[Doohickey]

Kindly explain why posting this sort of article is an expression of good Christian values?

Or, does dragging others down make you feel more secure?

[It's me]

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[NYer]

Kindly explain why posting this sort of article is an expression of good Christian values?

This article provides clear information about the Mormon Church. Ecumenically, it is important to have a clear understanding of other denominations.

Or, does dragging others down make you feel more secure?

How does this article drag anyone down?

[SaltyJoe]

1 Corinthians 13: 6, "(Love) does not rejoice over wrongdoing but rejoices with the truth."

By the authority of Christ, Himself, the Church must define what is of God and what is not. Mormons may parallel Christian values, but the fruit of the LDS Church is not in Communion with Christ's teachings or with the Covenant of the Old Testament.

"Or, does dragging others down make you feel more secure?"

Are your feelings hurt? Did you expect a reverse of reason from Christians? With words like that, chances are you'll get a better audience with Saint Michael.

Concerning the accusation of "dragging" down others, I've been pitted against religious salesmen who attempt interrupt my time to turn me against my Christian faith. The experience is far worse a drag on my life than the time I volunteer to look at a web site.

You can go toe to toe with a militant Catholic; or, you can read, not like what you see, and switch to a different article. For centuries, Christians have been tolerating unpopularity from others far worse than a rejecting democratic society--you can tolerate reasonable criticism too.

[Eastbound]

"Or, does dragging others down make you feel more secure?"

Interesting question. Seems that it's difficult to embark on a spiritual journey without dragging some baggage with you. And it's the baggage that aborts the journey.

'What'cha got in the bag, initiate?'
'Oh, just a couple of books on who I should condemn.'
'They are pretty heavy, lad. Heavy enough to sink your boat.'
'Hmmm. What do you suggest?'
'Are you a good swimmer?'
'The best! Olympic medals! See? I always wear them.'
'Your medals will attract the sharks.'
'I see. Can I wear my T-Shirt that says, 'My religion is better than your religion?' 'No. Your religion is not going to save you.'
'What about my Tux? Can I bring it?'
'Filthy rags!'
'How 'bout my Harley boots?'
'I'll make that one exception. Come aboard!'

[DaveMSmith]

Kindly explain why posting this sort of article is an expression of good Christian values?

The source of my previous 2 posts to this thread came from a fire breathing lesbian back when the gay community was after the Boy Scouts for banning homosexual Scout Masters. She was hellbent on trashing the Mormons - big and easy target.

The HBO series Angels in America went on to trash the Mormons in much the same way this thread is doing (underwear jokes, etc).

The LDS folks I know have more values in common with me than not. I'd take one for a neighbor any day.

[Redcloak]

Kindly explain why posting this sort of article is an expression of good Christian values?

Is allowing false teachings to go unchallenged "an expression of good Christian values"?