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To: greyfoxx39; Reno232
Link doesn’t seem to work.

Try this one.

499 posted on 10/01/2009 11:02:15 AM PDT by Godzilla (3-7-77)
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To: Godzilla

From the link, GayMormons.net...quite an interesting site. I can't decide whether the mormons are trying to convert gays or chastize them.

"Gaymormon.net has been created to respond to frequently asked questions by both the public and the media about Mormons (members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) who have struggled with feelings of same-gender attraction.  It is a repository of the teachings of the Church, and as well, of suggestions and helps for those who have faced the challenges that same-sex attraction presents to some members of all faiths."
 
Big section on Repentance
 
-SNIP-..............

The person who has sinned must first recognize his sin and have true sorrow for them. This process must be sincere and difficult, involving the heart and the mind, both. Going through the motions does not satisfy the demands of justice.

Next, the person must make retribution as far as possible. He needs to ask forgiveness of those he’s hurt and try to fix whatever damage he has caused. This might include returning a stolen item, paying for something damaged, making a special effort to be kind to a child after a parent has lost his temper, or paying the fine without complaint after breaking a traffic law. If he can’t undo the damage, he must find another way to repay the person he’s hurt.

Once the person has made things right with his fellow man, he must make things right with God. He must ask God’s forgiveness and take whatever steps are needed to get his spiritual life back in order-perhaps realizing he needs to spend more time in prayer or scripture study, or more time in serving others.

AND THEN....the site becomes one big commercial for mormon works!  For example:

Doing Good

The church teaches its members to emulate the Savior in doing good to others. Some service takes place within the church membership, and other services are offered through non-sectarian humanitarian service. Following are some articles on the church’s program to follow in the Savior’s footsteps.

Humanitarian Services

Mormon Helping Hands

Mormon Food Banks

Home Teachers and Visiting Teachers

 

513 posted on 10/01/2009 11:51:34 AM PDT by greyfoxx39 (ObaMugabe is turning this country into another Zimbabwe as fast as he can with media's help.)
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