~”Dogmatic, perhaps; intolerant, no; but don’t confuse toleration for condoning particular issues.”~
Certainly not. The term “anti-Mormon” has been very well defined by the original article, I think.
You can disagree with me all you want, and you can be as vehement as you like about your disagreement. You don’t have to condone my beliefs by any means. But a line is crossed when you decide that my faith must be refuted, that such ends justify the means, and that you must lie, misrepresent, and distort what I believe in order to do so. That person is an anti-Mormon, a religious bigot, and certainly not a Christian in their heart.
As for the honest disagreement? I welcome it.
Most people I observe opposing the doctrines of the LDS, do so by placing their faith in Christ and studying His Word.
Now comes the issue of how one should properly behave and act in the face of adversity, especially if that adverse behavior is attempting to counterfeit the Word of God with religion.
Some appeal to rationalism, which essentially appeals to the soul, rather than to the spirit.
Some simply witness through faith in Christ, remaining in the spirit and manifesting sanctified mind, soul and spirit. Sometimes that mechanism doesn’t require or may even preclude commenting upon the counterfeit, not out of an effort to win an argument, but by recognizing the war is already under control by God Himself. Those who choose to reject Him, have bigger issues to deal with than being convinced by rational argument.
" But a line is crossed when you decide that my faith must be refuted"....interesting YOU would say this, tant, in light of your previous post:
All this is why I say that the precepts of mainstream Christianity are as dross to me when compared to the pure, refined, abundant truth of God of which I have sampled. I have found a fine diamond, whereas others have only found a lump of coal. Is it any wonder, then, that you find me entirely intransigent on such things? All I can do is invite. There are diamonds aplenty for all. 173 posted on 09/24/2007 4:57:49 PM MDT by tantiboh
So, your statement: "you must lie, misrepresent, and distort what I believe in order to do so. That person is an anti-Mormon, a religious bigot, and certainly not a Christian in their heart... wherein you judge the hearts of Christians is, to you, permissible while you castigate those who would question YOUR belief.
How revealing. More of the "bigotry for me, but not for thee" attitude of the mormon apologist.