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The last son of Joseph Smith understood the power of doubt [Real Mormonism]
Ogden Standard-Examiner ^ | July 6, 2011 | Doug Gibson

Posted on 07/08/2011 1:44:03 PM PDT by Colofornian

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To: reaganaut

You know what kept me in Mormonism? My intellectual pursuits at the University of Utah. I was inactive for quite a while. But in time I came to realize I was the fool. I only had myself to blame for my situation. I could walk away from my LDS faith into the world, or I could work on gaining my testimony back. I chose the latter.

You seem to think those of us who remain are sheep in a church who blindly follow the Bretheren at 50 N Temple. Yet how free do you know I am or any other Mormon? You don’t me or my thoughts, heart, mind or anything else about me.

You left the church. Wonderful. Go thy way! Make peace with God. Only Jesus Christ will judge my Christianity, not anyone else.

BTW if I did leave the LDS faith, I would not go to any other Christian church because they don’t offer me anything that the Mormons cannot.


81 posted on 07/12/2011 11:55:50 AM PDT by zippythepinhead (Born Again Mormon Christian Witness that Jesus is the Christ)
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To: reaganaut

Reversing your argument, I can judge Nibley as a scholar or a nut. The judgement is up to the individual, and the work is also the same. You can call him a fool, I can call him a genius.

Your credentials though impressive, are not any better or worse than the next mans. You have a great educational gift. Use it wisely.


82 posted on 07/12/2011 11:57:52 AM PDT by zippythepinhead (Born Again Mormon Christian Witness that Jesus is the Christ)
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To: aMorePerfectUnion

What is the Glory of God? Stupidity? You seem to make a terrible insulting pun that most Christians of any persuasions would find well....offensive.


83 posted on 07/12/2011 11:59:33 AM PDT by zippythepinhead (Born Again Mormon Christian Witness that Jesus is the Christ)
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To: 1010RD

Yo!


84 posted on 07/12/2011 12:01:14 PM PDT by zippythepinhead (Born Again Mormon Christian Witness that Jesus is the Christ)
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To: Elsie

Millions have joined Mormonism. Many have chosen out. Clarifying Elise’s liberal statement. Pun intended.


85 posted on 07/12/2011 12:02:36 PM PDT by zippythepinhead (Born Again Mormon Christian Witness that Jesus is the Christ)
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To: Elsie

Omit her last statement. Every Mormon, who is a Christian knows that only the Spirit of Truth can convert, not a great teacher or pastor. I can preach to you all day about my faith, but you won’t be converted by my arguments. As the NT says, try the spirits and see what fruit is born. If it is a fruitcake, question it and really look at it with a fine lense.


86 posted on 07/12/2011 12:06:10 PM PDT by zippythepinhead (Born Again Mormon Christian Witness that Jesus is the Christ)
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To: reaganaut

Thank the Lord you left the LDS Church! I mean that humbly, but sincerely.


87 posted on 07/12/2011 12:08:33 PM PDT by zippythepinhead (Born Again Mormon Christian Witness that Jesus is the Christ)
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To: reaganaut

I’ll go to Mormon Hell then if I am wrong. Who are you to tell me what my relationship with God is. No wonder Jesus got very annoyed with Pharisees. You sound like one. Read the NT if you want to know exactly what I am talking about. The Whole Damn NT, not just selections.


89 posted on 07/12/2011 12:13:38 PM PDT by zippythepinhead (Born Again Mormon Christian Witness that Jesus is the Christ)
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To: Elsie

Elise are you saying that Mormons are not PRO God and are Totalitarian? You are not by definition a conservative. You are a closed mind.

Mormons are more patriotic than many of our counterparts. Don’t let your hatred of our people or faith blind you. When was the last time you saw a Mormon try to destroy this nation? Never. And I don’t want’ any 19th century bulls—t! either. State the facts. Otherwise knock off the lies! And yes I am a swearing Mormon.


90 posted on 07/12/2011 12:17:55 PM PDT by zippythepinhead (Born Again Mormon Christian Witness that Jesus is the Christ)
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To: reaganaut

Because I won’t buy into your lies and half wit truths. Yeah good job pinhead! Go UTES!


91 posted on 07/12/2011 12:19:41 PM PDT by zippythepinhead (Born Again Mormon Christian Witness that Jesus is the Christ)
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To: reaganaut

You already make it work. I don’t have to.


92 posted on 07/12/2011 12:20:54 PM PDT by zippythepinhead (Born Again Mormon Christian Witness that Jesus is the Christ)
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To: Colofornian

When you have to do this much research to deconstruct an argument, please go back to square one. Thank you!


93 posted on 07/12/2011 12:23:08 PM PDT by zippythepinhead (Believe Anti Mormons and believe the lies!)
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To: Elsie

The heresy is in the commandment “Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.” So if you knowingly spread lies about any faith, Mormon, Catholic, or otherwise, you condemn yourself.


94 posted on 07/12/2011 12:26:30 PM PDT by zippythepinhead (Believe Anti Mormons and believe the lies!)
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To: Elsie

Yes Elsie and your point is......Ezra Taft Benson I believe was a prophet of God. Going to call me misled and gullible now. “Don’t say a prayer for me now. Save it till the morning after.”-Duran Duran.


95 posted on 07/12/2011 12:34:14 PM PDT by zippythepinhead (Believe Anti Mormons and believe the lies!)
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To: zippythepinhead
I have nothing to prove to you.

Then quit ACCUSING people of things if you have no EVIDENCE other than your FEELINGs.


Why go a circular route where it is my views vs. your views

It ain't my views, but published data straight from MORMON sources.

You got no beef with ME; but Headquarters!

96 posted on 07/12/2011 1:08:09 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going)
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To: zippythepinhead
I would not go to any other Christian church because they don’t offer me anything that the Mormons cannot.

That is correct.

They would offer you a LOT less!

97 posted on 07/12/2011 1:09:11 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going)
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To: zippythepinhead
Every Mormon, who is a Christian...

"Houston: We have a problem..."

98 posted on 07/12/2011 1:10:39 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going)
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To: zippythepinhead
I’ll go to Mormon Hell then if I am wrong.

Nope, a CHRISTIAN hell.

99 posted on 07/12/2011 1:11:36 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going)
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To: zippythepinhead
The Whole Damn NT, not just selections.

Then we'd need the MORMON list of the DAMNED parts. You know: the ones that ain't TRANSLATED right.

Got it handy?

100 posted on 07/12/2011 1:12:51 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going)
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