“All many of us are asking is for Mormons to “own” their beliefs. It is OK to be heterodox. Just admit it. All in the name of truth in advertising.”
that’s a dumb request.
Name a single religious faith that goes around saying “yeah, we are wrong.” Of course they dont.
Of course they own their beliefs, but on their terms. If you have an ounce of religious tolerance in you, you need to tolerate anothers sects ability to define who they are *themselves*. And if they think they are Christian under some definition that is *part* of their faith tradition/claim. you are free to disagree with their definition and say as much, but the idea that they have to *agree* with your view in order to be deemed ‘acceptable’ by you is, well, less than tolerant.
Who said anything about being wrong?
Oh, I see, but we’re apostate is OK?
Oh, we're letting you do that!
You can worship whatever and whoever you wish - we will NOT interfer.
But, we will NOT be silent in pointing out what WE consider to be wrong.
Will you allow US to do THAT?