[Colofornian]

Wow..I have learned so much from all of you. Makes me so sad for Mormons that follow this con man, Joseph Smith..it really does.

And that is the proper mix: That we don't let info stay upstairs, but rather let it permeate our hearts so that it increases our pathos, our compassion, and our love for Mormons.

Despite all of this, I don't think less of Mormons; I think more of them -- and they're held more in my prayer.

(There's more Mormons who are victims -- spiritual and financial -- than there are who are predators (Mormon mishes and the financial Ponzi schemers).

[PeachyKeen]

“Despite all of this, I don’t think less of Mormons; I think more of them — and they’re held more in my prayer”

As they are in mine.

[SENTINEL]

The other side of this sad story are good families who risk too much based on the quid pro quo "works" teachings of the LDS sect. They think, "God has my back because I (fill in the blank)", so I'll go into debt to invest, or quit my job and move on a whim, or (fill in the blank).

I know one father of 6, no skills or schooling, getting by by working hard selling cars. Bought a decent house one summer, then the next took off on some crazy out of state work-now-get-paid-later scheme with a couple other mormons. He told me but wouldn't take any advice...All he would say was it was other mormons and God would look after them.

Well, he lost everything including his family.

[Elsie]

There's more Mormons who are victims -- spiritual and financial -- than there are who are predators

Amen and AMEN!