Gee. You know I posted a similar article on March 20 -- Calif. Man Charged with $40 million Ponzi scheme - SACRAMENTO—Federal prosecutors unsealed a complaint Friday charging the president of a suburban Sacramento company with running a $40 million investment scam that bilked about 150 investors, many of whom he met through his Mormon church. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2212153/posts
Anyway, I regret that my first comment re: that article wasn't a compassionate expression toward the Sacramento man's fellow Mormon victims. Especially during these tough economic times. I'm sorry. I think I was a bit hard-hearted that day. (And will LDS forgive me?)
So I'll try to get it right this time: I feel bad for these Colorado victims in this case. (And if any people know these victims, come alongside of them)
Now it doesn't mean I wasn't tempted today -- when I first pulled up this article -- to say something edgy -- like "Gee. Colorado LDS were deceived. Who'd know that could happen?" But even if that reflected a spiritual reality behind the financial reality -- I still need to monitor my tone...and check myself for compassion.
All I'm saying, Freeplancer, is I believe I'd be better rec'd among Mormons if I expressed more compassion alongside truth -- and I'd think the same might be true your way -- that instead of an initial "defense" apologetic of this incident that doesn't in any way recognize the victims involved, that each of us should not forget real victims were involved. But who am I to lecture you on this? (I plead guilty for doing the same thing)
So, I'll pray: "Lord God from Eternity. With this Holy Week upon us, please forgive me for my callousness toward scam victims. Love thru me like the mandate (Maundy Thursday) Jesus gave as a New Commandment - John 13:34 -- to love as your Son loves. Assist the financial recovery and devastated lives of those in the LDS Aurora & Sacramento wards. In Jesus Name."
That was a whole bunch of drunk speak you just wrote me. None of it made sense. Sober up and get back to me.
>>many of whom he met through his Mormon church
Seems to be a pattern.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2225800/posts?page=26#26
How much do those rungs on the “Ladder” cost, anyhow?