One should note, however, that despite the
"weakness" of the language, the germs of many doctrinal truths may be
readily observed in the pages of the Book of Mormon. In addition to my previous
discussion on the hints of God's corporeality, one might also compare the
doctrine of plural heavens and salvation for the dead with the Book of Mormon
concept of the universal applicability of the atonement, and God's justice and
fairness to all, both the living and the dead as found in 2 Nephi, 9, especially
verses 25 and 26, Alma 42 and Moroni 8. Compare also the concept of the
eternity of the family unit with Jacob 2:23-25 and Mosiah 4:14-15, reflecting a
concern for marital fidelity and domestic harmony - especially interesting is
Jacob 2:30 in light of D&C 132:63. (Note that Moroni 8:18 and 9:9-10 do not
,as the Rees' suggest contradict eternal progression anymore than Hebrews 13:8
contradicts Philippians 2:6-9. God remains unchangeable in the essential
characteristics of justice, judgement and mercy despite the fact that "of
the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end .... "
Isaiah 9:6-7). (Ian Barber, What Mormonism’ Isn’t [Auckland, New Zealand:
Pioneer Books, 1981], E4)
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