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Originally Posted by MindRaveler
Funny thing is. No one really digs up any dirt or "tries" with many other religions. I guess they are perfect...God's word is perfect men's words are not nor is the fabric(religion) which holds them(men) together. I do however believe that "Morminism" is the most correct. Anyone truly seeking to find out are entitled that same witness.
I think the only way to see that is if you were neither Christian nor LDS.
To those who came to this thread in hopes to learn more about latter day saints and what they hold dear in their hearts feel free to PM me and we can talk. I however don't suggest letting people who have no testimony of these things share them with you. For example take someone who peers through the Bible looking for falacy and error to "prove it's error." For one, the Holy Spirit is not going to to be able to touch his/her heart. If he/she were sincerely seeking truth perhaps then the spirit may touch that persons heart. Anyways. thanks for the OP's honest opening of the thread. Beware of any people that bear their though opinionated but false testimony/facts about what you hear of the church. That which you practice is truly the only way to dissern whether it be of God or the Devil. We have a truth. Whatever persuadeth a man to do good and believeth in Christ is of God and is good. Such can be applied to anything pertaining to it. You don't go to a football player and ask him how to play baseball. No didn't think so. (=
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What you said was succinct and well-written and I respect you for that.
But it's incorrect to suggest that people don't try to dig "dirt" up on other religions, you can even look at modern times with protests against Scientology or Catholicism. Hell there are even blockbuster movies and books about Catholic dirt.
The LDS church actually gets off pretty light, other religions are pretty tolerant of the religion as a whole.
I also think it's dangerous for you to suggest that the OP only listens to people who are faithful to the church, because yes you're correct that you don't want to hear from the person looking to discredit the Bible, but you don't want the other extreme the person who's looking to prove the Bible is true.
In order for anybody to make an honest, faithful decision it's good for them to hear what all kinds of people have to say to make an informed decision - and that is just common logic, it can be applied to anything - even religion.
While I don't believe the church is true I'm thankful for my heritage and that I was raised in it, I'm thankful for the pioneers and I'm thankful that it continues to bring my family joy, and I will always be there to answer questions the best that I can and debunk myths and rumors and stuff.
Also, the football guy would know how to play baseball, just trust me on this one.
I too am happy to answer any questions publicly or via PM.