if you don't, why do you listen to anti Mormons to get information.
2007-04-23 09:40:11 · 19 answers · asked by LatterDaySaint and loving it 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
In my undergraduate work, I wrote a paper criticizing a particular author and his work about The Mormons. He tried to explain The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in humanistic terms ignoring the workings of the spirit and revelation that is the foundation of our faith. Basically, I concluded that if anyone wants to learn about our Church, they should talk to a member about it and not some sociologist. I have left out the name of the person so as not to offend anyone needlessly.
The point is that you don't learn about chemistry by talking to an accountant or English Professor. You don't learn about politics by talking to an engineer or mathmatician. Similarly, you don't learn about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by talking to an adherent of some other sect. In any study or endeavor, you must go to the source, otherwise your information is suspect.
2007-04-24 06:29:46 · answer #1 · answered by rac 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Marcie, Remember Jesus said blessed are you, when men persecute you and say all manner of evil against you falsely for my sake for such is the kingdom of Heavenly Father. I heard all of the arguments for 50 years and read the book of Mormon while listening to the Holy Ghost. I hope to be baptized soon at the ward in Kentucky.
2007-04-23 09:56:18 · answer #2 · answered by martha d 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
My faith is between me an God - what "former members' choose to do with their faith is also between them and God.
These "former members" are quite often angry for good reason. Being a Christian does not mean shoving your beliefs down someone's throat. Often times that's what happens to many people of all sorts of denominations.
Anger is just hurt feeling with boxing gloves. It's sad that many religions use scare tactics to convert and keep people in church.
Again- it's between them and God.
2007-04-23 09:53:36 · answer #3 · answered by Kaybee 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I want people to learn about my faith by how I live & by taking on the character of Christ more each day
2007-04-23 09:51:00 · answer #4 · answered by Fairlady 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A person who is exploring options in religion, should not look to former members for information.
gw
2007-04-24 06:35:21 · answer #5 · answered by georgewallace78 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't tell which of them we're Christians. I'm not a Mormon. I'm not God either. Who else can know? Now, who knew more about God than Satan did, and yet he rebelled against God. Is there some new argument in your question? I don't see it.
2007-04-23 09:46:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The same could be said of those who get their info about JWs from former JWs.
I agree with you.
2007-04-23 09:43:30 · answer #7 · answered by eliz_esc 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Good Point.
I guess I listen to both Mormans and exMormons for information, just as I listen to Christians and exChristians for information. Just because someone rejects a belief doesn't make them wrong on either count.
2007-04-23 09:43:39 · answer #8 · answered by ɹɐǝɟsuɐs Blessed Cheese Maker 7 · 5⤊ 2⤋
I don't listen to anyone "anti". If they have questions, I'll gladly answer them or clear up any misconceptions, IF they state it respectfully.
2007-04-23 15:49:19 · answer #9 · answered by McLovin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a member of their former faith, I am not angry at all. Most Atheists are quite happy people and comfortable with their beliefs.
2007-04-23 09:43:46 · answer #10 · answered by Jason Bourne 5 · 3⤊ 4⤋