“That is exactly what it is and why they are so hostile.”
I used to really get upset when my faith was criticized but of late I have come to realize that it’s a good thing. Persecution gives us reason to rejoice.
Your faith is not so much CRITICISED as it is EXPOSED.
OFFICIAL LDS writings are shown here on FR and it appears that they are indefensible.
If that is 'CRITICISM', well...
Persecution for the sake of a ‘church’ is not necessarily a good thing. Christ tells us that Christians will be persecuted for HIS NAME’S SAKE, not a denomination.
And you have NOT seen persecution, i guarantee it. Criticism is not “persecution” by any stretch of the imagination.
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