User talk:71.38.181.25

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[edit] May 2008

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[edit] Edit on Apostolic Succession

Hello Tribwe -

I introduced the edit into the section on the Latter-day Saints because the final paragraph seems redundant at best. The idea that "ancient apostolic churches" embrace the idea that succession has continued from the time of initial apostles to their present-day clergy has already been copiously covered in the contents of the page. Restating it here seems either superfluous or like a veiled contestation of latter-day saint views on apostolic succession. Entries on Wikipedia are for informational purposes only - not a site to reinforce doctrinal positions or carry out doctrinal disputes. In striving to be sensitive to this issue I introduce the edit. I would encourage you to consider what is being gained by maintaining it - I think it is in the best interests of scholars, students, and the curious to maintain the impartiality of a copiously used (frustratingly so, for scholars, certainly) informational resource.71.38.181.25 (talk) 17:20, 2 May 2008 (UTC)

As explained in my edit comment and on your talk page the revert was done because you removed text with out explaining why, that is why and that is considered wrong on Wikipedia. Not because I support any point of view on the information. Please comment your edits and discuss your concerns on the article's talk page where interested parties can discuss with you. Any edit made to wikipedia must be explained and ideally verifieable. --Triwbe (talk) 18:11, 2 May 2008 (UTC)