They were just trying too fit in with all the other kids. Nobody likes being different.
The Jehovah's Witnesses have a special place in their bile duct for us too.
Note to self: FIRST coffee. THEN post. Get it backwards and the results are almost always bad.
When I was Mormon, the teachers of Mormonism just ripped at Catholics- called them the great harlot.
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Why did you not report this kind of talk to the Bishop or the stake president for it is not doctrine that was being taught.
People should not be bring their personal bagage into the class room if it is contrary to the teaching of the Stamdard works!
You know members of a church come from all walks of life types of background and having their hang ups and if they can not edify and teach by the spirit of the Lord or stick to the doctrine they need to be reported.