tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889091745815151535.post1820413824094659155..comments2023-10-30T04:38:32.153-06:00Comments on Mormon411: What If You're Wrong?Mormon411http://www.blogger.com/profile/04113317471178740266noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889091745815151535.post-4824040857651780392012-02-05T21:51:42.564-07:002012-02-05T21:51:42.564-07:00Yes, please do. It was/is very 'freeing' ...Yes, please do. It was/is very 'freeing' (is that a word?). You may be right about this Country but few really practice it, unlike when I was little, everyone went to church somewhere. Times change.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16055680128278644618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889091745815151535.post-55385697709537416612012-02-05T21:43:30.989-07:002012-02-05T21:43:30.989-07:00"Society doesn't teach much about god any..."Society doesn't teach much about god anymore."<br /><br />If only that were true. The USA is one of the most religious countries in the world.<br /><br />I'm sorry that you had to experience that but I am glad that you were able to get away from it. If I have time, I'll check out that book. Thanks for sharing itMormon411https://www.blogger.com/profile/04113317471178740266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889091745815151535.post-42451900172769839192012-02-05T21:02:08.074-07:002012-02-05T21:02:08.074-07:00That is a true statement. On the other side, it d...That is a true statement. On the other side, it doesn't make it untrue either.<br /><br />We live in a small town in the South. Just as an example, we are the only family out of 15 houses on our street that go to church regularly. Society doesn't teach much about God anymore.<br /><br />We were in a 'religion' where the pastor would yell at the people you're a big zero withCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16055680128278644618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889091745815151535.post-90974227391773174732012-02-04T16:44:07.168-07:002012-02-04T16:44:07.168-07:00Wow, it's so obvious that Peter Pan is not rea...Wow, it's so obvious that Peter Pan is not real. And yet a god described in an ancient book is completely real... what is wrong with this picture?<br /><br />Mankind has worshipped gods throughout history and even before recorded history. But just because a billion people believe it, doesn't make it true.Mormon411https://www.blogger.com/profile/04113317471178740266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889091745815151535.post-77384853007689889432012-02-04T14:46:01.856-07:002012-02-04T14:46:01.856-07:00We both know that Peter Pan is not the real God. A...We both know that Peter Pan is not the real God. As far as living on an island, don't think there has ever been a 'society' that has not believed in a Higher Being.<br /><br />I'm not going to argue with you because it just causes more anger. A long time quote...A man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still. <br /><br />Truly hope you find peace in your life.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16055680128278644618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889091745815151535.post-85085670187911739232012-01-29T13:34:34.717-07:002012-01-29T13:34:34.717-07:00You missed my point. You do believe because of so...You missed my point. You do believe because of society, because if you didn't live in this society then you would not have been brought up to believe in Jesus. <br /><br />You can believe in whatever you want. Makes no difference to me.<br /><br />What if I'm wrong? I just answered that question with this post. What if Peter Pan is the true god? I guess we're both screwed.Mormon411https://www.blogger.com/profile/04113317471178740266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889091745815151535.post-50332302539634142742012-01-28T22:05:48.125-07:002012-01-28T22:05:48.125-07:00No, I don't believe because society says to be...No, I don't believe because society says to believe. I have a choice of which religion to follow and I have chosen the one that I feel is truth. I never push my religion down another's throat. Hey, I could even be a Mormon if I wanted, right?<br /><br />My point in saying what if you were wrong is that I have lived my life, been happy, enjoyed breathing and trusting God, if you are rightCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16055680128278644618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889091745815151535.post-36301049023504583972012-01-23T18:19:06.251-07:002012-01-23T18:19:06.251-07:00Carol, with all due respect, I disagree with you. ...Carol, with all due respect, I disagree with you. I maintain that the reason you believe is because society says you should. What if you were brought up on an island where they worshipped BuggaBoo? Most likely you would believe in him and would get your peace from it.Mormon411https://www.blogger.com/profile/04113317471178740266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889091745815151535.post-12804519728521437152012-01-23T11:02:35.021-07:002012-01-23T11:02:35.021-07:00I can see you put alot of thought into your post. ...I can see you put alot of thought into your post. I can also see that you are angry. I would be, too, if I had been in your situation. You ask if I believe out of fear of damnation, no, I believe because it gives me peace.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16055680128278644618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889091745815151535.post-75003372430686736872012-01-23T00:15:29.668-07:002012-01-23T00:15:29.668-07:00I am sure that being a convert, you have a differe...I am sure that being a convert, you have a different perspective because you were allowed to choose to join or not. I was never given that chance. I was born into it and was indoctrinated from infancy of what my life would entail: mission, temple marriage, lots of kids, and faithful service until I die.Mormon411https://www.blogger.com/profile/04113317471178740266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889091745815151535.post-9890528743705125632012-01-22T23:03:52.223-07:002012-01-22T23:03:52.223-07:00Hi :) I can definately say I've been thru some...Hi :) I can definately say I've been thru some tough times concerning the church. I come from the p.o.v. of a convert, so maybe that I chose this life makes a difference. I see truth everywhere I look in this church, thou that wasn't always the case. Whatever you believe I think what it comes down to is we just need try to be the best people we can be and have charity.Lisa Eggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04048061553293131158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889091745815151535.post-19304005317848802752012-01-22T13:12:18.901-07:002012-01-22T13:12:18.901-07:00I never claimed to know how you think. I just stat...I never claimed to know how you think. I just stated that if you are Mormon, and this is what Mormons believe, then this is what you believe. I know the purpose of work for the dead. And if those people don't accept Mormonism in the next life, then they don't get the CK, which basically reinforces what I was saying: Mormons believe that only they get to go to heaven, and since you'Mormon411https://www.blogger.com/profile/04113317471178740266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889091745815151535.post-26550246599285031542012-01-22T12:57:39.273-07:002012-01-22T12:57:39.273-07:00"Yes, you do. If you are Mormon this is exact..."Yes, you do. If you are Mormon this is exactly what you believe. Only Mormonism has the proper authority and all other religions are an "abomination". Joseph Smith said this in the PoGP, so if you start claiming that Mormons don't believe this, then you are calling Smith a liar."<br /><br />I like how you think you can tell people exactly what they think. I'm not Ashleighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10563267055485127226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889091745815151535.post-41550985755375050302012-01-22T11:29:51.707-07:002012-01-22T11:29:51.707-07:00It's interesting that you should bring that up...It's interesting that you should bring that up, likeatotallie, because I just got done writing a post on how god is like an abusive husband who convinces his wife that it's all her fault. It is scheduled to be published in a few days. I think you'll like it.Mormon411https://www.blogger.com/profile/04113317471178740266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889091745815151535.post-31261936077968223182012-01-22T11:26:47.842-07:002012-01-22T11:26:47.842-07:00I want my blog to be correct. Since two of you hav...I want my blog to be correct. Since two of you have now expressed concern that the Muslim guy blowing his brains out is being stereotypical, I will change it.<br /><br />I didn't mean to say that I thought all Muslims are that way. I know very well that many of them are very good people and the ones we always hear about in the news are the rare and extreme ones.<br /><br />There are Mormon411https://www.blogger.com/profile/04113317471178740266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889091745815151535.post-21965131996962310522012-01-22T10:52:56.377-07:002012-01-22T10:52:56.377-07:00BTW, I've always thought that the 'god'...BTW, I've always thought that the 'god' we hear about sounded so similar to the monsters we hear about in fairy tales. You know...the monsters that'll demand fair maidens, gold, food, etc as tributes so that the poor villagers can get good harvests, luck, and some other benefits. Sometimes it's just so that the monster won't destroy the village. It's funny how they'likeatotalliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14477309468855100789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889091745815151535.post-32470731718712083262012-01-22T10:48:24.507-07:002012-01-22T10:48:24.507-07:00As much as I agree with the idea you're puttin...As much as I agree with the idea you're putting across here, I would like to request you to rephrase the part of the Muslim person being willing to blow peoples' brains up. Even if you don't think that all Muslims are terrorists, that's a really bad way to phrase it, considering that a lot of people already have this misconception in their heads.<br /><br />Another thing I would likeatotalliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14477309468855100789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889091745815151535.post-33081136653876282292012-01-22T08:45:00.504-07:002012-01-22T08:45:00.504-07:00Ashleigh,
Did you read the comment by Cara Lou? ...Ashleigh,<br /><br />Did you read the comment by Cara Lou? That's how. I don't shun people because they refuse to be atheist, and I don't know any that do. But religious people of all sects do it. Not that it's church sanctioned, but it still happens far too often.<br /><br />Yes I realize that not all religious people are that extreme, but even Mormons have killed people Mormon411https://www.blogger.com/profile/04113317471178740266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889091745815151535.post-22986019022659641342012-01-22T08:00:01.644-07:002012-01-22T08:00:01.644-07:00Love this.Love this.Ain't No Mo No Mohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07389722943204568018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889091745815151535.post-20248984976085260132012-01-21T22:52:50.144-07:002012-01-21T22:52:50.144-07:00How can you ridicule other religious beliefs, and ...How can you ridicule other religious beliefs, and then say that we are the ones who give others the boot? You just stereotyped Muslims as all terrorists who would blow someone’s head off. Just because they don’t see life as you do doesn’t give you the right to criticize them. Muslims are dedicated to their religion. They are generous and very charitable. Terrorism is not part of their beliefs. Ashleighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10563267055485127226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889091745815151535.post-19917196496853325522012-01-21T17:27:05.392-07:002012-01-21T17:27:05.392-07:00Thank you both. Cara Lou, isn't that the darn...Thank you both. Cara Lou, isn't that the darn truth? It's okay for them to preach at you all day but as soon as you dare question their god, you get the boot.<br /><br />That's the fruits of religion.Mormon411https://www.blogger.com/profile/04113317471178740266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889091745815151535.post-70006276793001413112012-01-21T17:18:01.537-07:002012-01-21T17:18:01.537-07:00Great post!! I wish I could send this to all of my...Great post!! I wish I could send this to all of my believing friends and family -- they need to hear it! Although if I did I'd no longer have any friends or family...cara louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01307157594224266591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889091745815151535.post-59591395445694436592012-01-21T12:00:09.010-07:002012-01-21T12:00:09.010-07:00"You believe in a god who is cruel, heartless..."You believe in a god who is cruel, heartless, insecure, and who has to frighten his minions into submission by blackmailing them. Your god is a bully. A jerk. An asshole. A murderer."<br /><br /><br />Yep, that about sums it up!Andrew Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01495983897864604830noreply@blogger.com