LOL. That reminds me of a funny joke I heard on The Simpsons. Homer, who had converted to catholicism, was fighting with Marge, Flanders, and Rev Lovejoy about what church Bart would go too. After both sides reconciled because “it’s all christianity”, Flanders says, “Now we can join forces to fight the real enemies of Christ: monogomous gays and stem cells.”
Two points.
How come you did not join. In the words of someone very dear to me that is converting, “You know, now that I understand I cannot help but wonder why anyone with a rational mind don’t become Catholic?” I was stunned and shrug cause honestly it boggles my mind. Why would you not hug God back when his arms are so warm and welcoming?
In my city there have been newspaper articles and such things where Unprogrammed Friends explained what it means to be a Freind, and they, the minority, were describing something that has little to do with the RSF or Fox’s ideas as recorded in his lifetime. It used to annoy us a lot.
). I have unfortunately been within earshot of more than a few comments by ignorant ferenji about how horribly oppressive it is that their women wear the “hijab” (we’re talking about Orthodox women here!), questions about their “pagan” Christianity (in response to pictures of the Church of St. George in Lalibela that decorate the walls of a local restaurant), etc. It boggles the mind! Sure, they’re a relatively new community, but not that new, and even if they were that’s no excuse for ignorance.In all my dealings and changing denominations it would be the Reformed (Calvinist) they are misunderstood from Protestants and Catholics. Misunderstandings include (but are not limited to) Eternal Security, Sola Scriptura and a host of othersIs it,
Adventists?
Anglicans?
Arminians?
Baptists?
Buddhists?
Catholics?
Calvinists?
Episcopalians?
Hindus?
Jehovah’s Witnesses?
Jews?
Latter–day Saints?
Lutherans?
Methodists?
Muslims?
Orthodox Christians?
Pentecostals?
Presbyterians?
Quakers?
Other?
Feel free to give solid examples of misrepresentations and misunderstandings to support your opinion and perhaps even offer gentle correction to wayward ideas so as to provide an opportunity for us all to better understand one another.
Respectfully,
Mick
I have found the Everlasting Arms quite secure among Friends. Of course, I may not have a “rational mind” either…that is a distinct possibility…or so I’ve been told.
They are misunderstood far as poeple lacking the knowledge of just how dangerouse the Mormon occolt is! As an ex-mormon I can confirm that the requirements to be christians are not held by the LDS
And yet the “basic requirements” Jesus indicated, at least in my opinion, to “love God” and “love your neighbor as yourself” is a basic requirement those Mormons I know hold.
There charity is a tool for them to use to teach there false doctrine! Such teachings is damning towards ones soul which is not loving ones neighbor. There are allot of christian beliefs and they all hold some truths but Mormon is an occolt and does not hold any truths of christ!And yet the “basic requirements” Jesus indicated, at least in my opinion, to “love God” and “love your neighbor as yourself” is a basic requirement those Mormons I know hold.
I see them offering water to the thirsty, food to the hungry, clothes to the naked and a kind word to those in need of it…to me…is the basic requirement to being a Christian.
As a Friend, I have a different idea than most who call themselves “Christian”…what being a “Christian” means…I would rather heed my own counsel on the matter than any one elses.(aka human)
Some of the best social commentary comes from Homer! lolLOL. That reminds me of a funny joke I heard on The Simpsons. Homer, who had converted to catholicism, was fighting with Marge, Flanders, and Rev Lovejoy about what church Bart would go too. After both sides reconciled because “it’s all christianity”, Flanders says, “Now we can join forces to fight the real enemies of Christ: monogomous gays and stem cells.”
Couple of observations:
“Charity is a tool…” Perhaps you are seeking to use the word “cult” instead of “occult”…I have found one truth of Christ they share, and that is charity. Perhaps we could all learn to be charitable…that is one tool I would wield gladly.
What do you not understand?I don’t understand. Please enlarge and explain.
Cautiously,
Mick
Instead of babbling how about a logical no bs response! You know what I mean by tool! Yes Mormons use charity as a TOOL to increase there numbers! I would know! i am not and never have been a quaker, but since I know one down the road, let me go ahead and tell you whats really going on with them! (sounds a little dumb huh?) There are many wolves in sheeps clothing claiming to do the works of God and yes Mormon is one of the big bad wolf’s“Charity is a tool…” Perhaps you are seeking to use the word “cult” instead of “occult”…I have found one truth of Christ they share, and that is charity. Perhaps we could all learn to be charitable…that is one tool I would wield gladly.
He wasn’t “babbling” - he (and I) were trying to point out to you that your spelling and grammar may keep people from understanding the points you are trying to make. You may want to proofread your posts before you send them. Thank you.
Was I babbliing? I only know the truth about Mormons from the Mormons I know…they are kind, loving and gentle…it’s a good thing in Christ the “lion will lay down beside the lamb”…maybe the “wolf” will be able to share in the group hug.
Many religions have disagreements but the lds doctrine teaches that God was once a man, jesus is a seperate God, and that Mormons can achieve becoming a god one day themselves! in a closed room these things are spoken bluntly, but in public they are carefully spoken about to deceit others! this teachings are simply dangerouse and MAIN POINT being is that Mormons are absolutey not christian! they are an ocult!Was I babbliing? I only know the truth about Mormons from the Mormons I know…they are kind, loving and gentle…it’s a good thing in Christ the “lion will lay down beside the lamb”…maybe the “wolf” will be able to share in the group hug.
Friend, I understand that Mormon belief is at odds with Catholic belief and Quaker belief too…but I don’t judge a man based on the religious traditions they follow…if I make a judgement about someone, it’s based on how they treat the “stranger within their gates”. I have been “within their gates” and I have been treated with kindness and forebearance. I’ve missed the “big bad wolf” part.
