Ironically Named Mormon Dialogue Board Declares War on MDB

[_Kishkumen]

Yes, it is difficult to believe that no one really trusts Simon when he is so open about the facts.

[_Simon Belmont]

The way the SCMC works is as a clearing house for complaints against Church members who are acting out of line. The complaints may come from anywhere, including message board moderators.

1) The SCMC doesn't exist.

2) Refer to (1).

[_Morley]

The way the SCMC works is as a clearing house for complaints against Church members who are acting out of line. The complaints may come from anywhere, including message board moderators.

1) The SCMC doesn't exist.

2) Refer to (1).

Strengthening Church Members Committee

from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strengthening_Church_Members_Committee

Church response

The existence of the committee became national news. Speaking to the New York Times, LeFevre stated that the committee "provides local church leadership with information designed to help them counsel with members who, however well-meaning, may hinder the progress of the church through public criticism.".[7] He denied that such referrals were intended to intimidate scholars. The First Presidency then issued a statement on August 22, 1992 defending the committee based on a 1839 letter from Joseph Smith, Jr. while he was in prison after a period of intense persecution (see 1838 Mormon War), now canonized by the church (D&C 123), that directed church leaders to establish a committee for "gathering up a knowledge of all the facts, and sufferings and abuses put on" church members, and the "names of all persons that have had a hand in their oppressions".[8] The statement indicated that the members were then James E. Faust and Russell M. Nelson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.[9]

In 1993, apostle Dallin H. Oaks characterized the committee as a "clipping service" that "may have monitored speeches, writings and activities of those suspected of apostasy and passed on material to church officials".[10]

[_consiglieri]

1) The SCMC doesn't exist.

2) Refer to (1).

Why are you denying what the Church has already admitted?

All the Best!

--Consiglieri

[_Buffalo]

The way the SCMC works is as a clearing house for complaints against Church members who are acting out of line. The complaints may come from anywhere, including message board moderators.

1) The SCMC doesn't exist.

2) Refer to (1).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strengthen ... _Committee

http://www.ldschurchnews.com/articles/2 ... ittee.html

"The Strengthening Church Members Committee was appointed by the First Presidency to help fulfill this need and to comply with the cited section of the Doctrine and Covenants. This committee serves as a resource to priesthood leaders throughout the world who may desire assistance on a wide variety of topics. It is a General Authority committee, currently comprised of Elder James E. Faust and Elder Russell M. Nelson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. They work through established priesthood channels, and neither impose nor direct Church disciplinary action."

[_Buffalo]

1) The SCMC doesn't exist.

2) Refer to (1).

Why are you denying what the Church has already admitted?

All the Best!

--Consiglieri

Simon is so used to lying it comes automatically now.

[_jon]

1) The SCMC doesn't exist.

2) Refer to (1).

Why are you denying what the Church has already admitted?

All the Best!

--Consiglieri

The bigger question is why you still take him seriously

[_Kishkumen]

Simon is so used to lying it comes automatically now.

Worse yet, they are stupid lies.

And if they are not, he ought to do something to substantiate his claims. You know, like present some evidence or a more detailed story about the dissolution of the SCMC. What does Simon supposedly know that Daniel Peterson does not? Is this a recent development? I am getting pretty damn sick of Simon pulling this crap.

[_Simon Belmont]

I am getting pretty damn sick of Simon pulling this crap.

Dude, it was a joke... you know like those old spy movies:

1) the [government agency] doesn't exist.
2) refer to (1)

[_Buffalo]

I am getting pretty damn sick of Simon pulling this crap.

Dude, it was a joke... you know like those old spy movies:

1) the [government agency] doesn't exist.
2) refer to (1)

:rolleyes: