I tend to ignore them . . . or clean them off my shoe.
Even if church owned enterprises hired only their own parishioners (which they legally can't), it would still be a service to the community at large because there would be that many fewer people in line to suckle off the government teat.
Personally, I wish all the denominations with a lot more parishioners than the Mormons would make the same efforts to own and run business because then they would have a vested interest in promoting free enterprise as opposed to suckling their share out of socialism.
People!
We have bigger fish to fry than trying to prove our religion is right.
We have the Anti Crist in office, can we keep on the target?
I don't agree with their theology, but like Bismark, I feel that each man must find his own way to heaven.
Now now Vman.
That is NOT what MORMON scripture tells you to do!
The
DOCTRINE AND COVENANTS
OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
SECTION 71
Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet and Sidney Rigdon, at Hiram, Ohio, December 1, 1831. HC 1: 238–239. The Prophet had continued to translate the Bible with Sidney Rigdon as his scribe until this revelation was received, at which time it was temporarily laid aside so as to enable them to fulfill the instruction given herein. The brethren were to go forth to preach in order to allay the unfriendly feelings that had developed against the Church as a result of the publication of some newspaper articles by Ezra Booth, who had apostatized.
1–4, Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon are sent forth to proclaim the gospel; 5–11, Enemies of the saints shall be confounded.
1 Behold, thus saith the Lord unto you my servants Joseph Smith, Jun., and Sidney Rigdon, that the time has verily come that it is necessary and expedient in me that you should open your mouths in proclaiming my gospel, the things of the kingdom, expounding the mysteries thereof out of the scriptures, according to that portion of Spirit and power which shall be given unto you, even as I will.
2 Verily I say unto you, proclaim unto the world in the regions round about, and in the church also, for the space of a season, even until it shall be made known unto you.
3 Verily this is a mission for a season, which I give unto you.
4 Wherefore, labor ye in my vineyard. Call upon the inhabitants of the earth, and bear record, and prepare the way for the commandments and revelations which are to come.
5 Now, behold this is wisdom; whoso readeth, let him understand and receive also;
6 For unto him that receiveth it shall be given more abundantly, even power.
7 Wherefore, confound your enemies; call upon them to meet you both in public and in private; and inasmuch as ye are faithful their shame shall be made manifest.
8 Wherefore, let them bring forth their strong reasons against the Lord.
9 Verily, thus saith the Lord unto you—there is no weapon that is formed against you shall prosper;
10 And if any man lift his voice against you he shall be confounded in mine own due time.
11 Wherefore, keep my commandments; they are true and faithful. Even so. Amen.
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Good advice.
I have never met a Mormon -- and I have known many, in both the workplace and private life -- who was not a hard worker, honest through and through and of estimable character.
I can't help but wonder who are these people that some others describe?
It’s a shame that Jim allows these people to come on here and spew this kind of hateful garbage. They are an embarrassment to FR. The anti Mormon crap and the anti Catholic crap are why I cancelled my monthly donation. I still give some, but hesitate every time I see a thread like this.
Never argue with an idiot. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.
I tend to ignore them . . . or clean them off my shoe.
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Sound advice. I don’t think I should even finish reading this thread.