Posted on 02/10/2013 10:20:46 AM PST by Colofornian
Well when your words have no real meaning you would...
Well, if my words have no meaning (laughable, because I’ve already explained them—but I’ll play along), then why are you “participating” with me? Wouldn’t that be a “waste of time?”
Actually, I did answer. Please reread. That is my answer.
As he put it;
My definition was satire, given how frequently, and in unison, mormons shout hatred, instead of recognizing the simple truth that they are just teaching heresies.
Thank you (I think) for answering my own question posed to you concerning your oen participation in mormon temple ceremony, and such ceremony prior to 1990. If I got the meaning of the reply correct for I had to sort-of read between the lines a bit. Nonetheless, as long as overall meanings can be understood, it matters little prcisely how one arrives.
What of endowment ceremonies themselves? Do they give anything to the participant? If so, what exactly is "endowed"?
What of the pre-1990 ceremonies? Didn't they contain a little skit about non-Mormon preachers of the Gospel being in pay of the devil? If so, then that could be seen as teaching hatred "in a temple ceremony".
I'll offer you this; I'll forget I asked about what does transpire in such ceremonies [for the time being] trading that for another question much more basic to Mormonism:
Mormons claim their gospel is restored gospel. This assumes such a gospel existed before, but was lost for centuries, hidden until Joseph Smith rediscovered it. WHAT is this so-called "restored gospel". What are the precise elements which Smith by his own claim "restored"? Jesus Christ's death on the cross? No, that can't be it, for all Christians preach the cross. It can't be the ressurection either, for without the ressurection the death on the cross becomes meaningless, as is also widely preached.WHAT IS the "restored Gospel"? What makes it [according to Mormons] the only "true" Gospel?
Here's your big chance. A mission field, right here on the FR RF.
What Mormon is up to answering the question?
aMorePerfectUnion~:” Actually, I did answer. Please reread. That is my answer.”
The question asked was: “ “ Have you ever participated in a “Temple ceremony” , or even been there , inside ?”
Check the box : (yes __ ) or (No __)
Your comment:”I have never been a part of the cult collective” , merely begs the original question .
I didn’t ask about membership , your friends, or whether “how frequently, and in unison, mormons shout hatred..” .
I didn’t ask about “magic underwear”.. “gone on a mission”.. or the status of God in Heaven , or about heresy.
You made a statement about ‘Mormons’ teaching hate in the Temple .
I don’t have to rely on tracts , other publications , or personal friends and acquaintances
According to my own personal expierience and belief, that statement is simply not true !
Accept it , or , reject it ~ you’re choice.
I still respect you and your ability to disagree .
Respectfuly
BlueDragon ~ :” You claim he didn’t answer your question. Yet he did provide answer that addressed the substance of the question although not in yes/no form. “
It’s called “begging the question”
He made a direct statement about “hatred “ taught in the Temple.
I asked a direct question ~ I guess I expected a direct answer.
All I got was inference ..
I guess my 29 years in law enforcement is still a character flaw .
Respectfuly
TIK,
You still don’t seem to understand my post. Your call.
ampu
aMorePerfectUnion ~:” You still don’t seem to understand my post. Your call.”
I understand inference
I also understand hearsay , second-hand hearsay, etc., ad nauseaum
I just don’t like misinformation
I am done with it
Respectfuly ..
Not a waste of time at all. Running you through hoops makes a point.
Over the choice of a word? You flatter yourself.
Keep your expectations low...
Oh it goes beyond that...
“I understand inference
I also understand hearsay , second-hand hearsay, etc., ad nauseaum
I just don’t like misinformation
I am done with it
Respectfuly ..”
Respectfully, you should add basic english and satire to your list for 2013.
It will stand you in good stead here on FR.
WHICH 'mormons'?
SLC makes the claim that ONLY they are the 'true' MORMONs; while MANY groups use the Book of MORMON as scripture in one way or another.
You've mentioned experince; so are we to assume that you ARE a MORMON; from this statement?
Interesting statement; considering your tagline.
I just finished my workday and am feeling generous toward you. Let me elaborate:
Here is my original post you inquired about:
“Now I’m curious: What is “hate therapy”? Learning how to hate correctly?”
“Hate therapy is a Temple ceremony that imbues mormons with the believe anyone who isn’t a mormon must hate them. This is easier than dealing with facts, evidence or logic to evaluate the claims of mormonism, like:”
You will please not I did not say mormons “teach hate” in Temple ceremonies.
I said they teach “hate therapy”... and I explained what that means.
I also gave you all the information needed to know I’ve never been a member of the cult, so clearly I could have participated in a cult-only ceremony in a mormonic temple.
That you refused to read correctly and refused to use deductive reasoning was your call.
That was easy!
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