Posted on 11/28/2012 6:00:38 PM PST by Colofornian
http://www.lds.org/church/news/mormonor ... c?lang=eng
How about being straight up and saying that Mormons put on costumes and chant rituals in secret buildings that only 10% of gross earnings paid as "tithes" allow entrance?
Mormonism wants people to think they are normal that they are just Christians like everyone else. Each year they get rid of more and more of their embarrassing doctrines - or doctrines that aren't politically correct anymore. Apologist attack dogs fight any critics on technicalities.
Mormonism has one thing that works for them - and that is the funneling of cash from members to the Cult coffers. This is done through mandatory tithe. And in order to make this tithe work - and make the member believe in the Cult enough to pay - they have to have the secret temple ceremonies. You have to put a ton of make believe in there.
Stephen R. Donaldson is one of my favorite authors. In one of his series of books he explained how a great and noble group of leaders were slowly corrupted through the centuries by simple infiltration of ideas. The ideas changed the group slowly until they went from helping people to human sacrifices. The new leaders of the group knew what was going on - but they surrounded themselves with those who only had faith - not knowledge. Those who had faith were much stronger because they were driven by the new cult. Those who held faith were much easier to control.
Pondering the story Donaldson had written I saw the same manifested in the Cult of Mormonism. If you have members who are so convinced you are the one and only true Cult, they will not hesitate to open their pocketbooks and hand over everything. Mormonism needs this kind of special, secret, garment wearing, new name, pay lay ale - in order to keep the tithes flowing. If the cat is out of the bag, the tithing will stop.
So the reality is there is a certain point where Mormonism must stop moving towards Christianity - it has to because money is ultimately the top priority of the Cult. Money - Power - Control.
Look at all the recovery boards right now - even the NOM boards. What is the #1 topic right now because of upcoming December? Tithing. Tithing. Tithing. Oh and don't forget tithing. Sign up for tithing settlement. And don't forget to sign up for tithing settlement.
All of our messaging is focused on helping people understand that Mormons are Christian,
Naw, Mormonism isn't a Christian church. It's a secretive Cult with very cultish practices and it has to stay that way - or go broke.
It takes a form letter, sign it, mail it in wait for confirmation in the mail...
Want a copy?
Delph
Well, DU; that's just SO special!!!
Color coding explanation:
Added stuff... Changed stuff... Rearranged stuff... Removed stuff...
*(UNDERLINED stuff is the DISTRACTING reference on every tenth word or so that infuses LDS 'scripture' online.)
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It’s called ‘Sucking up’
BTW, they all spoke...
Hey, do you have one of these about Stephen being stoned?
Delph
Jesus of the bible is not adequate to forgive the sin of murder.
Now Z, if people just realized they could say these very things on other forums all would or might be well.
After all just before the election someone posted something about mormonISM and Romney in the news/activism and posters there accused us of wanting to march mormons into ovens, they weren’t zotted.
Oh, well. Hope your Thanksgiving went well (or if its like my family and friends no one got punched in the face ;-). Looking forward to Christmas and all the stuff that goes with it.....grandkids make it all special again.
Logic, not your strong suit
Delph
What do you exPECT???
The missionaires only gave hime the BoM!
We ALL know that hardly ANY 'mormon doctrine' is found there!
“It’s important to be well-versed enough to be conversant on at least a few key central points of Mormonism to have more meaningful dialogues with Lds”
Bottom line: Members of the LDS faith believe that Jesus Christ is the Great Jehovah of the Old Testament and the Savior/Redeemer of the New Testament. We believe that Jesus Christ suffered and died to save us from our sins. We love Him. This is Heavenly Father’s Plan of Salvation. Jesus Christ gave His life for us ALL, not just you and yours. And the Holy Ghost ever lives to draw us closer to the Father and the Son.
Why this is so controversial with you, I have no clue.
I love the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I am a Mormon and I do not appreciate your constant negative harping. I wish you would choose another field of endeavor.
Well, at least I can now respond to these cheap shots. As you know, I was banned for almost a year.
You might want to review the stuff you are recommending.
It is VERY lame; so MY suggestion is that you get better evidence.
Are you washed?
In the sweat...
Sorry DU, still not representing mormon doctrine correctly. Smith taught THREE 'gods' not a single 'god' as you assert. Now DU, what is the Greek word we derive "godhead" from. Also, Greek for "God" is singular, not plural DU.
but three manifestations at the same time (which breaks the laws of physics),
Since when is God confined by the laws of physics
A being with one mind, but three physical manifestations that are separate in substances is polytheism to you? LOL!
When your religious doctrine considers them to be separate 'gods' - then by definition you are polytheism.
Well, you see, I keep sinning, and repenting, it's cyclical, and you seem to be casting yourself as a Barracks room lawyer I don't think you'll be there when I am being judged, so I'll stick with Jesus as my advocate, but thanks for the offer.
Then by the clear statment of your doctrine you haven't repented. So it is not correct to say you have repented of your sins since you continue sinning (DOCTRINE AND COVENANTS 58:43)
So, from your doctine, ALL your past sins return when you sin again ( DOCTRINE AND COVENANTS 82:7). Well, you better hope that you've repent just before you die - else you will be found with sin again.
But what would your advocate say?
He can't save you in your sin (ALMA 11:37) DU.
Hey, Sandy off topic.
Hope you had a great Thanksgiving, pretty nice weather this year in California.
I remember you said you had kids, any grandkids yet (they are fun).
Well, have a great rest of the year.
“Pray for the Lords protection while driving.”
Does that really offend you, Elsie?
Dang!
You had ME fooled!
We'll see; won't we!
“’Yours’ spread a false gospel - a lie from hell.”
That the Gospel of Jesus Christ is a “lie from hell”? Please stop insulting my Savior and spreading such horrible lies about Him. He is my personal Savior and Lord. He suffered and died for me.
Elsie, have a heart!
And I believe the OTHER 'scriptures' of MORMONism contain bullcrap!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Abraham
Don’t let them discourage you.
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