“I’ve said nothing vulgar, I’ve simply challenged your belief.”
No, you didn’t say anything vulgar, and I appreciate that. I never accused you of such.
Your goal, as evidenced by your bait-and-switch tactics, is not to challenge beliefs. That would require a dialogue. That would require that you actually listen to the answers. This most recent exchange between you and me has demonstrated exactly how you do not.
There is only one explanation remaining, as far as I can see: you are living for the argument. Because I’m only trying to share with those who ask, I see no reason to engage you. You’re not listening; I’m better advised to speak with someone who does.
“Now you’ve accused me of being “corrupt, mean spirited, and spiteful.””
I did not. Read the post again. You have - once again - personalized general statements. It’s no wonder, then, that you have found our every response to be a personal assault. I accused you of having corrupt and misplaced goals; I accused your actions of being mean-spirited and spiteful. I questioned your means; I did not attack you.
That you have chosen to abrogate those personality traits to yourself is your decision, and not mine.
“Go and repent...”
I do, quite frequently. But I stand by every word I have uttered in this exchange. Truth-telling is not a transgression.
Until you demonstrate an open mind and an intellectual curiosity, rather than a desire to simply win the argument, I will not engage you again.
Best regards.
That’s a pretty fine hair you’re splitting, and a phony one to boot. You know my opinions on the Mormon Church are well founded and sincere.
Your words,”That’s an indication of mean-spiritedness and spite.” plus you accused me of “pursuing a corrupt agenda.”
Those are personal accusations, plain and simple. Typical of Mormons when they can’t make a more intelligent defense of their belief.
The evidence is there for all to see. (Which, BTW, is more than I can say for the "Book of Mormon").
You accuse me of not upholding a dialog, this exchange between you and me has gone on since post#1645 when you interjected yourself on a response I made to restornu.
The entire theme of this dialog was how a person can tell a true spiritual experience from a self-induced one.
So your whole ad-hominem assault was totally uncalled for.
I’m starting to think, though, that the Mormons want confusion on these threads so that no one can make sense of them.