I was.
The fact of the matter is that LDS inc. does a really good job of hiding the fallacies and inconsistencies in their doctrine. A key thing to remember about the LDS general authorities is that they are on record stating that they are not to be questioned. Once they speak on a subject or topic, the thinking has been done. The sheeple are to do nothing but obey. Questioning them is grounds for excommunication. I am an apostate in their eyes. Which is fine by me.
Like you, I was questioning the intent, and rationale behind the postings. Once I started really reading to comprehend what was being posted by the "anti's", I got it. I had been mislead and my wife and son are currently being misled. The trick now is how to figure out a way to get my wife to see the truth. But I believe that after 30+ years for her, it will be nigh on impossible to achieve that.
Do the posts come across a bit harsh? Maybe, but you have to remember, the internet is tone deaf. Once you start reading the posts in a different mindset, wanting to learn and understand, the meaning and tone become clear.
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If you will read my posts, I think you will see that I am not really discussing the validity of Mormon beliefs so much as the way in which Christian evangelizers deliver the message.
As I’ve said before, I think Christ calls us to be a bit above harsh recriminations when expressing our beliefs and our concerns about others’ beliefs. Since you were called over at the end of the thread, I will tell you that I have cited a number of passages of Scripture to illustrate why I feel that way.
I feel every soul is very precious, misguided or not, and I would never want to be responsible for doing something negative that would push someone further away from conversion to Christianity. I think it’s perfectly effective to explain Christianity and our differences without sarcasm, name-calling, condemnation or ridicule. The internet isn’t the only thing that’s tone deaf!
Thanks for your input.