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I
wanted to know why there were so many churches in the world. Why didn't
God give us only one church, one pure religion! The answer came to me with
the purest of understanding. Each of us, I was told, is at a different level
of spiritual development and understanding. Each person is therefore prepared
for a different level of spiritual knowledge. All religions upon the earth
are necessary because there are people who need what they teach. People
in one religion may not have a complete understanding of the Lord's gospel
and never will have while in that religion. But that religion is used as
a stepping stone to further knowledge. Each church fulfills spiritual needs
that perhaps others cannot fill. No one church can fulfill everybody's needs
at every level. As an individual raises his level of understanding about
God and his own eternal progress, he might feel I discontented with the
teachings of his present church and seek a different philosophy or religion
to fill that void. When this occurs he has reached another level of understanding
and will long for further truth and knowledge, and for another opportunity
to grow. And at every step of the way, these new opportunities to learn
will be given. Having received
this knowledge, I knew that we have no right to criticize any church or
religion in any way. They are all precious in his sight. Very special people
with important missions have been placed in all countries, in all religions,
in every station of life, that they might touch others. There is a fullness
of the Gospel, but most people will not attain it here. In order to grasp
this truth, we need to listen to the Spirit and let go of our egos.I wanted to
learn the purpose of life on the earth. Why are we here? As I basked in
the love of Jesus Christ, I couldn't imagine why any spirit would voluntarily
leave this wonderful paradise and all it offered—worlds to explore
and ideas to create and knowledge to gain. Why would anyone want to come
here? In answer, I remembered the creation of the earth. I actually
experienced it as if it were being reenacted before my eyes. This was important.
Jesus wanted me to internalize this knowledge. He wanted me to know how
I felt when the creation occurred. And the only way to do that was for me
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