consiglieri wrote:Option B is too easily countered with, "Why do you think we blacklisted you, Nimrod?"
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--Consiglieri
Then you counter with "Ahh yes. I'm not the first to come unto my own and not be received."
Of course, you could end up being crucified for blasphemy but so long as you demand they hang you upside, I think your point will be made.
ETA: I think it's a great idea and would love to hear how it goes.
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"In my more rebellious days I tried to doubt the existence of the sacred, but the universe kept dancing and life kept writing poetry across my life." ~ David N. Elkins, 1998, Beyond Religion, p. 81
mercyngrace wrote:Of course, you could end up being crucified for blasphemy but so long as you demand they hang you upside, I think your point will be made.
That will be a great solace as the blood runs up my nose.
You prove yourself of the devil and anti-mormon every word you utter, because only the devil perverts facts to make their case.--ldsfaqs (6-24-13)
mercyngrace wrote:Of course, you could end up being crucified for blasphemy but so long as you demand they hang you upside, I think your point will be made.
That will be a great solace as the blood runs up my nose.
But think of the impact you'll have in two thousand years, Consig!
Where's your vision, man?
"In my more rebellious days I tried to doubt the existence of the sacred, but the universe kept dancing and life kept writing poetry across my life." ~ David N. Elkins, 1998, Beyond Religion, p. 81
Don’t worry too much about mistakes, I’ve made plenty! With 60 or so queries in the mail, odds are that you’ll get a few positive responses, so now is a good time to sit down and brainstorm topics you’d like to address and anticipate questions. The more material you have on hand, the better off any event will be. The people you’ll be coordinating with at other Churches probably won’t have much of an idea what to talk about, nor how to run this kind of thing, so take the scout route and always be prepared.
You’ll want to set boundaries, be ready to explain what is off limits as far discussion goes, and have the reasons why ready to go. You’ll also want to have a good informative but concise description of LDS Church polity, how it’s hierarchy is generally structured, the lay priesthood and why there is a lack of a professional clergy, religious education of kids, that sort of thing.
Some topics that came to my mind…
* Explaining Joseph Smith’s comment about other Churches being an abomination, and how the church itself understands the “Great Apostasy”
* The LDS Doctrine of God, are you really a polytheist? How do you differ from the Trinity, God the Father has a body? That sort of stuff.
* Grace. Evangelicals love to chat about it, so be ready to get the best LDS explanation you can.
Handouts should be tailored to the topic at hand, limited to one page (can be front and back) that hits on all the main points you discussed, plus references for further reading. References should be solid stuff, don’t give them Mormon.org or something really stupid like Mormon Scholars Testify (I know I don’t have to tell you this, but I feel obligated anyways).
Free flowing discussions are great, but the conditions for that are hard to set, best go in with a predefined topic.
You need to add the following as a footnote to your letter...
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mercyngrace wrote: But think of the impact you'll have in two thousand years, Consig!
Where's your vision, man?
God, your will is hard, But you hold every card.
Take me now before I change my mind...
"In my more rebellious days I tried to doubt the existence of the sacred, but the universe kept dancing and life kept writing poetry across my life." ~ David N. Elkins, 1998, Beyond Religion, p. 81
Drifting wrote:You need to add the following as a footnote to your letter...
Consiglieri is not owned, controlled by or affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. All research and opinions provided are the sole responsibility of Consiglieri, and should not be interpreted as official statements of LDS doctrine, belief or practice.
+1
"In my more rebellious days I tried to doubt the existence of the sacred, but the universe kept dancing and life kept writing poetry across my life." ~ David N. Elkins, 1998, Beyond Religion, p. 81