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From: eL Lay, SoCal
Originally Posted by Tirod
She's been blessed and is now living according to the teachings of the Lord.
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Originally Posted by MrFatbooty
Because it's all YOU talk about.
News flash: you're not going to convert us through this here web page so you might as well talk about more inconsequential stuff like your car or whatever job you happen to be holding down for the moment.
News flash: you're not going to convert us through this here web page so you might as well talk about more inconsequential stuff like your car or whatever job you happen to be holding down for the moment.
Originally Posted by DelSolGirl
yes, because Catholics are definitely a bunch of heathen freaks, what with them able to consume caffeine and all 
and i can't even believe you would wonder why i'd come to the conclusion that LDS is all you talk about. look at the text under your s/n and your signature! :doh:
and i can't even believe you would wonder why i'd come to the conclusion that LDS is all you talk about. look at the text under your s/n and your signature! :doh:
Originally Posted by RB
...and I have an objection to your quote in your sig. ""I don't have to read the Book of Mormon to know it's false." "Yea..... you do." "
Unless you've read every religious scripture from every religion, you have no right to say that. So YOUR book says that you are the light, the way, etc. So does every other book. You're being incredibly hypocritical.
Have you read the Koran? If not, then how do you know that ITS not the true way to the lord? Or how about the Torah? or the Bible?
Unless you've read every religious scripture from every religion, you have no right to say that. So YOUR book says that you are the light, the way, etc. So does every other book. You're being incredibly hypocritical.
Have you read the Koran? If not, then how do you know that ITS not the true way to the lord? Or how about the Torah? or the Bible?
You bring up a nice point RB, and I encourage anyone looking into the LDS faith to also look into the works and teaching of other faiths.
Originally Posted by DB7 2.0
its not good to lie. didnt that dood joseph smith tell you not to lie? or did he not say anything because he lies.
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From: Gaithersburg, MD AIM: ellejayess
Originally Posted by Tirod
My girlfriend is a Latter-day Saint. She grew up Catholic in Mexico. She's been blessed and is now living according to the teachings of the Lord.
Originally Posted by Tirod
When did I say there was anything wrong with the Catholic Faith. I know plenty of Catholics living according to the teachings of the Lord.
In your first comment, it is plain to see that you do not think that Catholics live "according to the teachings of the Lord" by saying that your gf WAS Catholic, but is NOW "living according to the teachings of the Lord."
By the way, the phrase "living according to the teachings of the Lord" is fawkin' creeping me out. :ugh:
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Originally Posted by DelSolGirl
In your first comment, it is plain to see that you do not think that Catholics live "according to the teachings of the Lord" by saying that your gf WAS Catholic, but is NOW "living according to the teachings of the Lord."
By the way, the phrase "living according to the teachings of the Lord" is fawkin' creeping me out. :ugh:
By the way, the phrase "living according to the teachings of the Lord" is fawkin' creeping me out. :ugh:
im sorry, i guess i should have been more clear...
and why does that phrase creep you out?? :thinking:
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Look, I'm not going to be able to explain it to you in terms that you will understand, but here goes anyway.
The very fact that you want people to "understand" Mormonism is essentially you pushing it on people. Sure, you're not actively telling them to convert. But tell me I'm wrong when the guys with the nametags go around knocking on peoples doors, they're also just trying to get people to "understand" Mormonism.
What exactly is the difference between converting and "undertsanding the truth"? There isn't. It's religion. Religion is based on faith. The only way someone can "understand" a religion is if they have faith in it. So even though you're not trying to "convert" folks, essentially the only way they can "understand" is to convert.
So. You got your religion. Great. It would be oh so lovely if instead of trying to get the board to "understand" your religion (and I'm sure you guys are urged to continue on in the face of resistance such as I'm presenting), you would just accept the fact that when dealing with folks, everyone has faith in different things and the only person that is going to "understand" your religion is someone that is already a member or someone that is willing to convert.
I got nothing against your religion, or you practicing it, or you believing in whatever you want to believe. BUT us folks who are quite content with our own religions don't necessarily have the desire to "understand" yours. That would mean giving up our own faith in something that we are just as strongly connected to as you are to your religion.
Is it somehow possible for you to practice your religion, without all of this poking and prodding of other folks to "understand"?
The very fact that you want people to "understand" Mormonism is essentially you pushing it on people. Sure, you're not actively telling them to convert. But tell me I'm wrong when the guys with the nametags go around knocking on peoples doors, they're also just trying to get people to "understand" Mormonism.
What exactly is the difference between converting and "undertsanding the truth"? There isn't. It's religion. Religion is based on faith. The only way someone can "understand" a religion is if they have faith in it. So even though you're not trying to "convert" folks, essentially the only way they can "understand" is to convert.
So. You got your religion. Great. It would be oh so lovely if instead of trying to get the board to "understand" your religion (and I'm sure you guys are urged to continue on in the face of resistance such as I'm presenting), you would just accept the fact that when dealing with folks, everyone has faith in different things and the only person that is going to "understand" your religion is someone that is already a member or someone that is willing to convert.
I got nothing against your religion, or you practicing it, or you believing in whatever you want to believe. BUT us folks who are quite content with our own religions don't necessarily have the desire to "understand" yours. That would mean giving up our own faith in something that we are just as strongly connected to as you are to your religion.
Is it somehow possible for you to practice your religion, without all of this poking and prodding of other folks to "understand"?
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Originally Posted by MrFatbooty
Look, I'm not going to be able to explain it to you in terms that you will understand, but here goes anyway.
The very fact that you want people to "understand" Mormonism is essentially you pushing it on people. Sure, you're not actively telling them to convert. But tell me I'm wrong when the guys with the nametags go around knocking on peoples doors, they're also just trying to get people to "understand" Mormonism.
What exactly is the difference between converting and "undertsanding the truth"? There isn't. It's religion. Religion is based on faith. The only way someone can "understand" a religion is if they have faith in it. So even though you're not trying to "convert" folks, essentially the only way they can "understand" is to convert.
So. You got your religion. Great. It would be oh so lovely if instead of trying to get the board to "understand" your religion (and I'm sure you guys are urged to continue on in the face of resistance such as I'm presenting), you would just accept the fact that when dealing with folks, everyone has faith in different things and the only person that is going to "understand" your religion is someone that is already a member or someone that is willing to convert.
I got nothing against your religion, or you practicing it, or you believing in whatever you want to believe. BUT us folks who are quite content with our own religions don't necessarily have the desire to "understand" yours. That would mean giving up our own faith in something that we are just as strongly connected to as you are to your religion.
Is it somehow possible for you to practice your religion, without all of this poking and prodding of other folks to "understand"?
The very fact that you want people to "understand" Mormonism is essentially you pushing it on people. Sure, you're not actively telling them to convert. But tell me I'm wrong when the guys with the nametags go around knocking on peoples doors, they're also just trying to get people to "understand" Mormonism.
What exactly is the difference between converting and "undertsanding the truth"? There isn't. It's religion. Religion is based on faith. The only way someone can "understand" a religion is if they have faith in it. So even though you're not trying to "convert" folks, essentially the only way they can "understand" is to convert.
So. You got your religion. Great. It would be oh so lovely if instead of trying to get the board to "understand" your religion (and I'm sure you guys are urged to continue on in the face of resistance such as I'm presenting), you would just accept the fact that when dealing with folks, everyone has faith in different things and the only person that is going to "understand" your religion is someone that is already a member or someone that is willing to convert.
I got nothing against your religion, or you practicing it, or you believing in whatever you want to believe. BUT us folks who are quite content with our own religions don't necessarily have the desire to "understand" yours. That would mean giving up our own faith in something that we are just as strongly connected to as you are to your religion.
Is it somehow possible for you to practice your religion, without all of this poking and prodding of other folks to "understand"?
As far as the Church is concerned, its not about wether or not someone is going to heaven, EVERYBODY is going to heaven when they die... Now understand, there are different parts of heaven, all of which or more paradisical than this Earth. If someone is contempt with what they believe, or don't believe and live an honest life within themselves and those around them, GOOD, that is all I pray for. I AM NOT TRYING TO CONVERT, I am working to become a solid LDS Apologist... It's about DEFENSE.
Originally Posted by Dorikin
If you want to learn about other faiths I will send you a free Torah/Old Testament so you can learn about Judasim on the condition you stop posting Mormon threads.
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Originally Posted by Tirod
Again, its about understanding the truths about sooo many stupid, silly, retarded, lies about various parts of the church. I mean come on, how many wives does somebody have?? 7 dudes were kept from their family cause they were ex-communicated from the church?? This is just ridiculous, stupid anti-mormon talk that people really shouldnt be spreading. If you don't like my posts, MrFatBooty, than stay out of them. I didnt ask you for your opinion.
Originally Posted by Tirod
As far as the Church is concerned, its not about wether or not someone is going to heaven, EVERYBODY is going to heaven when they die... Now understand, there are different parts of heaven, all of which or more paradisical than this Earth. If someone is contempt with what they believe, or don't believe and live an honest life within themselves and those around them, GOOD, that is all I pray for. I AM NOT TRYING TO CONVERT, I am working to become a solid LDS Apologist... It's about DEFENSE.