RLDS Church's Departure from the Faith

Summary of reasons why the Restoration Branch Movement exists
Or, how the RLDS Church has left its original teachings

Earnestly contend for the faith which was
once delivered to the saints -- Jude 1:3

1. Changing the Ordinances (Patriarchal Blessings, etc.)
2. Women in the Priesthood
3. Downplaying the authority of the Priesthood, the Prophetic office and the church
4. Open Communion and Transfer by Letter from other churches
5. Discarding the Book of Mormon and Doctrine and Covenants
6. Discrediting the authenticity of the Bible, especially the Inspired Version
7. Departing from the scriptural concept, definition and goals of Zion
8. Casting doubt on Joseph Smith's experiences
9. Discarding church distinctives to be a member of the World Council of Churches
10. Downplaying importance of evangelizing the world
11. The Temple--Built in the wrong place with the wrong design and for the wrong purposes
12. Justifying homosexuality as an acceptable alternative lifestyle

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