Letter to the Editor: About Subtle Jab at Mormons

 

(Response to Trump Takes on the Pope, and the Pope Gets Trumped)

Hello,

After reading your article, I want to clarify on your subtle jab at Mormons. "Notice also that red robe on his shoulders! Only the Mormon Jesus looks anything like that, and without getting into the theological depths, there’s plenty of justification to mock the Mormon mis-takes on our Lord and Savior!"

 As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, my study of the Bible provides perspective on the red robes.  Perhaps you should review the following scriptures:

Scriptural Origin: Revelation 19:13 specifically states, "He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God".

The Winepress Symbolism: Isaiah 63:2–3 asks why his garments are red, like one treading a winepress, which is interpreted as a symbol of divine wrath and judgment against wickedness.

Regards,
Rebecca Mercier

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Rebecca:

Thank you for your letter.

His robe will be dipped in blood, but the picture used by many Mormons does not include a robe dipped in anything. It appears to be red cloth.

The same is true for the AI picture that Trump shared.

I appreciate your reaching out.

If I may ...

I would like to ask you regarding Mormon doctrine: where in the Bible does it say that Jesus and Lucifer are brothers?

Also, how do you respond to Paul's exhortation to the Galatians: 

"But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed." (Galatians 1:6)

Thank you.