But what is this “ascension” talking about? Is it only or mostly metaphysical? That certainly seems to be the way that we discuss these themes when they appear. However, what could be gained and seen if we look at these themes in terms of epistemology? What if, metaphysically speaking, we were always already worthy and that repentance and our construct of “worthiness” was a matter of our perception and worldview? What if our construct and idea of “sin” was far more epistemic than metaphysic? What would that look like? Would it necessarily tail-spin our theology into hopeless relativity or “eat drink and be merry” hedonism? Does the way we perceive reality have more to do with our behavior than what reality is itself?

Other Episodes

Episode 0

September 12, 2023 01:19:22
Episode Cover

Episode 165: 2 Corinthians 1-7

2 Corinthians 1-7

Listen

Episode 0

June 30, 2021 01:19:05
Episode Cover

Episode 57: D&C 71-75

Shiloh and Ben open up a discussion about the scriptural-based idea of “shame” and what it means to “speak our trauma.” The Lord commands...

Listen

Episode

January 30, 2024 01:05:25
Episode Cover

Episode 183: 1 Nephi 16–22

1 Nephi 16–22 Website: https://www.latterdaypeacestudies.org/ Latter-day Peace Studies Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/latterdaypeacestudy Latter-day Nonviolence, Pacifism, and Peace Studies Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/854473174913930/

Listen