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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.

By the authority of Christ, Himself, the Church must define what is of God and what is not.

I respectfully disagree with that statement.

It is God's word the scripture and Holy Spirit that defines what is of God and what is not.

Joh 5:39 Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.

Act 17:11 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so

Luk 24:27 And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.

Joh 14:26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

It is the scripture and the Holy Spirit which determines what is of God. At least it is for me.

Respectfully, MRN.