Really? Why not surf my posts here? I’ve repeatedly pointed them out over the years, and have posted references HUNDREDS of times. Just a few weeks ago, I pointed out the distortion done by twisting our Gospel Standards book which was pointing out the pagan origins of many traditional theistic description of God that was done in the fourth century into an attack on all Christians FOR their faith in Jesus Christ.
Now, if distorting a criticism on pagan Greek philosophy into an attack on believers in Christ FOR believing in Christ is not distortion; then what exactly is distortion?
As it is in your postings here I have found what is typical of LDS apologetics assertion and response. Ignore the facts presented, talk around the subject or ignore what one prophet, scripture or publication says in favor of the contravening one that makes whatever point you are trying to score on, claim victory and then complain when the victory is not acknowledged, without question, that the LDS are always being attacked, it's unfair etc. etc....
There are a few rare moments when some hyperbole comes into play and some LDS position is misstated or over played, but that is rare.
As it is most of the time it boils down to the LDS being clubbed with their own contradictory and mythical dogma and just not wanting to deal with it at face value on a level and honest playing field.
That of course is quite understandable.
That was “twisting”?
The LDS denies the trinity and to back that up they claim, among other things, that such is some pagan belief that all of Christendom has fallen for over the past 2000 years putting the fact into our abominable creeds (isn't that what Smith said or am I twisting?). The LDS believes this is so wrong that they codify it into their standard works, works that are used along with The BOM and other publication to expalin, support etc. LDS doctrine that goes all the way back to calling all other Christian faiths an abomination. (I am sure I am twisting again, sorry)
You are right that's not an attack on Christians.
My bad.
Mormons have called Christianity pagan for a long time, yet when caught red handed saying the same in GP - the twisting and turning begins in overdrive. Only the contortions of those lds apologists who revert to misrepresentations on this are the ones lying.
| I always find if fascinating when LDSers say some document, statement or charge was “answered” and as proof that the issue(s) in question was answered successfully point to LDS sources. How about an acknowledgment from the person making the charge or asking the question. You can ask me if 2+2=4 and I can say “no, you are wrong, your sources are inaccurate”. You can then press the question and I can say “I answered you already, the debate is closed”. Of course I would still be wrong, but as far as I was concerned the question was answered and I can tell all those listening I answered you. |