Dear Mr. LDS President,
I have a personal question that I need
an official answer for please, sir.
I, of course, believe that the exalted
Joseph Smith was a prophet and now a
mormon god, guarding the very gates of
heaven.
I believe this because I have had the
burning bosoms. At times, they really
burned and I am SURE it was a message
from God that Joseph Smith told the truth.
Unfortunately, I participate online at
the FreeRepublic. There is a group of
anti-mormons there and some of them -
in fact many - are former mormons who
have fallen away from Joseph Smith.
They point out that other than my feelings
alone, there are no facts, evidence or even
a logical argument that supports my faith.
In fact, they even pointed out that I don’t
know if my feelings are from God or a demon.
Deep down, I know they are right. I don’t have
any way to know.
Can you tell me if there are any facts, evidence
or even give me a logical argument I can use
to try to prop up my belief in the Prophet Smith
or anything else we believe?
I am running on feelings alone and they are
mean to point it out.
Your worthy member,
Norma Andy
Dear Insert Here,
In response to your letter, hey, stop pestering church headquarters for clarification of church doctrine.
If you’re asking with sincerity and real intent, and if you’re a member that has real doctrinal concerns, please seek the counsel of your bishop or stake president.
Signed
LDS, Inc.