charity wrote:You have failed to address, except in blanket denials, the point of the post. Even if, as you say, the purpose of this message board is to provide an open forum for disucssion, why do you need to discuss the Church? It is pretty clear that you all have nothing but contempt for the Church, its leaders, its doctrine, its history. So why not just move on?
First of all, I don't have "nothing but contempt for the Church, its leaders, its doctrine, its history." Why you would say that about people you know I have no idea. Why don't I "move on"? Considering that my entire family is active in the church and that I'm constantly pressured to conform, I am amazed that I am as tolerant and kind toward the church as I am. I've been threatened with divorce, called a psychotic stalker with possible sexual issues (by one of your fellow MADites), and told repeatedly that I am kicking against the pricks and God will reclaim me. But, I should be able to just ignore all that and move on, right?
I don't believe in Scientology. It has no interest for me. I don't go to Scientology websites and tell anybody who will listen what a crock I think it is. Why would I waste my time?
So why are you wasting your time? I really would like to know the real reason.
I don't spend my time telling you or anyone else that I think Mormonism is a crock. Even if my every waking hour weren't enmeshed in Mormonism, I would still find it fascinating. Your saying that I hate the church does not make it true. I come here to talk about what is meaningful to me and what interests me. Nothing more.