Introduction to Ephraim’s Forum

The Lord has told us that, “Every man that will not take his sword against his neighbor must needs flee unto Zion for safety.” This is a website dedicated to truth as comprehended in Jesus Christ, Joseph Smith, the scriptures, The Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and other writings that bring light to our minds and truth to our souls.

The desire of this website is to be an instrument in helping to, “bring forth and establish … Zion” which, “cannot be built up unless it is by the principles of … the celestial kingdom”; two of those principles being the law of consecration and plural marriage, which, if lived rightly, will impact the social and economic lives of those who do so.

Indeed it is within the laws of God where we will find the keys whereby we may, “Come out of … (Babylon) that (we) be not partakers in her sins, and that … (we) be not partakers of her plagues.” In order for this to be accomplished we must look to the priesthood, it being the government of God; (not speaking of any man or set of men, but the eternal principles of the priesthood upon which our Constitutional government, and the government of our Lord, is established.) In seeking to understand that government the inspired Constitution should be a primary source as we attempt to find order, to maintain a true course, and to secure for ourselves and ours the blessings of the everlasting gospel.

As we delve into, and struggle to understand, the science of Theology we will find that there is no science that it does not encompass, and no subject in which it is not innately a part. Making every one of the ills we see in our society, or the world in general, a subject of topic.

In all of this we must be careful not to judge to quickly or distance ourselves from those people, or things, we might consider enemies. Often truth is paradoxical having two sides. If we reject to quickly something that seems to contradict what we know to be true we may cut ourselves off from a larger truth essential to our salvation.

I have concluded that the only things anyone can know are those things that they have experienced; hence most of what we believe is based on the evidence we are given, and the trust we have in those who are supplying said evidence to us. There is one more very critical factor in all this, and that is honesty. None of us are 100% honest; therefore even if all that is placed before us is true there is still a tendency to disregard that which doesn’t line up with preconceived notions, concepts, or ideals. That is why a forum is so important. It puts everyone on equal ground in their struggle for understanding. I am prone to believe that even the honesty one encounters can be infectious thus allowing growth in every conceivable way. We should also remember that science has in times past clashed with religious concepts and come out the victor simply because some religious concepts were based on erroneous interpretations. Therefore serious consideration should be given to all sides of important issues, and people from all walks of life should be encouraged to participate in this forum in order that a more whole and complete truth may be found.

Yet the greatest challenge for all of us (and in this we stand alone) is that of incorporating into our lives these principles and laws of heaven. To open ourselves so the Lord can do as he, “Saith …; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people.” To allow for, and work towards the creation within ourselves of a “Living Constitution” that cannot die as long as the spirit within us lives. We bid all welcome to Ephraim’s forum!