Posted on 10/19/2010 8:21:21 AM PDT by Colofornian
because it was completely approps.
“Mormonism is a ninteenth century invention based upon the teachings of Alexander Campbell...”
Absolutely wrong. Alexander Campbell was the polar opposite of Mormonism and he exposed it. Read this article by Campbell himself: http://www.lds-mormon.com/campbell.shtml
Again, I understand that verse, but it doesn’t related to a organizational decision.
Mormons have no knowledge of the G-d of Israel, you do understand that right?
“I have a picture of Jesus in my living room.”
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Looking very much like the picture they also have of Joey Smith in their living room...
Wondered how long it would be before you would grace this thread with your presence. When can we expect the Shrew? Have you not twittered her yet?
Most likely to Iraq. When Adam and Eve were ejected
shalom b'SHEM Yah'shua HaMashiach
from Eden they went to the East of Eden.
The Stokes were told their sons were welcome to join, and that they could volunteer. But as practicing Mormons, they couldn’t be leaders.
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Thats a better deal than the mormons give Christian families...
Non-mormon boys cant join the mormon packs..
Try again. Go back and re-read our convo.
I made a comment about the wife being upset because they don’t consider her Christian even though she has a picutre of Jesus on her wall.
You responded with some Christians have pictures of Jesus on their wall.
Then we discussed if Mormons are Christians. I argued NO because of their beliefs, you stated that was just my opinion (which it is not) and NOW you are changing the subject.
BSA also recognized other Non Christian groups, just because Moromons are in BSA doesn’t make them Christian anymore than a muslim in BSA would be a Christian.
Mormons are NOT Christian based upon their beliefs.
And, yes, I agree you are confused.
As you’re probably aware, there are plenty of ways to get involved so you too can have a blast. One of the easiest is to offer to drive to and from the outings. ;^)
I’ve found that some accept the calling without realizing what they’re expected to do, or even how to do it.
I’ve talked with many leaders and plead with them to create a “continuity book” that has as much starting information as they can cram into a 3 inch 3 ring binder. Names, phone numbers, websites, training courses to take/attend, manuals, etc.
This would at least give the new SM/ASMs a fighting chance to be somewhat successful.
The training problem is one of my peeves. We’ve reached out to many LdS units in our District and offered training or notify them when training is taking place and very few respond or attend. I’ve gotten to the point where I have LdS Scouters as District trainers and send them out to individual wards to get the training done. We’ve had some minor success.
We’re running at about 30% trained, up from about 20% a year or so ago, for LdS leaders, but it’s not rising fast enough IMO. It’s tough when many get turned over quickly.
As you said, it depends on the people. But there are some small steps that can be taken to help their programs. We’re still trying. It’s for the boys afterall, they’re the ones with the most to gain/lose.
When can we expect the Shrew? Have you not twittered her yet?
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Resty will show up when she wants to...
As for Twitter...
I dont do Twitter...
Nor FaceAcheBook...
Foolishness. Where does it say that? Besides in your own closed mind?
When can we expect the Shrew? Have you not twittered her yet?
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Resty will show up when she wants to...
As for Twitter...
I dont do Twitter...
Nor FaceAcheBook...
I never said the Catholic church hasn’t covered up abuse, they have. I was responding to the Ken’s comment about leaving the Catholics for the Mormons. Mormonism is just as guility as the Catholics.
Frying pan into the fire. At least Catholics believe traditional Christian doctrine.
Same can’t be said for the LDS.
Sorry Nana, I have to disagree here.
Thank you. (I think?)
So you think that if a person applying for a leadership position puts down that he is a member of a Metropolitan Community Church and believes in the god of that church, that he'd be eligible as a Boy Scout leader?
Nope. The MCC is a church catering to homosexuals. Boy Scouts of America tends to frown on that.
Now that's a national standard. Since churches are legally responsible for what goes on inside their doors and on campouts, the 'Scouts leave it up to churches to filter its leadership.
Ripliancum has already said on this thread that the LDS church treats the BS as an adjunct part of the church; and that it's integral to what the church does (substitute youth program). So if they treat it as a "ministry," on what grounds are you objecting that the Presbyterians do as well?
Hence, Mormons in effect treat it as part of their "calling" and an extension of their priesthood roles. And this church likewise treats it as ministry. Don't forget that all ministry is not simply formal ministry...and that a lot of informal interaction goes on between leaders and scouts/cubs, especially on outings.
Also, just even who a church sanctions as a leader sends a message to kids. If a Christian church is telling the world that a polytheist, necro-baptizing, protective underwear-weearing, cemetery-record obsessive is "the" key to a "faith life" then what kind of a message are our kids getting?
Its not me that is “closed”
It is the mormon CEOs that decided to be exclusive...
So as you would say your mormon CEOs are “foolish”
Why dont you dare get in their faces if you dont like it ???
Oh yeah there is the unconservative “sustaining” that you have to do...
Oh well
Never mind...
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