“That’s a surprising admission.”
What? That there are jack Mormons and social Mormons? Why’s that a surprise? I thought it was a given.
We continue to invite such people because we hope to reclaim them.
“...the attitude of being “better than us” comes from the constant reinforcement to mormons that they “have the only true church” and the “restored gospel.””
If such a perspective has led any to adopt this attitude, then I am embarrassed. In my opinion, though, there are people in this world that take offense at moral certainty; they are uncomfortable with absolutes. It’s a big reason that Liberals hate Conservatives - we’re not nuanced enough.
Some people simply feel threatened by Mormons’ confidence. They interpret it as an attitude that it is not. It doesn’t matter; I stand by my beliefs because to the confirming voice of the Holy Spirit. If a person takes offense at that, it’s not my lookout.
When I was a missionary, my mission president gave us some advice that stuck with me. The fact that we have the restored Gospel, he said, does not make us better. But it does make us more blessed. It’s our responsibility, therefore, to share that with all who are interested.
I love it when you make my arguments for me. ;)