I don’t know if it comes across, but I generally have high regard for the LDS members that I have know personally. They normally have high standards for personal conduct and appear morally very good.
With my understanding of their theology, and now that I have done some research on the seeing stones (as recommended on a similar thread), and now with my understanding of grips, passwords, oaths and the 5 Points of Fellowship (which I have received), I do question very strongly the relationship of these to what most Christians regard as, well, Christianity.
Further explanation: I have received these as a Freemason, not as a Latter Day Saint. Hopefully, there is no confusion. Sorry.
It's evident.
Most posters on FR who have problems with the LDS organizations output, have no problems with the MEMBERS of that organization.
Oh, there are some words bandied about sometimes when sensibilities (on either side) get ruffled, but, in the main, I'd say that folks on EITHER side would stick up for the others in a fight!
The LDS firmly believe in “opposition of all things” which basically means there is a good and evil version of practically everything.
Thus crystal balls (evil) vs. urim and thummum (good)
This is a very good read on sacred stones throughout history.