True a sin is a sin, and true Christians are not doing enough to reach out to non-Christians. Nonetheless, sin must be repented of if you are to become a Christian. If homosexuals want to become Christians then they must repent and change of their previous sinful lifestyles.
leisuresuitbruce,
Heresy is when you propose an idea that is against accepted doctrine in a religious system. There is no such equivalent in atheism. For that matter, we are not so concerned about what atheists say or do against us. To be criticized or attacked for the faith in Christ adds to our reward in heaven. However, we are concerned about the souls being lost because of militant atheisms rantings.
hthalijr,
Mormonism is not Christianity, it proposes new Scriptures apart from any tradition and entirely centered on one man who believed himself to be a treasure hunter and who was a part of the free masons, and flip flopped on polygamy. There has been not a single real piece of evidence to support the outlandish claims of the Book of Mormon anyways, and it supports doctrine which clearly contradicts proven Scripture.
Jalynn789
Wed Jan 23, 2008 6:35 am : 0 : 0Flag
As far as homosexuality goes, it is unethical to change someone to that extent. People do not need to be forced into that situation, because that will cause severe emotional problems. The child or teenager, will have it set in their mind that something is wrong with them. Does it not say in the bible to love one another? The church, in general, has strayed so far away from other very important issues. Too often in church do I hear about problems with homosexuals, but rarely do i hear anything about the Great Commission! In God's eyes a sin is a sin, he does not judge one sin more harshly than others. So seriously people, lets try to focus on other really important issues.
Oh and by the way, I am gay, and I love the Lord with all my heart!
leisuresuitbruce
Wed Jan 02, 2008 3:51 pm : 1 : 1Flag
"I don't believe in conspiracy theories," Mouw said, according to AP, "but it's almost like they all had a meeting and said, 'Let's counterattack.'"
Perfectly said. Theists have been attacking the unchurched for centuries. But don't worry we promise not to imprison, torture, or execute you for heresy.
hthalljr
Tue Jan 01, 2008 7:13 pm : 1 : 1Flag
With respect to crossfire's first link:
http://www.fairlds.org/FAIR_Brochures/What_is_Mormon_Doctrine.pdf
As for the second link: it proves my point. Why read the debate, when the Christian Post will provide a Reader's Digest version and declare the winner? Again, decide for yourself at http://blog.beliefnet.com/blogalogue/mormondebate/
Finally, another excerpt from the Book of Mormon: words which the resurrected Jesus Christ said to about 2,500 men, women and children, as he appeared somewhere in this continent after his ascension:
"Arise and come forth unto me, that ye may thrust your hands into my side, and also that ye may feel the prints of the nails in my hands and in my feet, that ye may know that I am the God of Israel, and the God of the whole earth, and have been slain for the sins of the world."
(3 Nephi 11:14 http://scriptures.lds.org/en/3_ne/11/14#14 )
Tracy Hall Jr
hthalljr'gmail'com
RBB
Tue Jan 01, 2008 1:25 pm : 1 : 0Flag
How about the increasing persecution of Christians around the world?
Why am I not surprised that The Christian Post quotes Mohleer's "conclusions" alone and fails even to name his opponent, Orson Scott Card? For those who want to think for themselves and read both sides of the debate, here's the link:
http://blog.beliefnet.com/blogalogue/mormondebate/
As for myself, the words of Nephi in the Book of Mormon, epitomize my faith in Jesus Christ:
"I glory in plainness; I glory in truth; I glory in my Jesus, for he hath redeemed my soul from hell."
(2 Nephi 33:6 http://scriptures.lds.org/en/2_ne/33/6#6 )
Tracy Hall Jr
hthalljr'gmail'com
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Jalyn,
True a sin is a sin, and true Christians are not doing enough to reach out to non-Christians. Nonetheless, sin must be repented of if you are to become a Christian. If homosexuals want to become Christians then they must repent and change of their previous sinful lifestyles.
leisuresuitbruce,
Heresy is when you propose an idea that is against accepted doctrine in a religious system. There is no such equivalent in atheism. For that matter, we are not so concerned about what atheists say or do against us. To be criticized or attacked for the faith in Christ adds to our reward in heaven. However, we are concerned about the souls being lost because of militant atheisms rantings.
hthalijr,
Mormonism is not Christianity, it proposes new Scriptures apart from any tradition and entirely centered on one man who believed himself to be a treasure hunter and who was a part of the free masons, and flip flopped on polygamy. There has been not a single real piece of evidence to support the outlandish claims of the Book of Mormon anyways, and it supports doctrine which clearly contradicts proven Scripture.
As far as homosexuality goes, it is unethical to change someone to that extent. People do not need to be forced into that situation, because that will cause severe emotional problems. The child or teenager, will have it set in their mind that something is wrong with them. Does it not say in the bible to love one another? The church, in general, has strayed so far away from other very important issues. Too often in church do I hear about problems with homosexuals, but rarely do i hear anything about the Great Commission! In God's eyes a sin is a sin, he does not judge one sin more harshly than others. So seriously people, lets try to focus on other really important issues.
Oh and by the way, I am gay, and I love the Lord with all my heart!
"I don't believe in conspiracy theories," Mouw said, according to AP, "but it's almost like they all had a meeting and said, 'Let's counterattack.'"
Perfectly said. Theists have been attacking the unchurched for centuries. But don't worry we promise not to imprison, torture, or execute you for heresy.
With respect to crossfire's first link:
http://www.fairlds.org/FAIR_Brochures/What_is_Mormon_Doctrine.pdf
As for the second link: it proves my point. Why read the debate, when the Christian Post will provide a Reader's Digest version and declare the winner? Again, decide for yourself at http://blog.beliefnet.com/blogalogue/mormondebate/
Finally, another excerpt from the Book of Mormon: words which the resurrected Jesus Christ said to about 2,500 men, women and children, as he appeared somewhere in this continent after his ascension:
"Arise and come forth unto me, that ye may thrust your hands into my side, and also that ye may feel the prints of the nails in my hands and in my feet, that ye may know that I am the God of Israel, and the God of the whole earth, and have been slain for the sins of the world."
(3 Nephi 11:14 http://scriptures.lds.org/en/3_ne/11/14#14 )
Tracy Hall Jr
hthalljr'gmail'com
How about the increasing persecution of Christians around the world?
A couple of links to go along with hthalljr's:
http://www.christianpost.com/article/20071125/30217.htm
http://www.christianpost.com/article/20070712/28420.htm
Why am I not surprised that The Christian Post quotes Mohleer's "conclusions" alone and fails even to name his opponent, Orson Scott Card? For those who want to think for themselves and read both sides of the debate, here's the link:
http://blog.beliefnet.com/blogalogue/mormondebate/
As for myself, the words of Nephi in the Book of Mormon, epitomize my faith in Jesus Christ:
"I glory in plainness; I glory in truth; I glory in my Jesus, for he hath redeemed my soul from hell."
(2 Nephi 33:6 http://scriptures.lds.org/en/2_ne/33/6#6 )
Tracy Hall Jr
hthalljr'gmail'com