Again, what is “eternal life?” What does it mean “to know the only true God, and Jesus Christ?”
To all:
I was honest upfront about being Mormon and I said that I don’t want to discuss Mormonism in this thread, but it seems that there are some who insist upon doing it. I don’t know why.
I created this thread so I can see why traditional/mainstream Christians believe what they believe. I have no problem with somebody saying “That is what I believe simply because that is what I believe.”, but it does because somewhat skeptical if honest questions are derided and purposefully avoided. I have asked in other threads “Why do you believe this.” and all I got were anti-Mormon responses and people telling me that I shouldn’t ask such questions.
I haven’t derided anybody’s belief on this thread nor will I. I haven’t said “Hey, you’re wrong” to anybody yet nor will I. If somebody says “ This is what I believe” or “You need to do this, I will probably simply ask them a “why” question.
For example, when people tell me I have to believe like them, I ask them why. Is there anything wrong with that? Apparently to some there is something very wrong with asking simple “why” questions. Why should I simply believe anything somebody just tells me?
In other threads, I have asked people to let their lights shine out from under the bushel, but I haven’t seen any of that, I have only had people telling me that I’m wrong. I don’t want to know why I am wrong, I have heard just about every anti-Mormon statement, so showing it to me again won’t do any good. What I want to know is why you are right, so this is why I started this thread.
Is it wrong for me to do so, to ask why you believe the way you do? Is it wrong to let you light from out from under the bushel so I can see it?
It's not even wrong to go from thread to thread on the Religion Forum playing little games, however the Religion Moderator may not appreciate it.
“I was honest upfront about being Mormon and I said that I don’t want to discuss Mormonism in this thread, but it seems that there are some who insist upon doing it. I don’t know why.
Honest is the last thing your post is.
My understanding of posting on FR is that you can start a thread, but people can discuss and post what they decide to.
In your case, you identified yourself as a follower of Joseph Smith, treasure seeker, horndog and false prophet.
Great. If you are seeking truth, why start with a man who was vile and dishonest??
best,
ampu
Then why not just ask that question?
Knowing that you are a Mormon I misunderstood your question and thought you had a construct around your faith.
Did not realize it was a generalization.
Now that we are here, I would simply be who I am. Jesus is gentleman and knocks at the door. Literally, at the door of your heart.
I don’t evangilize anyone but have been asked many time in my life why I am so happy, to which I share the why and sometimes get back more “why’s” and “how’s”.
That is my approach. I pass no judgment on others, as I am wholly unqualified and will never be.
I am just me and when others want to know I cheerfully share and sometimes guide or teach.
Be yourself and your existence is the witness to another way of life spiritually, mentally and emotionally.
In regards to when people tell you have to believe like them it pretty arrogant to be so self possessed as to loudly proclaim one is a better Christian than another.
No man is superior to another in God or Christ’s eyes.
For all have sinned and fallen short of the Glory of God.
So who on earth is not described in that verse?