Mormonism - Fact over Fiction
by Wer62
I started this site simply because there is a lot of mis-information concerning the LDS and their beliefs. I will be writing articles to hopefully help some understand and give others food for thought, while also providing a target for those who want to contend.
I converted to Mormonism from being a Southern Baptist. I found that the truth is a balance of objective study of the Lords words along with a lot of prayer. It is my opinion based on study and prayer that the LDS Church is the true Church authorized by Jesus Christ today. For those who do not believe as I do, I simply state you are welcome to believe as you may but please do not attack me for delivering a message even if it is a message you reject. I believe in the 11th Article of Faith that states: We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may.
This does not mean that I will not speak to those of differing faiths to offer what I have found to be true.
I am interested in hearing from those who read my blog. Please share you insights with those who also read this blog. It is my hope that through faith in Jesus Christ we can live in a better world today and a perfect heaven after the resurrection.
God willing we will do it together,
Wer62
12 comments:
I totally support your right to believe as you do no matter how wrong you are :-)
Your friend, Don
Thanks Don,
I agree.. It matters not how wrong you are, just as long as you are trying. ;-)
Wer62
Wer isn't bloggling great?
By the way good one, I totally agree.
Cassi
Thank you for your kind words Cassi.. Yes so far I have found Blogging to be great.
Feel free to comment anytime. I will be posting updates on the MSN Group Mormon Chat when this site gets updated.
Thanks Again,
Wer62 (Ed)
I agree and support you can believe anything you want, but when anti-Mormons keep attacking Mormons this is due to Mormons claiming their the only true Church which infers that other churches are false and maybe following the devil. A false church would mean that its inspiration at times is influenced by the devil and we know even the devil uses good means to deceive. So if a Mormon claims their the true church others are false and led astray by "Father of All Lies". It goes both ways in being "Anti-Mormon and anti-other churches due they are a false church.
To Anonymous post (4:11pm)
Thank you for your comments as they are most welcome here. I however do not understand the message or who it is directed to?
If you are speaking of "Christianity" in general terms or claiming one is Anti Mormon and Mormons are Anti (insert religious group here) I can understand why you may think that. That stated I am not against other Churches and yet I believe mine to be the true Church.
As an example, I do not stand outside and protest other religious denominations at their places of worship. Others do that to the LDS. You may already be aware of this.
I would hope by living the gospel and sharing the message instead of "bashing" those around me I can be a better advocate for God and his Church.
As for the Devil, you are correct he can manifest himself in some truth as long as it is leading you away from the light. Many good things can be done to excess or in other words "to much of a good thing can be bad"
I hope you will clarify your message.. Again thanks for your comments.
Wer62
the anonymous last posting.the "Anti-mormon " it's sounds alot like Rick B. Makes no sense at all.
Rob, I agree it is certainly possible..
Wer62 (Ed)
Ed, the reply about the last statment sounds a lot like me, was not me. I hope you know me well enough to know even if we disagree, I am not ashamed to admit my beliefes and will use my real name. Rick b
Ed, the reply under anonymous that said but when anti-Mormons keep attacking Mormons this is due to Mormons claiming their the only true Church which infers
in all of our talks via email and on my blog, do you recall me ever saying I am an anti'mormon attacking you? no I dont claim to be anti, I claim to view both sides, also have you ever seen me use words like infers? You know my background. rick b
Rick,
First, thank you for posting your comments. You are most welcome to do so here even though I know you do not agree with my beliefs or my religion.
That stated: I understand that from our conversations that you have always let your opinion be known and have "never to my knowledge" hidden your identity.
The statement made by Anon at 4:11pm is a common attack against the LDS. I have even heard you make the statement that the LDS are not Christians. You of course are entitled to your opinion but that does not make it correct. What I believe "Rob" (if that is his real name) was trying to say is the comment made is confusing like some of your writing. You have made comments that contradict other statements you have made. I do not believe as Rob that you do this intentionally; I just believe you are not educated to the level to express yourself in a written media as well as others. With that I find your site specifically to be copies of other Anti Mormon Websites. MRM is a good example of one of your posts "Who are these LDS Leaders Talking About." I believe is the article. I looked up the quotes and found the original speeches and found them to be OK. Yet in the context you posted them it attempts to paint a picture of the LDS worshiping Joseph Smith instead of Christ which is clearly not the case. This is what I mean by twisting context. The article is a copy and not your work. You say you study these things out but did you read every quote in context of every speech? I would probably guess not. This is why I personally classify you as Anti- meaning against. You spend most of your time tearing down the LDS than you do building up and preaching what you believe. True men of God do not destroy souls or run them off but to build up the kingdom of God and express love and kindness to our fellow mankind.
That is my opinion anyway..
As for those who want to stir the contentions of men. That in my opinion is worse than what Rick is doing in attacking the LDS faith system. At least he does it with the "intention" of saving someone from eternal damnation. While I disagree with his methods there is no good quality in purposely attempting to get two parties to argue. Just to let everyone know. Rick and I do communicate. We have each others e-mail addresses and “we” are not stupid enough to fall prey to this kind of behavior.
Wer62
Hello Ed,
About the reply just above this one. I admit that I did not make it through school, so given that, I probally could write better if I did. As to the Post that I am accused of Cutting and pasting, I was granted permission to use, The article about that is on my blog. Sharon Wrote it and I trust her, and she stated I did not need to clarify I recived it from her.
The oringal reply from sharon stating she granted me permission is found on my blog under the adam God topic, 3rd or 4th reply down, with a hotlink attached to her blogger account. This way, anyone who wants to write her and verify this can, Also I have invited friends to write topics for my blog, and stated I will post them if they so desire. But other wise, if things that I say sound a lot like other "Anti's" This does not mean I stole their work. I could argue something you say or another LDS teacher or member said sounds alot like another LDS member on another board. Does this mean you stole their work or vice versa?
As king solomen stated, their is nothing new under the sun. I will not be able to say something so new that has never been said before, I can word it in such a way to fit my style of writing or who I am. Just my thoughts. Rick b
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