Are you really so sure it’s not a good time to talk about what we’re fighting for? Isn’t that where Beck is trying to take us? Faith Hope Charity? You think it is a distraction, but both Beck and I disagree with you, because we say it is the most important front in our war with communism.
And what is this “doctrine” you wish to ignore till safer times arrive? “Doctrine” simply means teaching or belief. Now, just like you, I’m not willing to slow down and argue whether baptism should be by immersion or sprinkling, or whether worship music should come from the 18th or the 21st Century.
But what about the “doctrine” that our rights don’t come from any created being, but only from our Eternal Creator? “Doctrine” like that is Kryptonite to communists. It undermines everything they’re trying to do to us. Or what about the “doctrine” that life and liberty are inalienable rights, not just transitory privileges granted by the state? Good doctrine? I am sure you think so.
So what doctrine of God, if widely believed, would best defeat the interests of communism? Or, better yet, what doctrine of God, if widely believed, would be most likely to please the God of Scripture and invite his aid and blessing, which we must have if we are to prevail in our struggle with the communists? As Solomon says:
“Unless the LORD builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the LORD guards the city, The watchman stays awake in vain.” Psalm 127:1
All I said initially was “stop picking on the Mormons.” They are our friends and allies in this battle. If you get distracted trying to convert your allies in the middle of a war you will lose the war. Your need to proselytize is a distraction and it is insulting to our friends the Mormons who, like me, are fighting to keep our temporal world intact. Same thing with conservative Jewish people. We need them fighting with us. Not walking away because someone wants to preach to them. Now is not the time. Riddle me this, counselor... when you are trying a case, do you, in the middle of the trial, start preaching to judge and jury? I think not. Nor do I. We know better and the bar would have our heads...