“Go and believe whatever you choose.
I claim the same right.”
I don’t claim that right, I claim if you are going to dismiss an historical document, you bloody well get up off your fat but and read it to see what it says. So no, we are no where near alike. I may be wrong in my interpretations, but I am certainly not willfully ignorant of material that is placed in front of my eyes.
But, you are just an example of the willful ignorance of Mormons in general, and one of the reasons I will never vote for Romney. I have zero desire to see Mitt bring in a horde of like minded people as yourself who take pride in putting buckets over their heads.
Bucket over my head? Because I don’t choose to read a self-serving screed by a useless and long dead politician? You are deluding yourself. Now you say that I’m not free to worship as I choose? Son, you need to get back over to the DUmmies where your sentiments belong, not here among free people on Free Republic.
When did I ever call you names about your decision whether or not to read the Book of Mormon. Don’t bother, the answer is NEVER! IT IS YOUR CHOICE!
It is my choice not to waste my valuable time on a book by some dead governor. Wilful ignorance is definitely not my problem. I will stack up my annual reading for the past 50 years against any human being on Free Republic.
So, you go ahead and pontificate that I am not free to worship as I please because I won’t read your precious favorite book. I don’t care.
The fact is that the town of Carthage and every person in it was extremely fortunate that the Mormon Legion was extrodinarily forgiving and willing to turn the other cheek. With my temper and had I been in charge, Carthage Illinois would be an ashen spot on a forgotten map. But, I guess I am not perfect after all, just like every other human being that lives on this earth today. Good thing that if Jesus Christ sees that I have done the best I can, He will extend His Grace unto me and my sins will be washed away.
I am quite aware of the beam in my own eye, but the one in yours is absolutely amazing!
I will include you in my prayers.