[restornu]

Rather than attempt to address the entire body of critics as merely being “anti-Mormon,” and thus, perhaps unfairly, lumping those who have honest intellectual agreements with the LDS church with those who are on a vendetta, I would like to see a comprehensive discussion of one highly particular issue—the authorship of the “Pearl of Great Price”—that seems to require a more “robust” defense than has been given so far. Either that was just an Egyptian funeral text or it was not. What do Mormon scholars say about that critique of Mormon church holy writ?

I see you did not read this thread

What is an anti-Mormon? Anyone who disagrees with you?

This is a poorly defined term, but I would say that only the activists who attack the Church in a way intended to generate misunderstanding, fear, and shock are the ones who deserve the epithet of "anti-Mormons." Many such "Mormon bashers" feel that the end justifies the means, and use tactics that are incompatible with the truthful example of Christ.

There is plenty of room for decent people to disagree with us. Sometimes I even disagree with "us." Most Protestants and Catholics who disagree with us are not "anti-Mormons" but simply people of another denomination. But when someone strives to stir up anger toward the Church and relies on misinformation or half-truths, then I'm inclined to apply the anti-Mormon label--especially when they do it for a living.

On the borderline are well meaning people who feel an evangelical duty to battle "cults" (which tend to be any group that disagrees with them) and write articles regurgitating the sensationalist and shocking diatribes of full-blooded anti-Mormons. I tend to call such critics anti-Mormons as well (I sense that they usually don't mind the title, unless they are posing as "loving friends of the Mormons" in order to launch more effective assaults on our faith). Those of other faiths who disagree with us and engage in civil discourse with us about their differences are usually not "anti-Mormons" but perhaps simply critics or just adherents of a different faith.

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[farmer18th]

It just seems that the only way you’re going to determine whether a critique flows out of this stipulated definition of “anti-Mormonism” is to rigorously analyze specific critques. Even then, I suppose, you would be engaged in the business of determining motives. I won’t mess up your thread with the Pearl of Great Price, though, if that’s what you prefer.

[Elsie]

Hello farmer18th this is my thread you can do what you like on your thread!

Translation: if you start posting things I don't like; I'll tattle on you and get them pulled.

[Elsie]

But when someone strives to stir up anger toward the Church and relies on misinformation or half-truths, then I'm inclined to apply the anti-Mormon label--especially when they do it for a living.

Mindreading and intent.

[Elsie]

Hello farmer18th this is my thread you can do what you like on your thread!

This has worked out well!