[Elsie]

When politicians, the press, or anti-Mormons throw mud at the Church, think of it as a backhanded compliment.

So the logic is: When someone criticizes us, it just PROVES we are right.

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[Logophile]

So the logic is: When someone criticizes us, it just PROVES we are right.

Please read my post again. I said nothing about proof, or about who is right.

As for criticism, I think it is important to keep things in perspective. As a Mormon Christian, I take comfort in the words of my Savior:

11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.

12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. (Matthew 5:11, 12)